Gaudi posted:Is this upto standard for exterior of home
You’ve made the final payment.
You can try at your 3 month maintenance to discuss but I think you’ll need a lawyer to assist you in working through the contractual breach.…
Gaudi posted:Advice needed - builder touching up powder coated windows.
My window frames and glass panes were very scratched. Glass was replaced. Scratched Frames were repaired.
The spray painting guy who specialized in these kinds of job, did a…
Gaudi posted:Variation fees - when is the limit
I am confused
Variation fees to contract are usually post contract signing. How can they be charging you variation fees when you do not have a contract yet?
Before contract signing…
Gaudi posted:PD trying to steer us away from Darbecca
Not sure Metricon welcomed Darbecca. Great they rectified rather than ‘took on board’ defects for you. That is not always the case for Metricon or any builder. Much of…
Gaudi posted:PD trying to steer us away from Darbecca
On a side note: Did you employ your own registered building surveyor or did you agree to use one they ‘suggested’?
I think you’ll find PD won’t want you to…
Gaudi posted:Small claims owner builder
Ask your lawyer. I would imagine the relative was working with consent for the owner builder so why not list both. I hope you have emails, sms or trail of…
Gaudi posted:Ducted Vacuum
Dyson 10 and a Roomba... why do yourself what a robot can do
Gaudi posted:Drainage issue side of house
Yes these pits were part of my storm water drainage system.
Gaudi posted:Cost for H4 timber retaining wall construction
Any way if avoiding moving it?
Can you plant inside it between fence and wall?
Gaudi posted:To pebble or not to pebble at base of concrete retaining wal
There are lots of threads in general discussion and building standards that may be of interest.
Getting the drainage around your house right is very important.
800mm from slab is not far.
Have…
Gaudi posted:Drainage issue side of house
Why is it as customers having to accept sub-standard work from builders with no or minimal consequences.
Yes it is. The silt pits were installed by the builder as part…
Gaudi posted:Drainage issue side of house
Not a great photo, but in case you are interested in another idea.
I had the civil engineer who did my drainage design out to give some advice after handover.
He…
Gaudi posted:Difference between site superviser and building inspector
In Victoria
David Seville - Seville inspect. I used this company and would highly recommend .
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Seville Building Quality Inspections P/L
0488 993 332
Darbecca company that…
Gaudi posted:New home. Frustrating battles with the builder to fix
Once you have handed your money over you have much less leverage. But do not despair yet. I think that is pretty standard for builders to say wait for that…
Gaudi posted:Difference between site superviser and building inspector
I’d encourage you to look at the consumer affairs Victoria website, which explains it well as per replies above from saveh20 and brokenstick.
A registered building surveyor checks that work meets…
Gaudi posted:Building at th back side of a street
Separate driveways for each property alleviates public liability insurance for the driveway.
I’ve lived in one at front that shared a driveway. Loved it. You do need neighbors open to some…
Gaudi posted:Checking Suspended Floor Deflections With Bosch Laser Tool
Wood bang you get to see the ‘best’ of what the current building industry has to offer.
I agree
yes consistent use of string lines or even spirit level…
Gaudi posted:Engineering query
I agree with Ardo, my structural engineering report stated much the same.
In ideal world as per Chris if I was owner builder I would have the same firm do all…
Gaudi posted:$100 for 2017 Henley Brochure
Are you sure your drawings don’t show which windows are double glazed and which are single glazed?
Gaudi posted:Build Inspection on every stage - worth it and which stages?
Based on advice I had and my experience at minimum I’d recommend
Pre slab!!!!!!! Very important but you do need to have someone who knows what they are doing.
I’d…
Gaudi posted:Crack above sliding door
Raise all plaster cracks to builder at 90 day and then within 2 years of handover so they can be repaired and investigated if required. Look for settlement cracks…
Gaudi posted:Clothesline Landscapes
A fair bit of maintenance for timber below.
If aim is to keep clean How about some paving steps?
Pro
Gaudi posted:Australian Standard Sanitary Drainage
Do you know any university students?
They can access for free typically as most universities have engineering courses and have these available for 1 month electronic loan for free.
Gaudi posted:Storm water
Your engineering plans may state the details re:flexible couplings and much of what SaveH20 and insider have informed you of. Only mentioning that as you can use that in discussion…
Gaudi posted:Looking for recommendations for covering ugly tile flooring
Would adding any rugs soften the tiles for when you have rental inspection?
Gaudi posted:Guide to the painting of buildings
Do you know anyone with a child at university? Most universities have these available online for free. Here you can access superseded versions too.
2017 version
Does this site help?
Gaudi posted:Storm water
Where you are building -Does your builder require a site drainage plan developed by an engineer for your certifier/building permit?
If you do, check your plumber/builder has followed for the…
Gaudi posted:Bathroom water damage claim against company
The builders warranty may actually be 10 years.
You may be best to call consumer affairs and talk through your situation.
https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/licensi ... -insurance
Implied warranties apply…
