Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum Re: OB insurance for load bearing wall removal 6Apr 23, 2018 12:23 pm Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: OB for load bearing wall removal 16Apr 25, 2018 8:45 pm purrfection thank you for your very informative response. I will look into the different insurances closely. I have confidence in the chippy as he has been working for a reg builder for 15 years. he is now going out on his own but as you pointed out, that's the risk I have to weigh up - no VBA = no recourse. wouldn't the surveyor (?) who issues the occupancy certificate be the one taking on the responsibility that the job was done correctly, mitigating any risk in the carpenter's work anyway? surveyors and engineers are like teflon , nothing sticks , all liability falls on the builder. Re: OB for load bearing wall removal 17Apr 25, 2018 10:31 pm I like that teflon analogy. 😆 in contrast, I have a history of being like flies when it comes to builders (or any businesses) who try to screw me over. I do not stop hanging around till you clean up the sh*t mess left behind and the smell is long gone. unfortunately not enough people know their basic rights. --- Watch out! I'm verbose. Re: OB for load bearing wall removal 18May 13, 2018 9:55 pm Not necessarily true with engineers and surveyors. Friend has take a volume builder to court over unsound foundation. Volume builder immediately deflected it to the engineer and put in a claim against their insurance. Watch this space. Any structural alteration to your home requires building permit. Before you get it you will have to supply plans with structural assessment, you will also be removing… 2 4140 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair At a bit of a loss on this one - we're thinking the original owners never removed the protective laminate covers from their kitchen cabinets after installation and in the… 0 6344 Hi, planning on using the attached stone pieces in my bathroom. I want to remove stains and gloss seal. Can I get some advice on best way to remove stains and best… 0 6715 |