I am glad I pointed you in the right direction and wish you well with your alteration.
By law building surveyors are required to forward a copy of building permit drawings…

Post a photo

If you are a competent builder you would tell the tiler before he starts that once waterproof membrane is finished it must be inspected by you and water tested …

You will need a building permit, removal of load bearing wall is a structural alteration
A registered builder will not give you any certificate unless there are rocks in his head…

you could try wet vacuum

Norfolk says
"In the NSW Department of Fair Trading guide to standards and tolerances, which references the national construction code it says:
6.8 Undulating tiled roof lines - Undulations in the…

Did you ask the council?
I am not familiar with QLD but if council refuses in Vic. you can appeal to VCAT it may be similar over there.
It doesn't cost to…

I can see what you are getting at and it makes sense however real world is a great corruptor and before you know it there will be pretend tradies that…

can you post a photo

After seeing non compliant work self certified by the plumbers I am not in favour of self certification.
Why are you complaining old chippy? You get paid well for what you…

Last time my client had the mortar lab tested it was $450

Anytime before handover builder is responsible for any damage as builder is in charge and in possession of the site

your home does not look badly damaged but you need to investigate the cause of the problem or it may get worse
If you are in Melbourne I can help you,…

Record the steps you have taken and the dealings with the council so that you can show if required you have taken proper steps if liability arrises.

a cavity sliding door will work

A door closer can restrict how much the door will open

I had the exactly the same situation and solved it by swinging the door out rather than into the toilet space, It works well for me

15 years ago I have invested in the best inspection equipment so that I can give my customers the best outcome. One of the items is thermal imaging camera. It…

Saint Mike said
"They are not silly people - they seem smart enough. BUT - they fell for it."
The seeds of self destruction are in all of us
Just don't let them…

brightstarshine said
" QBCC tolerances guide and convincing my builder to fix them. My builder finally agreed to fix them, since I pointed out the QBCC guide"
Your builder is well…

There are two issues here
The first one is competency. Your inspector should be a building consultant with tertiary qualifications and extensive building experience, which is much more than a building…

As far as I know your domestic insurance policy would be an event based. Poor workmanship is not an insurable event.
However do not let this stop you from asking your…

Two issues
1 Check and repair brick articulation joints to prevent further damage
2 Damage already done may be difficult or not economical to fix, in which case you may have to…

Because if something goes wrong if you are 1% wrong you will be accountable for 99% of the fault.
I am no angel and have done the same in the past…

Hi Stewie
I find it hard to believe but then nothing surprises me anymore
The first example you give, was duty planner also a BS, qualified to give advice on structural matters…

If you are in Victoria then your builders warranty is 10 years for latent defects.

Any structural alteration will require a building permit. Before building permit is issued BS will ensure that member sized are adequate.
Nothing ever happens but when something does everyone runs for…

there are already many answers to your questions on this forum

You need answer to the question as to why engineer changed drainage design. The only plausible answer is that there was a request from the builder because once the drainage…

There should be no significant issues to overcome, you should talk to the planning dept in your council for guidance, they will be helpful if you ask nicely. Then get…