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Hi,
I was looking at these guys: http://www.houspect.com.au/
They do inspections at 4 stages throughout the construction process. They list this as some of the errors they encounter:“You might be interested in a couple of errors we have encountered recently.
Slab not to specification
Slab incorrect size
Slab lower than datum point
No allowance for plumbing pipes
Wrong number of brick courses
Brick laying sub-standard
Roof frame held together with string (true story)
Roof covering not installed to manufacturers specification
Power points too close to wash basin
Kitchen cupboards not installed to a good standard of workmanship “Problem is that we are first homebuyers with no building knowledge at all, so if the builder says everything is fine, and it’s not, we wouldn’t have a clue… so for the extra peace of mind we were thinking of using this service…
Hi,
we just signed up with Celebrations on the weekend. The letter we received states that it will take 5 months to going to site, after which construction is expected to last 7 months. I’ll let you know the actual times as we go through the process!
Would you guys recommend using a construction inspection service, as we have no clue about building… at all??Thanks
SoofThanks for your replies. You confirmed what I was thinking… Celebrations say you get a letter from their MD stating your home will be finished within 12 months.
The Ventura home we’re looking at is a little smaller but 10K more expensive…
We’ll have another think about it and make a decision this weekend… it’s just hard to make the decision, as both have pro’s and con’s! But that’s with every builder I suppose…Thanks!
