Fixing Stage - $440
Reza Montazer
P.O. Box 453 Preston VIC 3072
Phone: 0421 890 044
Email: reza@jimsbuildinginspections.com.au
After feeling uncertain about our build we decided to get an Independent Building Inspection which was done by Reza from Jim's Building Inspections. Whilst it's money that we could certainly spend elsewhere, I felt that for peace of mind it was worth it.
Whilst initially it was a challenge to get a confirmation for an inspection time from CM 'S', we eventually were able to arrange a time. Carlisle Homes required licence details from Reza and after he completed some forms, I met him onsite. Thankfully another construction manager met us there instead of CM 'S'which made the meeting a whole lot less stressful.
Reza was helpful, friendly and professional. He is also a registered builder so I had confidence that he knew what he was doing. I felt like I had someone on our side! It took Reza about 45 minutes to go through the house, whilst I used this time to measure some windows etc.
It only took a few days for Reza to email me the Inspection Report. Essentially, we were very happy with the report with no major issues.
The only other issue Reza highlighted (unofficially, as this is not a part of the Fixing Stage report) is that he was concerned about water falling toward the house due to the the low cut on the block. I will continue to get advice re this and bring it up with Carlisle Homes at some stage.
In regard to the crooked walls (see below) we have decided to leave them as they are. Mainly because it will delay the house to have them fixed and Reza stated that structurally the walls are solid and you wouldn't notice that the walls are out a bit with the naked eye. As such, I emailed the report to Carlisle Homes so that they are aware of the issues, however, we advised them that we are happy to leave them as they are at this stage. I feel better that they know that we know that there are a few issues, particularly as they stated that the Fixing stage was complete when it wasn't.
EXCERPTS FROM REPORT DATED 2/4/15
The only other issue Reza highlighted (unofficially, as this is not a part of the Fixing Stage report) is that he was concerned about water falling toward the house due to the the low cut on the block. I will continue to get advice re this and bring it up with Carlisle Homes at some stage.
In regard to the crooked walls (see below) we have decided to leave them as they are. Mainly because it will delay the house to have them fixed and Reza stated that structurally the walls are solid and you wouldn't notice that the walls are out a bit with the naked eye. As such, I emailed the report to Carlisle Homes so that they are aware of the issues, however, we advised them that we are happy to leave them as they are at this stage. I feel better that they know that we know that there are a few issues, particularly as they stated that the Fixing stage was complete when it wasn't.
EXCERPTS FROM REPORT DATED 2/4/15
Incomplete Works:
Evidence of incomplete works is outlined below:
Location: Master Suite, Master Suite (W.C.), Laundry & Garage At the time of inspection it was evident that the door and architraves in these mentioned locations were not constructed. Please also note the skirting board was also missing at the time of inspection in the garage. Builder to rectify this defect.
Substandard Workmanship:
Evidence of substandard workmanship is outlined below.
Location: Master Suite – Wall At the time of inspection, it was evident that the western and southern walls in this mentioned area were out of level by approximately 8 and 6mm within 1.8m. According to the “Guide to Standards & Tolerances 2015” wall surfaces are defective if they deviate from vertical by more than 5mm over a 1.8m straight edge. Builder to rectify this defect.
Location: Bedroom 2 At the time of inspection, it was evident that the wall on western side was out of level by approximately 7mm within 1.8m. According to the “Guide to Standards & Tolerances 2015” walls are defective if they deviate from plane (bow) by more than 5mm over a 1.8m straight edge. This tolerance includes internal walls with a build up plaster at internal and external corners of the plasterwork. Builder to rectify this defect.
Location: Theatre At the time of inspection, it was evident that the wall on western and southern was out of level by approximately 7mm within 1.8m. According to the “Guide to Standards & Tolerances 2015” walls are defective if they deviate from plane (bow) by more than 5mm over a 1.8m straight edge. This tolerance includes internal walls with a build up plaster at internal and external corners of the plasterwork. Builder to rectify this defect.
Conclusion- Assessment of overall condition of property
The fixing stage has been erected to satisfactory standard, however some items as mentioned in the report are incomplete and some substandard workmanship is evident. The items in this report should be rectified at fixing stage.
Evidence of incomplete works is outlined below:
Location: Master Suite, Master Suite (W.C.), Laundry & Garage At the time of inspection it was evident that the door and architraves in these mentioned locations were not constructed. Please also note the skirting board was also missing at the time of inspection in the garage. Builder to rectify this defect.
Substandard Workmanship:
Evidence of substandard workmanship is outlined below.
Location: Master Suite – Wall At the time of inspection, it was evident that the western and southern walls in this mentioned area were out of level by approximately 8 and 6mm within 1.8m. According to the “Guide to Standards & Tolerances 2015” wall surfaces are defective if they deviate from vertical by more than 5mm over a 1.8m straight edge. Builder to rectify this defect.
Location: Bedroom 2 At the time of inspection, it was evident that the wall on western side was out of level by approximately 7mm within 1.8m. According to the “Guide to Standards & Tolerances 2015” walls are defective if they deviate from plane (bow) by more than 5mm over a 1.8m straight edge. This tolerance includes internal walls with a build up plaster at internal and external corners of the plasterwork. Builder to rectify this defect.
Location: Theatre At the time of inspection, it was evident that the wall on western and southern was out of level by approximately 7mm within 1.8m. According to the “Guide to Standards & Tolerances 2015” walls are defective if they deviate from plane (bow) by more than 5mm over a 1.8m straight edge. This tolerance includes internal walls with a build up plaster at internal and external corners of the plasterwork. Builder to rectify this defect.
Conclusion- Assessment of overall condition of property
The fixing stage has been erected to satisfactory standard, however some items as mentioned in the report are incomplete and some substandard workmanship is evident. The items in this report should be rectified at fixing stage.
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