Browse Forums Paving & Concreting Re: New driveway inspections? 2Oct 09, 2019 9:27 pm Sorry I don't understand why you need someone else to highlight defects with a concrete driveway? If there are defects that are easily quantifiable and are not within standard tolerances then you just need to point these out to the builder. Your contract will require the builder to construct the house in accordance with these standards and tolerances and they legally cannot reach 'practical completion' typically if they do not. In Victoria the VBA publish a 'Guide to Standards and Tolerances' (PDF download) that is fairly clear on what are considered defects under the BCA regarding concrete paths and driveways etc. There are specific references to cracking etc. Also a section of finish: 1.02 Finish to external concrete paving Concrete paving finish is defective if it is not consistent in colour, texture and general appearance. Minor variations in finish may occur and may not be considered to be defective. What are the problems with the driveway? Any pics --------------------------------------------------------------------- Check our Homeone build blog here You have mandatory building inspections and privately engaged building inspections. The difference between the two comes down to inspecting the building so it's safe and… 3 18058 you need to make an application to your local council for this as they are the approval authority for driveways cheers Simeon 1 7073 To my understanding early saw cuts are to control shrinkage cracks, so doing them now would be pointless. Control joints may reduce ugly cracking during periods of soil… 3 9830 |