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25.01.2022 One of the most common defects we are discovering are with the brickwork on new builds. There are small tolerances allowed in mortar bed and perpend thicknesses. Have you looked closely at your bricks lately?

24.01.2022 Cracking is a common problem in any home new or old. Cracks can seriously affect the amount of heating and cooling required. With the rising costs of electricity, cracks can cause holes in the pocket!!! Here are some common cracks found in new home builds. Thanks everyone for the likes. Like and share the page and Ill randomly be giving away vouchers at Bunnings

24.01.2022 Manufacturers installation guidelines state that all edges of a door be sealed with 2 coats of paint. This is a common issue we are finding when conducting inspections. Without these coats of paint you are voiding your warranty. Sealing door edges is particularly important on external doors and bathroom doors. This prevents moisture damage to the laminate. Grab your phone, open doors around your house and take some photos. Feel free to post them here

23.01.2022 This is a $0.65c Triple Grip. Its role in a house frame is to tie your roof to your wall (pretty important little thing). In this image, it is not fixed to the wall frame AT ALL. This photo is from a Frame Stage Inspection we carried out last week on a house being built by one of the biggest volume builders in the country, in a new estate in Geelong. This frame had passed a frame inspection by a building inspector as well as inspections from the builder and the site supervi...sor. We immediately noticed this defect which is a breach of the National Construction Code (and also a serious oversight by the builder) and included it in our Frame Stage Inspection Report. The builder is now requesting a copy of OUR report from our client! For this defect to get through 3 inspections before ours is not good enough and goes to show how valuable our independent inspections can be to hold your builder accountable. See more

22.01.2022 Some interesting plumbing and masonry work on an inspection today.

11.01.2022 This is a photo from a recent, post handover inspection. The cabinet, plaster bulkhead and cornice has pulled away from the wall as a result of ground movement.... This inspection was done less than 12 weeks after the build was finished. Our report was submitted to the builder and the process to have it fixed is underway. Post handover inspections start from $245.00. See more

10.01.2022 Insulation in walls and ceiling space is a crucial part of your home. With the rising energy costs and increasing gas prices, a home that is not correctly insulated can increase your costs to heat and cool by over 60%. A pre plaster inspection can ensure that insulation is installed properly and is the right insulation has been used.

10.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW?? Most people dont realize that if your home is less than 10 years old (sometimes more) your builder may still be responsible for shoddy work or defects you come across, even if youre the second or third owner of the house. Even something external like boundary fences falling over, pulling apart, palings falling off, or becoming loose in their footings are all problems that can be taken back to the original builder in most cases. After our last post took off ...(the triple grips connected to air instead of a wall frame ), we thought this might be a good time to explain a little about our business. We are not against building with the big volume builders. It is a great way to get a beautiful home in a more affordable budget in an area you want to live. What we are against is some of the sub-quality work we are seeing too frequently carried out by these builders, simply because the normal home-owner isnt a qualified tradesperson and cant be expected to know the National Construction Code inside out. Keeping them accountable for their work will ensure they look after you and your biggest investment. Once they know someone is watching them, the quality they produce steps up a notch and thats the part we love to see happen for our clients. We started this business because we want our family and friends homes to be built to the standards they are paying for, and legally entitled to, not the standards they are getting. Its something we are really passionate about. We offer the following process to our clients: - An initial consult to discuss what we do for you through your build - A pre-signing contract and plans evaluation to see what improvements can be made for you by your builder (if you have already signed off the contract and plans this isnt an issue). - Inspections and reports offered at all stages of the build - fully customized by you. - Post-build support including pre-handover inspections, and post handover issue resolution. Our services dont stop when you get your keys. Things to keep in mind: - You can employ our services AT ANY STAGE OF YOUR BUILD - before you sign, halfway though your build, or years after you sign off your handover. Even if you are the second owner of a home under 10 years old, we can still help you. We can guide you through your rights at all stages. - You have the piece of mind that we are working for YOU - your new home should be the best built home it can be. If you think we can help you, please get in touch for further information. Everyone knows someone building a new home - please like and share our page so we can get the word out and help as many people as we can to get the quality build they deserve.

09.01.2022 Congratulations to Samuel J Dearnaley. For liking and sharing our page along with some very amusing comments!!! He has won a $20 voucher at Bunnings. Send us a message Sam and we will get your voucher out to you. Please like and share our page for your chance to win more prizes. Thanks for your support everyone

07.01.2022 We have been so busy lately we have forgotten to update our Facebook page . Due to a recent inspection and report for a client in the Geelong area, the builder has responded to some of the defects saying the responsibility of maintenance is on the owner. Our question is how long do you believe is acceptable after a new build, for an owner to have to repair things like silicone, timber on external fixtures and paintwork? Keep sharing our page and we will pick a random winner for a Bunnings voucher this week.

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04.01.2022 This is a photo from the roof space of a recent pre handover inspection we carried out. The vent above the range hood was not correctly vented outside. Imagine all that steam and fatty product just sitting in your roof space.

02.01.2022 Gday everyone, Ive decided to start a business helping people through the building process. Im hearing more and more stories of people building with volume builders and having endless problems. I can offer assistance throughout the build process or if you have already built I can offer advice if you are having problems and can give you the information needed to have defects repaired. I can help you in negotiating with your builder and inform you of where you stand legally. Services will include assistance with contracts and plans, stage inpections and property reports etc.