Handover Inspection Report & Defects List · 2020. 3. 31. · Mortar, states that ‘Voids and...

HANDOVER

INSPECTION REPORT

& DEFECTS LIST

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Client & Property Details ................................................................................................................................. 2

Inspection & Report Details ............................................................................................................................. 2

Inspection Notes ............................................................................................................................................... 2

Report Purpose ................................................................................................................................................. 2

General ............................................................................................................................................................. 2

Schedule of Building Defects ........................................................................................................................... 3

Builder’s Responsibility To Rectify ............................................................................................................... 34

Terms & Conditions for the Provision of this Report ..................................................................................... 35


CLIENT & PROPERTY DETAILS

Client Name(s): Muhammed Hossain and Tahnia Hossain

Subject Property: 92 Everton Road, Truganina VIC 3029

Builder: Burbank

INSPECTION & REPORT DETAILS

Inspection Date: Thursday 27th February 2020

Inspection Time: 10:30am

Stage of Works: Nearing completion

Date of this Report: Thursday 27th February 2020

INSPECTION NOTES

At the time of this inspection, we note the following;

1. There were several minor defects and paint touch ups visible throughout that have been marked for rectification, which have not been individually documented in this report.

2. The final house clean had not yet been completed. 3. The owner should mark all minor defects and paint touch ups with the site supervisor to ensure all of

these issues are addressed to their satisfaction.

REPORT PURPOSE

The purpose of this inspection and report is to check on the progress of works and quality of workmanship at

the specified construction stage and to identify defects or faults in the new construction that do not reach an

acceptable standard of quality, or have not been built in a proper workmanlike manner in relation to the

Building Act & Regulations, the Building Code of Australia (BCA), any relevant Australian Standard, any

manufacturer’s installation instruction or the acceptable standards & tolerances as set down by the Victorian

Building Authority (VBA). The results of this inspection are in the Schedule of Building Defects table section.

GENERAL

This report is the result of a visual inspection only and is intended to provide a reasonable confirmation of the

progress and quality of the works to date and to note items that may need attention by the builder to ensure

satisfactory quality of workmanship. This report is not to be read as an instruction to the builder.

Should the reader of this report have any questions in relation to the items set out within it, please do not

hesitate to contact me.

Yours faithfully,




SCHEDULE OF BUILDING DEFECTS

The following is a list of newly identified defects that exist in the finishes and the quality of those finishes, for

which rectification can reasonably be expected to be the responsibility of the builder.

1. Slab Shrinkage Cracks There are several minor shrinkage cracks (~1.5mm wide) in this slab, which should be monitored over the

next 24 months to confirm whether there is any structural movement.

Area: Driveway

It should be noted that it does not appear to be anything more than shrinkage cracks at this stage, however

the owners should monitor these areas with reference to table 2.10 above, and notify the builder of any

changes.


2. Brick Unit (Chipped) There are brick units that have been chipped, which detracts from the overall finish of the brickwork.

Area: 5 x individual chipped bricks on left side of garage opening

The Victorian Building Authority’s Guide to Standards and Tolerances clause 3.10 Cracked Masonry

Units states that ‘Masonry units that are damaged, cracked or otherwise visually inconsistent with the

overall characteristics of the masonry units are defective’.

These defective chipped bricks should be replaced in accordance with above.

3.

Driveway Rust Showing

There is rust showing on the lower section of the driveway paving, indicating that the steel reinforcement

has been installed to close to the top of the concrete, which is both reducing the strength of the concrete,

and allowing rust to come through the surface which looks poorly finished.

This must be rectified prior to handover.


4. Brickwork Mortar Voids There are voids and holes in the finished faces of the mortar joints.

The Victorian Building Authority’s Guide to Standards and Tolerances clause 3.09 Voids and Holes in

Mortar, states that ‘Voids and holes in mortar in masonry walls, excepting weepholes and vents, are

defects if they are visible from a normal viewing position’.

Additionally, Australian Standard AS 4773 - Masonry for Small Buildings requires in clause 11.7.1 that

‘All mortar joints shall be tooled and shall be free of cracks and holes’.

These voids and holes need to be properly patched prior to the affected areas being re-cleaned. Care must

be taken (which may require tests/samples) to ensure that the colour and texture of any mortar repairs

match the existing areas as closely as possible.


5. Brickwork Repairs Visible There is a noticeable difference in the colour of the mortar used on the repairs within the walls of the

brickwork.

The Victorian Building Authority’s Guide to Standards and Tolerances clause 3.05 Blending and matching

of Masonry – Repair Work states that ‘Mortar repairs should be carried out to match existing mortar as

closely as practical’.

These areas will have to be rectified so that the mortar joints are blended in more evenly.


6. Timber Frame & Door Colour There are noticeable differences of colour in the finished entry door and frame staining. It should be noted

that timber colour variations exist naturally due to it being sourced from different trees/species, however

it is possible to apply an additional (or darker) coat to blend these colours with minimal effort.

