Gaudi posted:Retaining wall assistance required
Do you have engineering plans that show the height the retaining wall should be and correct height and design?
It’s a beautiful wall but looks too low to be fit…
Gaudi posted:Has anyone employed an Independent Inspector mid build?
I would encourage you to get an independent consultant.
Your site supervisor is not a registered builder.
And all looked good to me and then I got a report stating…
Gaudi posted:Water leakage in new townhouse
If you call your insurance company they might investigate the cause of leak and damage for free and then you can ask builder to fix to code. (My insurance company…
Gaudi posted:Glass fence over looking backyard
Can you add a photo? A glass boundary fence sounds interesting. Is it a new fence installed by their builder or by the builder of your property to provide light…
Gaudi posted:How much did your deck cost? (Deck budget advice needed!)
As above there are so many factors.
It will depend on materials and height off the ground. Does the height off the ground require a building permit? Usually a roof structure…
Gaudi posted:Final Occupancy Issue - Landscaping
So sorry
Hope you find a solution that you are happy with soon
Gaudi posted:Final Occupancy Issue - Landscaping
Do the plans your builder submitted for your building permit show your deck being built to the fence?
Some ideas - You may need to show that by building to…
Gaudi posted:What's wrong with these Oranmental Pears?
I have capital ornamental pear trees.
I had mine planted in April in Melbourne a few years ago. That first year I had concerns about a similar issue with…
Gaudi posted:What's wrong with these Oranmental Pears?
Do their leaves change color in autumn/winter?
I took leaf to my nursery when I had a concern
They always reassure or sometimes tell me what nutrients are missing from a…
Gaudi posted:Small garden bed - Tropical Fence Screening
Another question added to above
Did you install root barrier even though non invasive
I’ve read many websites that say to do that for narrow areas anyway?
And if you did not…
Gaudi posted:Retaining wall agi slopes wrong way
Hey mate
Try VBA plumbing again
PlumbingTechnicalAdvice@vba.vic.gov.au
They were great when I called them in June.
They left me 1-2 messages and the plumber called me again after hours…
Gaudi posted:Building with Eden Brae- Rain coming inside the house
If builder refuses to contact you
You could have your insurer come and look.
If they identify build faults they will list them for you and refuse to fix carpets until the…
Gaudi posted:Your neighbour’s builder
Try emailing the building surveyor and copy in the council and see if they can assist you
Gaudi posted:Landscaping or decking
Decking and all hard landscaping like concreting before soft landscaping
Gaudi posted:Dishwashing Provision
610 is standard width for a standalone dishwasher, it’s a bit narrower standard width for integrated.
You can check with salesman for dishwasher in store re: depth and heights or online…
Gaudi posted:Questions to ask builder
Wise advice above.
When you are considering what to include the -things you forget - may be helpful and of interest.
I recommend taking photos of the quality of work you…
Gaudi posted:cracks is it major cracks.
I would recommend not paying the final instalment until they fix everything. They likely encouraged you to take the keys and move in due to Christmas.
If you have…
Gaudi posted:Water Ingression
Refer to consumer Victoria website for more information
Some builders still use quote the 6-7 years. The builder for my house and pergola have both informed me that the warranty…
Gaudi posted:Is a building inspector worth it during construction?
I am in Victoria.
If you know all the standards and can read all the plans and understand all the terminology at the start of a build then might not be…
Gaudi posted:Water Ingression
In Victoria the builders warranty period has been extended to 10 years, and would likely include something raised within the 7 years that was not addressed.
I’d suggest you call NSW…
Gaudi posted:concrete slab level tolerance
Adrian the tolerances differ from 2 metres to the entire floor level.
In Victoria the guide for standards and tolerances states
“Levelness of concrete floors
Except where documented otherwise, new floors…
Gaudi posted:How often do you visit your site?
Agreed should be the SS‘s/builder’s responsibility in ideal world.
Gaudi posted:How often do you visit your site?
Safer to take the view Norfolk has described and assume volume builders SS won’t check.
Sounds like we all had similar experiences and were let down by the amount of ‘supervision’…
Gaudi posted:How close can I build my retaining wall?
I think the 1.5 meters is to the wall of the building not eaves as usually these measurements are to ensure that digging depth required for the retaining walls won’t…
Gaudi posted:cracks is it major cracks.
Are you still building, or at 3 month maintenance?
The painter will fill before painting them, but picture 4 seems like a lot of cracking.
I’m no expert, I can see…
Gaudi posted:Small Deck Area - What brand to use
There are a range of quality non timber boards you’ll find once you look into it some more. Another option to look into.
https://nexgendecking.com.au
I’d suggest getting…
Gaudi posted:Rain head overflow question
I am pretty confident that this is not met either.
Gaudi posted:Rain head overflow question
Just wondering if anyone could let me know what the plumbing guidelines/standards were regarding overflow from rain heads and where it should flow.
Mine seems it flow back onto the…
