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4 years4 yearsSmall MindsSmall Minds posted:
Building inspector

Jizzibi,
Bad guess mate. I wish! By the way, I no longer blog on this Forum. For some reason I got a notice on this one. I have turned that…

4 years4 yearsSmall MindsSmall Minds posted:
Carlisle Crompton 29

Before you build with any builder, seek a copy of their contract along with any special conditions.
Arden also have a heap. The one that has the lease is Boutique.…

4 years4 yearsSmall MindsSmall Minds posted:
Carlisle Contract Conditions

Metricon Homes have 3 Special Conditions in their contract. All minor and of little concern.
Simonds Homes have 15 Special Conditions in their contract. All present as being reasonable and provide…

4 years4 yearsSmall MindsSmall Minds posted:
Mimosa Homes Melbourne Builder

Koda67.
The point I'm making is the legislation is offended by these clauses and they are not enforceable. So why have them?
Is it a scare tactic so home owns don't seek…

4 years4 yearsSmall MindsSmall Minds posted:
Mimosa Homes Melbourne Builder

Dear All,
Be very careful entering into a contract that has any special conditions. Any builder that looks to penalise the home owner in any way for ensuring that the builders…

4 years4 yearsSmall MindsSmall Minds posted:
Gap between Window Frames and Brick

Dear Jitender.
The gap is required as per Australian Standard 4773.2 part 7. It came into effect in May 1 of 2012. The SA builders are only just starting to pick…

4 years4 yearsSmall MindsSmall Minds posted:
Roof with no sarking

Littered,
The condensation that you raised is very minor. The fact that you have a well ventilated space, given the extra vent installed, has mitigated the condensation issue.
The best way I…

4 years4 yearsSmall MindsSmall Minds posted:
Need help choosing Builder!!

I would suggest that you stay well away from all mentioned in your post other than Hotondo. Also look at Homebuyers and Dennis. These guys build good homes and welcome…

4 years4 yearsSmall MindsSmall Minds posted:
Burbank Letters

Amit75,
What your saying fails to take into account the Laws. The building Surveyor is accountable under the Building Act only.
The builder is accountable under the Building Act 1993 and…

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4 years4 yearsSmall MindsSmall Minds posted:
Before you build

Before you build, ask the question. Will your builder welcome an independent person onto the site to document any building defects? And more importantly what is their process to ensure…

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4 years4 yearsSmall MindsSmall Minds posted:
Home owners right to enter site Victoria

Dear All,
Have a look at this. Eye opening as it may be the same for other states.

4 years4 yearsSmall MindsSmall Minds posted:
How to seal gap under main door and door frames

Faykis,
The National Construction Code, part 3.12.3.3 states that all external doors must be sealed. If you are in Sydney, you are in zone 5 or 6. As such it is…

4 years4 yearsSmall MindsSmall Minds posted:
Burbank Letters

Have a look at this.
This is for Victoria only

4 years4 yearsSmall MindsSmall Minds posted:
Need help choosing Builder!!

Go2force,
My advise out of these options is as follows.
1. Metricon
2.Henley
3. Hotondo
4. Carlsile
5. Burbank.
However if you are building in the west you cannot go past Homebuyers at the moment as they…

4 years4 yearsSmall MindsSmall Minds posted:
Building inspector

Norfolk, Again I ask, are you in the business?
Anybody can can look at any web site.
Have a look at:
Jims
Child Property Inspections
Your Building Inspectors.
Anybody can look at anyone. Again did…

4 years4 yearsSmall MindsSmall Minds posted:
Building inspector

Have a look at their web sites with their sample reports. I read them and look at the content.
Just my opinion...
I'm allowed to have that.
Why are…

4 years4 yearsSmall MindsSmall Minds posted:
Building inspector

There are two. Darbecca 03 5367 2111 and New Home Inspections 03 9708 2500.
There are a lot out there. These two are the best. Been around since 2000 and they…

4 years4 yearsSmall MindsSmall Minds posted:
Burbank Letters

Dear All,
Burbank have sent out letters to all new home buyers stating that you need to sign their form to allow an Independent Inspector or Consultant to review your home.…

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5 years5 yearsSmall MindsSmall Minds posted:
Darbecca Quote on Inspection Reasonable?

I can clearly state that they are in a very good position to guide you. Happy hunting with the land.

5 years5 yearsSmall MindsSmall Minds posted:
Building with PD Homes, Recommendations?

If you are looking for a private inspector, try Darbecca 53672111. There very good at keeping the builder focused.

5 years5 yearsSmall MindsSmall Minds posted:
True North Greenvale

If you are looking for a good private inspector in Victoria, ring Darbecca. 03 53672111.
Hope this helps.

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5 years5 yearsSmall MindsSmall Minds posted:
PD trying to steer us away from Darbecca

What a great example of the VBA. Maybe you should send it to them with a invoice for $1,000,000 as their new logo........ This is so fitting. Love IT!!!!!!!!!!!

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