Building inspections for insurance claims
Will identify damaged areas to be reinstated under an insurance claim
Building inspections are extremely important .
Homes with Disability access need to be checked that they are performing in the services to the occupant and his or her personal needs
The home owner enters into a contract with the chosen QBCC licensed Builder ( in Queensland ) to have their new home constructed within a build time frame , to the approved house plans and specifications .
During the build, the home owner may request some changes to the build / finishes and PC items.
An agreed cost will need to be agreed on prior to any changes being implemented.
This will no doubt incur an extension of the build time, within a reasonable time as agreed by both the builder and home owner.
At handover a ( QBCC CRBI ) Certified residential building inspector can assist with this process , checking on the handover paper work provided by the Builder.
Quality Assurance
Quality assurance is important as the items chosen for the build will have Manufactures recommendations and warranties, Some need to be registered.
The builder needs to have Quality assurance in place so as to protect all your items .
They will need to be in good order free of any construction damage when you take possession of your keys for new home at handover.
That is no damage to cabinetry – tiles – Brickwork – Roof – Paint Etc just to mention a few.
Dilapidation Reports
Why do you need a Dilapidation Report done ?
The home owner may be entering into a contract to have an Extension to their home and need to identify the state of their home prior to allowing the builder to start on the new extension build.
This will ensure if there is a problem with damage to their existing home by the builder, he / she will be shown photos and the Report and asked to repair any damage.
If there is an existing fence – footpaths – crossover – adjacent home this will need to have a dilapidation inspection report.
Disputes with Builders.
Home owners continually tell me stories that the builder and or supervisor doesn’t get back to them.
Most Builder and supervisors will pick up their phones and answer the QBCC CRBI call.
As a QBCC Licensed CRBI we can assist in speaking with the builder on site with the home owner present or Home owner not present as they may live interstate Etc.
It is important that the build goes forward as per the approved house plans and building specifications Etc.
QBCC CRBI can be engaged to be a project manager to assist with the Build on behalf of the home owner as per the home owners directions.
It is always best to talk out any problems as soon as they come to light, as this will keep the build on track and help manage or reduce any extension of time
Project Management
We can offer the home owner project management if they are having difficulty with the pressure and stress of having to deal with the Builder / sub contractors OR just don’t understand the building process , they also may live
interstate and therefore can’t make regular meetings that is, Making decisions as to PC items – Colour selection – Lighting – Air Con – Extension of time, due to Delivery of materials and manpower not arriving on time – Inclement weather – Stage draws – What documents to be signed at handover with the Builder.
The home owner can give directions to the project manager to action on their behalf.