BCI: Building Consultancy and Inspections

🏠Practical Completion Horror Story

Before a property reaches its final stages of completion BCI WA ensures that every detail is inspected. Here are the findings from a recent practical completion inspection.

Our inspector found over 130 separate issues with this new build.

🖼️ Swipe through to see detailed photos of these areas!

Here is some of the big issues:

External
1. Downpipes and Stormwater Management: Multiple issues including paint splatter removal, short downpipes exposing gutters, and inadequate stormwater drainage leading to potential flooding risks.

Roof Structure
1. Structural Non-Compliance: Perimeter strapping, and tie-down rods are not connected properly; significant repairs needed to meet Australian Standards.
2. Insulation and Ventilation Issues: Missing insulation batts, improper installation of air conditioning vents affecting roof structure integrity.

Garage
1. Incomplete Installations and Finishing: Missing frame and cover for roof space access, incomplete paintwork on conduits, and poor gap filling at junctions.

Kitchen
1. Cabinetry and Benchtop Defects: Incorrect benchtop overhang, uneven cabinetry doors, and general poor workmanship across cabinetry installations.

Bathrooms
1. Waterproofing and Structural Integrity: Lack of puddle flanges and waterproof membranes in floor wastes, inappropriate sealant uses at floor/tile junctions, and Approximately 85% of the floor tiled area of room are drumming (hollow sounding). This is a defective and requires replacement.

Living/Dinning
1. Cosmetic and Structural Issues: Poorly executed paintwork, visible marks and defects on ceiling and walls, and non-compliance with provided plans for cupboard installations.

Laundry
1. Missing Installations and Poor Finishing: No cabinetry or splashback tiles installed as per plans, missing door seals, and significant floor tiling defects.

We are already coordinating with the relevant contractors and regulatory bodies to address these issues promptly and efficiently. Committed to upholding the highest standards of quality and peace-of-mind in every new-home.

If you're building in WA and have engaged an independent building inspector to do progress reports before you pay your installment then this article is worth reading.

Primarily, ensure your inspector is a registered builder and has 15+ years building and or inspecting experience. This should help to make the process of building in this market a smoother and more enjoyable process.



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