Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Aug 14, 2016 8:36 am Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: A week in the life of Building -Expert 6Aug 14, 2016 6:19 pm Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: A week in the life of Building -Expert 7Aug 14, 2016 6:22 pm Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: A week in the life of Building -Expert 8Aug 14, 2016 6:38 pm Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: A week in the life of Building -Expert 12Aug 14, 2016 11:25 pm Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: A week in the life of Building -Expert 16Sep 13, 2016 7:59 am Yesterday I met building supervisor on site for a pre slab inspection. He told me that his company selects best tradies for jobs they know will be independently inspected. Presumably leftovers are delegated to jobs not independently inspected. Anyway this is what I said about the pre slab "At the time of inspection slab preparations were complete and the workmanship on display was excellent however water was pooling at slab edge toward rear of left side and builder is required to urgently attend to remove pools of water to prevent foundation damage." I took photos for evidence. And the same builder on another site with different supervisor" At the time of inspection frame was completed and neatly constructed. Builder’s management of site surface water drainage was satisfactory. Workmanship on display and builder’s site management are a credit to the builder. Then another site with a different builder: At the time of inspection frame was completed and roof was covered. Inspection did not reveal significant defects. Frame set out and workmanship on display was excellent. Builders management of roof and surface drainage water was excellent with ground surfaces sloped away from dwelling and temporary downpipes connected. I would like to think I make a difference and that my clients get a better job but now you heard it from a horse's mouth. It is astonishing that people still question the value of independent inspections and I still get questions "which stage inspections are more important? We recommend 4 stage inspections, think of it as a car. Which wheel would you like me to take off for you?. Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: A week in the life of Building -Expert 17Sep 13, 2016 10:24 am Is there somewhere where we can find a list of independent inspectors? I'd like to have recommendations, I've asked on here before but so far, not had much luck. Thanks Building with Simonds in S.A Re: A week in the life of Building -Expert 18Sep 13, 2016 11:00 am Hi building expert!! I am building with Fairhaven homes in Melbourne's north(Laurimar) and they are using a new sort of slab. There doesn't seem to be much info online about them, are there any good? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ I wad already stressed about potential site costs and then they do this. I'm not a big fan of the unknown. Re: A week in the life of Building -Expert 19Sep 13, 2016 4:14 pm Marshall5858 Is there somewhere where we can find a list of independent inspectors? I'd like to have recommendations, I've asked on here before but so far, not had much luck. Thanks Building with Simonds in S.A I am sorry I am not aware of one, do your research on forums. Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: A week in the life of Building -Expert 20Sep 13, 2016 4:18 pm cant decide Hi building expert!! I am building with Fairhaven homes in Melbourne's north(Laurimar) and they are using a new sort of slab. There doesn't seem to be much info online about them, are there any good? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ I wad already stressed about potential site costs and then they do this. I'm not a big fan of the unknown. I have not come across this type of slab before but at first glance it seems it may have significant advantages over waffle slab. Waffle is a slab on ground whereas this new system is fully suspended slab and could avoid ground movement. If it is cost effective I would be for it. Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog You should pressure clean your roof first and make sure the paint you buy also is anti mould. 4 17651 Hi Everyone I learned something this week that I thought would be worth sharing. In NSW a lot of developers of subdivisions put covenants on the land which normally… 0 6508 Thanks for your reply. I will just wait and see I guess. Trying to get some more information from our builder. 9 30233 |