Friday, January 16, 2009

Building Inspector & More Frames are Up

We have managed to contact my husband's work colleague's father about Building Inspections.  Spoke with him and found out there are two recommended inspections: (1) After brick and roof stage, just before internal wall linings; (2) Just before handover.  Each inspection is $495 which includes a detailed, photographic report.  Howard (from H&K Ryan), anticipates that the first inspection would be in about 6 weeks.  

I phoned the site supervisor to give him notice that we have hired an independent building inspector and I asked if he would let them know when the roof is finished.  He said he didn't have anything to do with that.  So, the right protocol is for me to find out when the roof is to be finished, ring Howard and he will organise with our site supervisor when to carry out the inspection - got it.  Checked out the H&K Ryan website and they seem to be pretty credible.  Howard has even appeared on channel 9, imparting his knowledge about inspections.  Feels like we're in good hands.       
More frames have gone up.  Got the carpenter's number as we're going away for most of the week next week and I may not see them again.  Things are looking great, schedule wise!  



We did notice that there is quite a bit of overhang at the front elevation where the lounge is, and also just under the entry door frames.  On the left had corner, the concrete looks like it's been chipped so the actual corner timber frame is not supported entirely.  Must contact our site supervisor about these.



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