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10 years10 yearsbuildingwestbuildingwest posted:
PLEASE USE AN INDEPENDENT BUILDING INSPECTOR!

I also used independent inspections during my build and it was the best insurance policy you can have.
I got caught up in two bad situations where the builder did not…

10 years10 yearsbuildingwestbuildingwest posted:
NBG Blaxland 200E - Builders gone bust.....

Thanks. I am sure I will love the house.
The builders were refusing to address a lot of the issues and I really had to argue with them over so…

10 years10 yearsbuildingwestbuildingwest posted:
NBG Blaxland 200E - Builders gone bust.....

Thanks Dee I hope so too.
Fighting over the slab issues caused major delays but didn't have a choice.
When it was investigated found plumber had cut through mesh, used under sized…

10 years10 yearsbuildingwestbuildingwest posted:
NBG Blaxland 200E - Builders gone bust.....

Thought it was about time for an update...
Managed to get the local builder to quote on the remaining work and his quote came in much cheaper. VMIA accepted his…

11 years11 yearsbuildingwestbuildingwest posted:
NBG Blaxland 200E - Builders gone bust.....

I know. It has been 12 months now since any builders were on site. Just over it all and hoping I can be in by Christmas.

11 years11 yearsbuildingwestbuildingwest posted:
NBG Blaxland 200E - Builders gone bust.....

So long since the last update....
Problems getting engineer to design a fix in a timely manner so vmia got another engineer out to quote and design a fix with a…

11 years11 yearsbuildingwestbuildingwest posted:
NBG Blaxland 200E - Builders gone bust.....

Report back from engineer is that location of pipes being moved in kitchen not a concern. However where the pipes were moved in the laundry are.
Meeting with a builder…

11 years11 yearsbuildingwestbuildingwest posted:
What are you looking forward to the most?

Hopefully not having to deal with building insurance again, getting the house finally finished after no building for the last 8 months and actually being able to live in the…

11 years11 yearsbuildingwestbuildingwest posted:
NBG Blaxland 200E - Builders gone bust.....

Quote from second builder is finalised and I am picking it up later tonight.
Hoping things will start to move again soon.....

11 years11 yearsbuildingwestbuildingwest posted:
NBG Blaxland 200E - Builders gone bust.....

Since still no action house wise.....
Photos of the new two kittens the breeder is giving me since Ivan and Sasha had to both be put down with wet FIP.
Introducing Feliks

and…

11 years11 yearsbuildingwestbuildingwest posted:
NBG Blaxland 200E - Builders gone bust.....

Meeting with structural engineer on Friday at the house. Good news that there is no need to demolish house!!!
They think the pipes may have been near some foundation beams…

11 years11 yearsbuildingwestbuildingwest posted:
NBG Blaxland 200E - Builders gone bust.....

Meeting set up for Friday morning with structural engineers to discuss the moving of pipes and if it has affected the integrity of the slab. Also to design a…

11 years11 yearsbuildingwestbuildingwest posted:
NBG Blaxland 200E - Builders gone bust.....

Still waiting for final quote and will ring the builder tomorrow to get an update (he said he would need two weeks).
One builder I recontacted about quote sent through more…

11 years11 yearsbuildingwestbuildingwest posted:
NBG Blaxland 200E - Builders gone bust.....

Getting my quotes was not as bad as I thought. I had always heard that some builders would be reluctant to take on an insurance job.
One guy contacted a…

11 years11 yearsbuildingwestbuildingwest posted:
NBG Blaxland 200E - Builders gone bust.....

I know at least things are moving a bit but it is horribly slow.
Things mentioned to inspector not on list so have to do a second claim form for those…

11 years11 yearsbuildingwestbuildingwest posted:
NBG Blaxland 200E - Builders gone bust.....

Building Insurance have now agreed the retaining fence is defective and have agreed and added to the schedule of works that the retaining fence should be built as per the…

11 years11 yearsbuildingwestbuildingwest posted:
NBG Blaxland 200E - Builders gone bust.....

I cannot believe how much building insurance try to avoid fixing issues...
Firstly the plumbing leak. They decide to replace water damaged skirting board but not investigate the plumbing leak.…

11 years11 yearsbuildingwestbuildingwest posted:
Carpet laying standards - Help with building insurance claim

Thanks for the feedback everyone. I really appreciate it.

11 years11 yearsbuildingwestbuildingwest posted:
NBG Blaxland 200E - Builders gone bust.....

The breeder is offering me two kittens to replace the ones I lost at no charge.
Getting back to house news I met with a builder yesterday to arrange for the…

11 years11 yearsbuildingwestbuildingwest posted:
Carpet laying standards - Help with building insurance claim

There is supposed to be underlay included as well and I definitely saw underlay was delivered to site with the carpet.

11 years11 yearsbuildingwestbuildingwest posted:
Carpet laying standards - Help with building insurance claim

Hi,
I have been experiencing a horrible build after my builder went bust, my building inspector was deregistered by the building commission and have moved on to the next painful step…

Carpet laying standards - Help with building insurance claim
11 years11 yearsbuildingwestbuildingwest posted:
NBG Blaxland 200E - Builders gone bust.....

Breeder is struggling for answers.
The mother of Ivan and Sacha has been put down and is going to get the dad desexed.
Breeder has contacted my vet and spoken to them…

11 years11 yearsbuildingwestbuildingwest posted:
NBG Blaxland 200E - Builders gone bust.....

I hope everything works out for you....
Been a horrible day today. My other kitten was taken to the vet this morning with trouble breathing. Xray showed fluid in…

11 years11 yearsbuildingwestbuildingwest posted:
NBG Blaxland 200E - Builders gone bust.....

I think you have already registered with ASIC for notices lodged by the company.
I would start downloading the insurance paperwork and start getting the claim ready so it can be…

11 years11 yearsbuildingwestbuildingwest posted:
bubblynutter's SFive.2 - Moving out!

Amazing pantry and so ordered.
My problem would be keeping it that clean and ordered.
We had a similar problem with hot water leaking at the last house but it was going…

11 years11 yearsbuildingwestbuildingwest posted:
NBG Blaxland 200E - Builders gone bust.....

Still waiting on building insurance to respond regarding retaining fence and some other issues.
Still need to email them about some of the other issues that were missed and will try…

11 years11 yearsbuildingwestbuildingwest posted:
NBG Blaxland 200E - Builders gone bust.....

This whole process is so slow and annoying. It's crazy how you have to justify everything.
Received list from insurance covering items rejected, items classed as defective to be corrected…

11 years11 yearsbuildingwestbuildingwest posted:
NBG Blaxland 200E - Builders gone bust.....

Hope to be in by Easter at the latest!!!
But insurance companies work slowly....

11 years11 yearsbuildingwestbuildingwest posted:
NBG Blaxland 200E - Builders gone bust.....

Was going to make contact but boxing day was game of golf, catch up with a cousin, out for tea and then cards in the evening. No free time....
Received…

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