Di you hire an independent inspector after stages or before handover?
I'm curious as to your kitchen cabinetry as you have mentioned about a hidden open storage for kettle and toaster. Would you be able to share some photos?
I also noticed that you only have a dishwasher in the kitchen. Didn't see the MW, oven, stove and rangehood. Did you upgrade them elsewhere?
Cheers!
Hi, yes we hired an independent inspector for all stages including an extra one for waterproofing. Can't recommend it enough - they picked up some defects we wouldn't have been able to, and these were rectified during build or pre-handover. H&H were good in responding to these and they arranged all appointments with site supervisor so no extra work for us. Remaining defects are minor anesthetic things (paint, more brick cleaning) that should be fixed in 14 week appointment.
Oven and all other appliances are Smeg appliances supplied by H&H, except microwave which we're purchasing this weekend once we confirm measurements. I must have used an old photo for that bench.