Browse Forums Building A New House Re: What if, build is not as per plan? 2Jan 13, 2020 3:28 pm 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: What if, build is not as per plan? 3Jan 14, 2020 9:10 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: What if, build is not as per plan? 5Jan 14, 2020 11:52 am Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Re: What if, build is not as per plan? 6Jan 14, 2020 1:16 pm chippy Having said that, it is entirely possible that the neighbours dwelling is built off the boundary line making it impossible for your 2 walls to meet back to back. Agree with what you say there and if that's the case then fair enough chippy If the builder has built to the dimensions on the plan then they have built as per the plan regardless of whether the walls are 10mm or 100mm off the boundary line. This one i don't agree with. If the plans show the build in on the boundary line and the boundary is in the right place, why wouldn't it be built as such? And why would the consumer have no recourse for action if this wasn't the case? Re: What if, build is not as per plan? 7Jan 14, 2020 1:27 pm jacksonfunkdelhorno chippy Having said that, it is entirely possible that the neighbours dwelling is built off the boundary line making it impossible for your 2 walls to meet back to back. Agree with what you say there and if that's the case then fair enough chippy If the builder has built to the dimensions on the plan then they have built as per the plan regardless of whether the walls are 10mm or 100mm off the boundary line. This one i don't agree with. If the plans show the build in on the boundary line and the boundary is in the right place, why wouldn't it be built as such? And why would the consumer have no recourse for action if this wasn't the case? Sorry, when I first read the post I thought it was and addition to an existing home, which is why I said that if it's built per dimensions (adding to existing home) then they have done the right thing. After posting I realised it is a new build which is why I edited my post but you must have started your post before I changed it. Yes, you are correct. If it's a new build it should be built on the boundary as per the plan which is why I'd be certain the builder has had a survey repeg done. It would be a very foolish builder who guesses on a zero lot construction. The ramifications could be very expensive just to try and save $600. Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Re: What if, build is not as per plan? 8Jan 15, 2020 11:43 pm As above ask your builder for survey information. They will have had to do this and likely submitted this to council with building permit. Ask your building surveyor. Do you know what pegs look like? I had nails in fence and words like 1 m to boundary in some places and at front there are some kind of pins in the concrete pavement that mark the boundary. I had no idea before the surveys that boundaries in whole street were out. Your Builder may have made an error but first check if your old fence boundaries encroached on your neighbors official property. 1) I had requested R6 ceiling insualtion batts, however I noticed that on some areas there are huge gaps which will allow hot air to sweep in, and also noticed black/grey… 0 918 6 42904 Thank you so much everyone. This all makes a lot of sense. I guess when you talk to a builder who butters up everything to look very polished, you get to start believing… 8 2220 |