Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Is a building inspector worth it during construction? 2May 20, 2020 9:00 pm Follow Our Clarendon - Double Gable, Hamptons Inspired Fairmont 35 https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=94604 Re: Is a building inspector worth it during construction? 4May 20, 2020 10:03 pm Follow Our Clarendon - Double Gable, Hamptons Inspired Fairmont 35 https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=94604 Re: Is a building inspector worth it during construction? 10May 26, 2020 11:11 am Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Is a building inspector worth it during construction? 12May 27, 2020 3:11 pm Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Is a building inspector worth it during construction? 14May 28, 2020 9:35 am Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Is a building inspector worth it during construction? 18Sep 09, 2021 5:48 am strannik Would it be fair to say that the need for and the value you get out of building inspector depends on the kind of builder one is going with? Strannik You have totally hit the nail on the head with your comment. The reason you would need a building inspector with a project home builder is that your building inspector is doing the job of the builder's site supervisor. One of the key reasons that project homes are so much cheaper is that their site supervisors who are paid between $80-100k are looking after 15-20 homes each. A significant portion of the site supervisors aren't even qualified builders, but generally trades with a very limited skill set. The other way they keep costs down is by paying trades below market rates and then contractors are forced to rush work and take shortcuts so they can make a profit. I know several companies who pay framing carpenters around $40/hour ( half the market rate) so the carpenters do half a job and this gets missed. This is a terrible combination. In my experience, there is no way that a single human, no matter how good they are can adequately supervise the construction quality of so many homes and pick up on the all the defects and then chase the contractors and then reinspect to make sure the defects are fixed. Another issue is that a number of companies only pay their supervisors once each stage is finished so its in their interest to tick off a stage is finished and move onto the next as quickly as possible. On top that that, clients aren't allowed onsite to inspect work and are only given rushed inspection times when payments are due. We spend hours on frame inspections checking everything several times. In contrast, provided they are inducted and adhere to PPE our clients are welcome onto site everyday, if they have any questions or issues we talk it through and fix as needed. So yes, if you choose a project home builder due to your budget, you should allocate some money for a building inspector. Cheers Simeon Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Re: Is a building inspector worth it during construction? 19Sep 09, 2021 8:50 am Yep. The step ladders on Metricon's site supervisors' utes are firmly bolted to the roof racks, they are never used onsite - just displayed as advertising props on the ute. Re: Is a building inspector worth it during construction? 20Sep 09, 2021 9:42 am Kippers01 Yep. The step ladders on Metricon's site supervisors' utes are firmly bolted to the roof racks, they are never used onsite - just displayed as advertising props on the ute. That is so funny! Thanks for the laugh Kippers Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. I would send it to the certifier who is technically your representative and working on your behalf not the builder's 1 2665 1 62418 In fairness nobody gave a crap about the ACCC and the gag clauses continued in the pro forma templates of a few other builders after the ACCC took on Wisdom, and more… 19 75221 |