Volume builders inspector is like having no protection at all, none, zero, dougnuts, when you work for the builder, the one who is paying you, your super compromised, only a…

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Mauromario, you have enough all ready to nail builder to the wall, I cant see how builder can get out of major works.
Its a matter of what needs to be…

I would go after builder as he aproved the engineering under a practice, fully knowing he was under resourcing a all ready poorly designed system, I would also meet with…

The law is a arrsee, customers have so much more protection when buying a shirt.
One thing that everyone should be doing is to keep bugging local politicians, this will make…

Whats hard to understand is, if no real soil test was ever done, then why wouldn't you at least put down a much worse soil result so at worst…

Its depends on builder, speak to their tradesman and local suppliers, I use to discount builders whom placed outside stud walls 600mm apart, has in my experience better builders used,…

Timber is more forgiving, steel frame homes get more wall cracking as everything else will move while steel won't, both people I know have many wall cracks in their steel…

Unlikely, its basically the same uncaring group, stay away.

Ask building expert, he will know.

Like the first one, especially coffee cup matching some of the flowers.

I would get this clause changed, get a pre contract inspection, don't even need a solicitor, look for someone like this forums Building expert who does this service also, otherwise…

Our ceilings are 2700,windows are about 30cms from bottom and ceiling, generally from the outside you aim for top of windows and doors to be level, much more important when…

Lots of steel frame homes have more cracks in plaster, most I know who have gone with steel frames end up with cracks in their walls, wood is more forgiving…

Where abouts did u build, some pictures would be nice, good to hear a positive experience.

Cant see why bricks cant go from cat 2 to cat 3, they are quite some time away from being actually needed, price increase could be anything from 100_300 extra…

Had under mount double sink for 3 1/2 years, im a quick agressive sink user, no chips yet, just not a problem.

Singapore is humid, which is very different to hot and dry conditions.
Do you really think Ed should help someone take business of window manufactures in Australia, if your…

Take note, this poster is switched on, its what few people do, but everyone should, smart people take note, great post.

Had mdf stairs for 15 years with no trouble, its actually more stable than real wood, if stairs are carpet, then no brainer, its mdf, you can get some really…

Show a good Tiler and get his expert opinion in it, he will know more about the pros and cons of cheaper tiles.

I would request a face to face meeting, ask why, then ask what they would want to pass, you should find them a lot more reasonable in person, it's so…

Find 3 current builds, preferably finished, with your builders, this is the most accurate way to judge, how good or what to expect from your builder, is very accurate if…

You just retold your story, same experience as me, I ended up digging everything myself and getting a friend to connect, the communication defys belief.

I would check out building experts web site, he's has good has you get, and you know your getting the owner, good luck.

I started with a door and never used it, so I removed door and made opening a little wider, maybe depends if your butler's is deep within the kitchen and…

If you use a high quality professional aussie made product from wizard Australia, no soap on contents, environmentally friendly, used for years with no dulling effect, believe me I'm fussy…

Hi I had quite a large area done, got a handyman and brickie to do, saved about 33% in labour charges, did a good job also, key is right mortor…

Lawyer friend is wrong, read above post as it could well prevent you ending up at a lawyer, you need knowledge of building practices, look at building experts website, read…

The site supervisor is the communication link between your actual build process and yourselves, he's not got building skills to really ensure good proper practices, remember he works for…