Hi there,
Just need some advice.
I am just over 3 month post handover and I have only just realized that the builder did not build the retaining wall as specified in…

Since your're a structural guy, would you say 70mm frame bottom plate overhanging slab is something I should be worried about? What about 30mm for a 90mm width bottom…

If I were to make the relevant building surveyor aware of these major defects, can he stop work until it is fixed?
Would he even bother with frame overhanging slab by…

So the builder would rather ignore the overhanging frame, which I assume is as structural issue, then fix it once the bricks and plaster is up?
Why not rectify the issue…

Yes I would say its complete, I have been sent the frame stage invoice.
The site supervisor have also allowed my independent inspector to inspect the frame stage since its…

I am not in the construction industry, just building for the first time, so forgive me.
So what you're saying is that the surveyor when completing the mandatory inspection does not…

Thanks for the reply,
I was under the impression that frames were part of the mandatory checks done by a building surveyor?
"Under the Regulations, mandatory inspections include foundations, in situ concrete…

Hi Guys and Gals,
I've just received my report from my private inspectors that I've hired in addition for the framing stage. The framing stage is completed and I've been sent…