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building-expert posted:Underpinning works and renovations
I would recommend you have your home inspected by experienced building consultant to determine the condition and ive you advice. A good building consultant has likely seen your type of…
building-expert posted:HELP! - Legal removal of load bearing walls in MELB
Nice idea old chippy but I have been around long enough to know how easily self certification can be corrupted.
Have a look at self certified roof plumbing and box gutters…
building-expert posted:HELP! - Legal removal of load bearing walls in MELB
Yes it may seem annoying to need a permit to do almost anything but as a builder and property inspector with thousands of homes inspected for pre purchase let me…
building-expert posted:Advice on the Pre-Completion Inspection
What you posted is visually unacceptable workmanship. You should get your own independent inspection because there may be other issues with your home
building-expert posted:House slab
Separate concrete pours mean there is a construction joint and that may create a termite entry risk
building-expert posted:Digging under house slab
You will need a building permit if your pool holds more than 300mm of water, it will be deemed a child drowning risk and pool fencing will be required.
building-expert posted:Should l use only a licensed builder
You will run the risk of getting the builder that either cannot be registered due to lack of skill or has been de registered for wrong doing to customers. Why…
building-expert posted:Raising house on concrete slab
You will need to overcome compliance issues, start with an architect or a good building designer
building-expert posted:Water pooling against house and pathway issues
have you considered roofing over?
building-expert posted:Opening up roof and sarking for wiring: common practice?
How come there is no access manhole for roof space?
building-expert posted:Door Issue
The gap is not acceptable and there is a need to keep the weather out, it will not meet performance requirements of NCC and the energy report. ECO ECO is…
building-expert posted:What to do when the builder refused to rectify the defects?
The kitchen elevation shows continuous bench top with no free standing cooker.
Either the drawing is wrong or the specification, in any case it's builder's mistake if builder provided the drawings.
Mistake…
building-expert posted:Renting out primary residence as holiday house
There are a lot of things to consider
If your property is unique you may get a higher rental, if not then you may be competing with many mediocre location properties…
building-expert posted:Brand new house - Rising damp issue
If you are in Melbourne I can assist you
building-expert posted:Building closer to the bay in VIC
You have to remember that a building surveyor will ensure compliance (minimum standard) but you can always and should do more. Your building designer should be able to advise your…
building-expert posted:Building closer to the bay in VIC
The closer you are to the breaking surf then more corrosion you can expect. My cottage is 4m from king tide and breaking surf (Frederick Henry bay Tas) and I…
building-expert posted:Cracked Ceiling
If it looks like the above 2 dwellings it is slab heave/subsidence
building-expert posted:Cracked Ceiling
The most likely cause is the ground movement, either slab edge subsidence or slab centre heave causing tension in the ceiling and cracking plaster.
building-expert posted:Raft Slab - Pipe lagging
Wastes vertically through slab are not lagged and should also have termite protection collar if in termite declared areas.
If you lag the pipes , termites can enter your home through…
building-expert posted:Wrong bracing used, can other side of stud wall be braced co
Yes you can brace the other side of the stud wall
building-expert posted:Leaking walls
You could try application of clear waterproofer on the brickwork
building-expert posted:Foundation holding water.
There are too many unknowns for a meaningful response. You should have your home inspected by experienced building consultant who will determine what is happening with your home and recommend…
building-expert posted:Walk away from my 18K land deposit or somehow settle? SE Mel
It does not change anything I said.
The agent cannot give you escape because vendor will likely sue you for more than forfeited deposit.
The 50 k saving is not open to…
building-expert posted:Foundation holding water.
How old is your home, have you got soil report, can you get some photos posted?
building-expert posted:Is it cheaper to buy new/established house in SE Melbourne
Same storey all over again.
There are many price hunters and very few value hunters.
There is a very big difference between price and value but you do need to do…
building-expert posted:Walk away from my 18K land deposit or somehow settle? SE Mel
This is not a legal advice but failing to settle on the contract is a breach of contract and damages may be sought by the vendors.
They may take legal action…
building-expert posted:Another defective house story
It's because of strong lobbies from interested "well funded" parties that make political donations against a mass of disorganised homeowners.
It only takes a good donation at the right time and…
building-expert posted:New builds, termite concerns
AS experienced and accredited timber pest inspector I can answer your questions
If the frame was attacked during construction then it is established termite nest nearby because new nest will take…
building-expert posted:foundation damage on faulty sprinkler
Any good building consultant should be able to inspect and prepare a report for you.
If you did not have independent inspection during construction it makes sense to have one now…
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