Area: Entry

The image below was taken recently on a similar project, and included in this report to show how the

frame and door colours can, and should be matched, despite the timber being of a different species.

The Victorian Building Authority’s Guide to Standards and Tolerances clause 12.02 Surface Finish of

Paintwork, states ‘Paintwork is defective if application defects or blemishes such as paint runs, paint

sags, wrinkling, dust, bare or starved painted areas, colour variation, surface cracks, irregular and

course brush marks, sanding marks, blistering, uniformity of gloss level and other irregularities in the

surface are visible from a normal viewing position’.

This frame and door should be properly stained with in accordance with above.


Area: Several chipped in porch entry






8. Brickwork Cleaning There are areas of brickwork that still has mortar residue across the faces and edges of the bricks.

The Victorian Building Authority’s Guide to Standards and Tolerances clause 3.07, Masonry Facing states

that ‘Masonry faces are defective if they are not cleaned and free of excess mortar’ and clause 3.11,

Cleaning, Mortar Smears & Stains states that ‘Stains, mortar smears and damage caused by cleaning are

defects if they are visible from a normal viewing positioning’.

The faces and edges of these bricks will have to be properly and carefully re-cleaned.


9. External Painting There are paint defects such as runs, bare areas, cracks and other irregularities that need to be rectified.

Area: Facade






These areas will need to be properly rectified and re-painted.

10. Caulking Poorly Finished The caulking/sealing in this area has not been neatly completed, which looks poorly finished.

Area: Under kitchen window sill

This caulking must be rectified to ensure a neat finish that is properly sealed.


11. Brick Unit (Not Level) There is a brick unit that has been laid on an angle, which detracts from the overall finish of the brickwork.

Area: Beside pantry window

The builder warrants that the work will be carried out in ‘a proper and workmanlike manner’, and ‘with

reasonable care and skill’, which is not the case in this area, and should be rectified.

12. Downpipe Damaged This downpipe has been damaged from acid, which looks poorly finished.

Area: LHS garage

This downpipe should be replaced with a new one.

13. Downpipe Scratched The downpipe has a visible scratch, which not only looks poorly finished, but will start to rust as the base

metal is exposed.

Area: Pier on LHS garage

BlueScope Steel, the manufacturer of Colorbond steel state on their website that ‘BlueScope steel does

not recommend the use of touch up paints on Colorbond steel’, and that ‘Our recommendation is not to

touch up. Minor scratching will not affect the life of the sheet and is rarely obvious to a casual observer.

Should damage be substantial, replace the sheet. We particularly recommend against the use of spray

cans, as these can result in over-spraying of surrounding areas. The problem might not be immediately

obvious, but since overspray paint weathers at a different rate to the oven dried paint on Colorbond

steel you’ll eventually be left with an unsightly blemish on the sheet’.



14. Brickwork Staining (Acid) There are sections of brickwork that are displaying rust like deposits on the faces of the mortar joints due

to acid staining.

Area: Several areas, mostly on LHS of home

There are a number of causes of this problem, the most common being when too much acid and not enough

water is used in the initial clean, which causes a reaction between the acid and the brick’s clay base to be

absorbed into the mortar joints.

The Victorian Building Authority’s Guide to Standards and Tolerances clause 3.11, Cleaning, Mortar

Smears & Stains states that ‘Stains, mortar smears and damage caused by cleaning are defects if they

are visible from a normal viewing positioning’.

These areas should be properly re-cleaned with a product approved by the brick manufacturer to remove

this staining, with care to ensure that the brickwork and mortar joints are not damaged.

15. Downpipe Damaged This downpipe has been scratched and stained from acid, which looks poorly finished.

Area: Outside meals window



16. Brickwork Joints Damaged The brickwork in this area has been over-cleaned during the brick cleaning process, leaving the mortar

joints pitted and inconsistent, which detracts from the overall finish of the brickwork.

The Victorian Building Authority’s Guide to Standards and Tolerances clause 3.08 Mortar for masonry

states that ‘Mortar is defective if it is not in accordance with the requirements of the Building Code of

Australia or the contract specifications’, and in clause 3.18 Raking of Joints states that ‘Mortar joints in

masonry units are defective if they are raked out to a depth of more than 10mm or are not consistent in

depth throughout’.

These defective mortar joints must be rectified in accordance with above, which will likely require that

they be re-pointed with care to ensure that the repairs match the surrounding areas.


Area: RHS Laundry sliding door frame



18. Aluminium Frame Scratched The aluminium frame has a visible scratch.

Area: Laundry

Often small scratches can be properly repaired if care is taken, therefore this section of the frame should

be carefully and properly repaired, otherwise it will need to be replaced.

19. Brickwork Lintel Mortar The brickwork mortar has not been neatly finished at the steel lintels over the openings, which detracts

from the overall finish.

The builder warrants that the work will be carried out in ‘a proper and workmanlike manner’, and ‘with

reasonable care and skill’, which is not the case in this area, and should be rectified so that it is neatly

finished in all areas.


