Browse Forums Building A New House Re: No inspector - on a scale of 1 to 10, how reckless is it 9Nov 29, 2018 6:20 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: No inspector - on a scale of 1 to 10, how reckless is it 13Nov 29, 2018 1:02 pm The building Surveyor or his inspector should carry out inspection at mandatory stages. They need to check if the work done is complying with Building Act, Regulations and Building permit. If it is non-compliant there is some prescribed actions they should take. If they did not take these steps in case of non-compliance they are negligent and the same should be informed to VBA. If surveyor did not pick issues and the independent inspector like Darbecca picks up later, with photographs etc, then they should be in trouble. Especitally the inpector that looked at the work on behalf of Surveyor. Once you request the record of inspection from surveyor, which should include the details of dates of inspection and name of inspector, they should feel the heat. Whatever, the remaining stages, they should do it better. Or atleast you can scare them with a potential complaint to VBA on the work already inspected and issues not found. Re: No inspector - on a scale of 1 to 10, how reckless is it 14Nov 29, 2018 1:46 pm If there are structural defects, I wouldn't think that these would be able to be picked up at PCI as everything is covered up by walls and ceilings. We didn't get any inspections, but we were at the property twice a week and took lots and lots of photos of all the stages. We were very happy with the results and we ended up getting copies of all the reports. Re: No inspector - on a scale of 1 to 10, how reckless is it 15Nov 30, 2018 7:45 am Building surveyors pay building inspectors around $120/inspection, what are you going to get for that? Top qualifications? Top experience? Top advice? Helping hand during your build? No way! 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: No inspector - on a scale of 1 to 10, how reckless is it 17Nov 30, 2018 9:28 am Building inspector only has to ensure your house is safe for occupation, that leaves lot of unseen Elephants in the room. 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: No inspector - on a scale of 1 to 10, how reckless is it 18Nov 30, 2018 9:40 am However, the obligation is that the work and construction is in compliance with Building Act, Regulations and Building Permit. Well he can't argue it is not in compliance but still safe for occupancy, can he? Re: No inspector - on a scale of 1 to 10, how reckless is it 19Nov 30, 2018 10:25 am Perhaps you have $100k plus to leave on the table for lawyers to argue your point in court. Consumer protection is a scam and you are on your own. The laws we already have are not enforced just as financial regulators took no action against the banks blatantly stealing from customers. Do you think any CEO or members of the board will go to jail? If you are waiting for government to protect you then you will die waiting, or you can get your own building consultant to assist you. When was the last time building inspector called the owner? 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 I would send it to the certifier who is technically your representative and working on your behalf not the builder's 1 2281 I do enjoy the drama:-D In his latest two videos he has started bringing security guards to site, I am waiting for the punch on to begin lol 6 45567 If you already have a contract, is the inspection cost stated in there? If not they would be forced to issue you a variation which you could of course object to. 12 25884 |