What should i do with the garage wall where i can't get the concrete path done? Like

Its about time that common sense prevailed. There are more and more slab heave victims getting in touch with me on how to collectively join together and fight for consumer…

That's if your BS hasn't done a runner after the fact

Clearly you've not understood exactly how broken our VCAT system is. Perhaps listening to a sound cloud of the president of VCAT on ABC radio with Jon Faine last year…

It will more than likely cost more in legals than what I'd get back..... however now the time frame has lapsed thanks to incorrect information provided by the VCAT member…

Ahhh But that's what you haven't realised....that's the most misleading part to believe that PI insurance is there. So I have an example where under the FOI I can get…

So are we now comparing Internet dating scams Building along with the Victorian Building Industry? I guess if the shoe fits! Either way the innocent party ultimately is the…

That in itself ****** the problem! As we are on the 79th page of this forum. .. over 35,000 views and 750+ replies. THERE IS NO RECTIFICATION to slab heave.....…

That in itself ****** the problem! As we are on the 79th page of this forum. .. over 35,000 views and 750+ replies. THERE IS NO RECTIFICATION to slab heave.....…

I can't even convey just how sick and tired that I am of seeing time and again on these forums that defective issues are because consumers don't pay enough $$$.…

Here is a perfect example of why you need to ensure your damp proof course exits the building and your concrete should be at least a brick course above where…

Not At the expense being left with a defective property. And I can assure you with the amount I paid for just the construction of the house, I could…

Photos like this.....

Yeah I had the exact same thing happen to our property

The SOFTLEY v Metricon case is still waiting the decision of the Appeal at the supreme Court. I am not aware if the same applies to the outcome of the…

Your story sounds IDENTICAL to mine. Same soil type, slab design..... damaged defective property..... Even down to the fact our Builders lawyer is also a mediator at VCAT. I agree…

I have the exactly the same issue

The standard is the standard. This rule still applies. And yes I also am missing articulation joints and also experiencing damage to the dwelling.

Hi there. I am guessing that you're experiencing movement in your slab and the landscape is being blamed? If you search my post on slab heave there is some…

I think this link may be out of date as it still has the building commission for Victoria and it's been the VBA for quite some time now.

Link doesn't work unfortunately

Trusted by whom? The governments? Not those left with defective properties I bet

I hope you're not on reactive soil then

Interesting that there is no punishment. Now or then. The only people punished is the consumers.... financially!

Just noticed that on today's VBA mail that there are updated requirements for those of you either building or attempting to rectify the plumbing on reactive soil
Check out the PHD…

How old is your house? Have you spoken to your builder? Is there anything on your plans and specs that reflects this?

Filming is also even stronger evidence. Wear a go pro if you have to lol

A rigid waffle raft has much more strength over a waffle pod slab. I also would strongly suggest to protect the slab immediately (prior to hand over and do…

Lucky this consumer was assured from his volume builder that it's safe! They have told the home owners they will fix it..... eventually. Let's hope that it's fixed before someone…

Another home owner with slab heave I met recently