PCI inspection by private inspector
Hi Vandy
The PCI is generally a condition inspection, so the report provides an opinion on the condition of the home at the time of the inspection. The report at a…
Building Quality Standards / Tolerances
NSW Fair Trading is apparently working on their own version of the standards and tolerances guide.
In the meantime as Bashworth notes the Victorian version is generally accepted as a suitable…
Front porch separating from the house ....
Sounds like you are on a site with reactive clay soils, hence the soils shrink or swell depending on the underlying moisture content in the soil (resulting in the misalignment…
Concrete Reinforcement
There is a standard AS3727 - 1993 Guide to residential pavements although it is not an NCC referenced standard. Effectively it is a best practice guide. If you can't get…
Stormwater pipes in driveway/concretes paths
Hi Gaudi
I would say it is good practice to install some form of isolation joint between the new concrete and any fixed / rigid element. Typically 'ableflex' type expansion foam…
Leaking Ensuite?
(Apologies if you see this post twice - it disappeared from my screen first time round so have retyped)
Hi, in relation to the ensuite, I would suggest holding off on…
re: taking delivery of a new home - defects rectification
Hi Jaya
You are correct in relation to the statutory warranties under the Home Building Act.
In NSW, the builder is responsible for minor defects for a period of 2 years after…
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