Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Tips on building & private inspectors 3Jun 18, 2019 8:50 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Tips on building & private inspectors 5Jun 18, 2019 6:16 pm 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Re: Tips on building & private inspectors 9Jun 19, 2019 7:55 am 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Re: Tips on building & private inspectors 11Jun 19, 2019 9:56 am 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Re: Tips on building & private inspectors 13Jun 19, 2019 10:08 am Apologies for that, I meant to add this link to a document that helps with inspections https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/__da ... rances.pdf Download the NSW Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2017 (PDF, 2045.25 KB) Cheers Re: Tips on building & private inspectors 14Jun 19, 2019 10:09 am I'm afraid I'm going to have to eat my words above in post 2. I stand corrected by Building Expert. In Victoria now in order to register as a Building Inspector, either Limited or Unlimited, you need to complete either an Advanced Diploma or a Bachelors Degree. You don't ever have to have built anything however. Also Building Inspector is a name legally limited to those who are registered building inspectors for mandatory statutory inspections for a Building Surveyor so not what you are after if I understand you correctly. Building Expert is a building consultant or property inspection expert and he has been a builder himself. Re: Tips on building & private inspectors 15Jun 19, 2019 3:17 pm The consultant said it would be fine to visit, and by 1-4 times a week I included just watching from outside (i.e. across the road, for example when they’re doing the slabs and framework etc). I had read posts and it seemed like lots of people very visiting multiple times a week so I assumed this wouldn’t be an issue. Not sure how we’ll go. Re: Tips on building & private inspectors 16Jul 26, 2019 7:51 pm Hi everyone, I'm looking to engage a private building inspector for my build, and wanted to check at which stages of the build people used the inspectors? I have had quotes from 2 different companies, one offers 4 or 5 stage inspection, and another says only 2 inspection is necessary?? (Pre-wall lining and on completion) I'm not sure which one would be better? Thanks! Re: Tips on building & private inspectors 17Jul 26, 2019 8:24 pm lozsyd and another says only 2 inspection is necessary?? (Pre-wall lining and on completion) I'm not sure which one would be better? Sounds like the second one is trying to secure their appointment with the lure of a lower price. A slab inspection is vital. 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Re: Tips on building & private inspectors 18Jul 28, 2019 7:47 am This is what he said; I'm so confused!! As a Forensic investigator into residential compliance for a builder to inspect at slab and frame stages, it is unsubstantiated as the designing Structural Engineer certifies the slab which is your warranty The water-proofer and the PCA (Council) certifies their waterproofing which again is your warranty To inspect at just frame (pre lock up stage) is a waste of time as these works are incomplete It is just a money grab to do inspections at those stages and you don’t need it any thoughts?? Re: Tips on building & private inspectors 19Jul 28, 2019 10:11 am lozsyd As a Forensic investigator into residential compliance for a builder to inspect at slab and frame stages, it is unsubstantiated as the designing Structural Engineer certifies the slab which is your warranty Is this directly quoted text? If so, it is unprofessional garbled grammar. You are in NSW, do slab engineers inspect the slab pre pour where you are? If not, then how can slab engineers give certification and warranty? There are numerous cases on this forum of bad slabs, some haven't even been the correct height. 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Re: Tips on building & private inspectors 20Jul 28, 2019 11:54 am Yes, it's a directly quoted text! Oh i have no idea about whether slab engineers inspect the slab pre pour! I also emailed another company and he also said he usually does the 2 inspections. However reading the forum it seems all 4 or 5 stages are crucial!! Might have to go with the first one who were the only ones to offer the 4/5 inspections as a package That is a really good attitude Akin to you catch more flies with honey than vinegar. I do enjoy watching that tik tok inspector from Victoria but he does go a little… 12 81896 If you are in Victoria you have a statutory right to your own building inspector regardless of builder's consent. No negotiations are required. However the builder will… 1 2943 Hi everyone, Looking for some advise. We are about to build an above ground pool in our backyard. There is a private sewer line running under the pool at 1.6m… 0 11763 |