20. Silt Pits Covered The silt pits installed around to divert the surface water away have been covered with soil, not allowing

the water to drain away from the edge of the building, which is directing surface water onto the ground

immediately adjacent to the footings.

The site drainage must be immediately rectified to prevent further ponding of water against the footings.

21. External Painting There are paint defects such as runs, bare areas, cracks and other irregularities that need to be rectified.

Area: Alfresco lintels






These areas will need to be properly rectified and re-painted.



Area: Alfresco





23. Downpipe Damaged This downpipe has scratches and acid stains, which looks poorly finished.

Area: Rear wall



Area: Meals window




25. Cleaning (Spot Clean) There is a spill, stain or mark that needs to be properly cleaned.

Area: Alfresco brickwork

The Victorian Building Authority’s Guide to Standards and Tolerances clause 18.08 Cleaning, states that

‘Owners are entitled to expect that the building site and works are clean and tidy on completion’, and

that ‘Building works are defective where windows are not clean, floors are not swept, mopped or

vacuumed as appropriate, tiles, sinks, basins, troughs, baths, etc. are not cleaned, and shelving, drawers

and cupboards ready for use’.

This area will need to be properly cleaned in accordance with above.

26. Cleaning (Finished Slab) The finished concrete floor slab in this area has excess building debris, and/or visible spills and stains that

have not been properly cleaned.

Area: Alfresco










Area: Alfresco



changes.

28. Packers Visible There are plastic packers that support the splashback on the kitchen window reveal that are visible through

the glazing on the outside, which look poorly finished.



29. Articulation Joint Not Continuous The articulation joint is not continuous through all brick courses from bottom to top, which will stop their

ability to move when it experiences the expected brick growth and foundation movement.

Area: Above stairwell window

Articulation joints are the vertical gaps constructed into clay brickwork to absorb the expected structural

movement of the building’s foundation material, and just as importantly to act as control joints to absorb

the expected growth in the clay bricks from long-term thermal expansion. Brick manufacturers allow for

an estimated 15 year coefficient of expansion of between 0.3 to 0.9mm per metre of brickwork, which

would equate to between 5 and 15mm of possible expansion over the longer external walls of this home.

The relevant Australian Standard AS 3700 Masonry Structures requires in section 12.4.3 Movement

Control Joints, that ‘Expansion joints (closing control joints) and articulation joints shall be clean and

free from any hard or incompressible material for the full width and depth of the joint before joint-

filling material (if any) is inserted’.

Additionally, Part 3.3.1.8 Vertical Articulation Joints, of the NCC’s Building Code of Australia (BCA)

requires that ‘Vertical articulation joints between masonry elements must have a width not less than

10mm’, and the Victorian Building Authority’s Guide to Standards and Tolerances clause 3.03 Movement;

control joints in masonry walls, states that ‘Control joints are defective if they do not extend through the

full thickness of masonry skin’.

This articulation joint must be properly installed before the surrounding works proceed any further.

Alternatively, the builder should provide evidence from the engineer to the owners that this joint can be

not continuous.


Area: Mortar on HWS slab









Area: Caulking changes colour halfway up wall near gas meter


32. Cleaning (Meter Box) The electrical meter box needs to be cleaned out to remove the excess debris and rubble.



that ‘Building sites are defective if, upon handover, that are not clear of building debris’.

The electrical meter box will need to be properly cleaned in accordance with above.


Area: Downpipe near gas meter








34. Cleaning (Windows & Doors) There are areas where the windows and doors have not been properly cleaned.






All of the external frames will need to be properly cleaned in accordance with above.

35. Concrete Floor Repairs There has been an obvious repair to the top of the finished floor slab.

Area: Where weather rebate extended in garage

The Victorian Building Authority’s Guide to Standards and Tolerances, clause 2.12 Repairs to Exposed

Concrete Slabs states that ‘The repair is defective if it does not, as closely as practical, match the existing

work in appearance, colour and texture’.

The finish of this exposed concrete floor will need to be rectified so that it is consistent in appearance,

which will most likely require it to be re-topped.


36. Caulking Required There is caulking/sealing required in this area, as the current gaps look poorly finished.

Area: Around facade window where gaps exist


37. Caulking Required There is caulking/sealing required in this area, as the current gaps look poorly finished.

Area: Top left of facade window


38. Paint Thin/Bare There are areas where the finished paint appears not to properly cover, and requires additional coats of

paint.

Area: Garage cornice


Paintwork states that ‘Paintwork is defective if application defects or blemishes such as paint runs, paint




Additional coats of paint should be applied in accordance with the above requirement.



Area: Garage brickwork







40. Paint Touch Ups There are numerous minor paint defects such as runs, bare areas, cracks, marks and other irregularities

that need to be rectified throughout, too many to individually document in this report.






All of these areas will need to be properly rectified and re-painted.


41. Cleaning (Finished Slab) The finished concrete floor slab in this area has excess building debris, and/or visible spills and stains that

have not been properly cleaned.







42. Architrave Mitre Gaps The architrave mitres have visible gaps, or are starting to crack, which looks poorly finished.

The Victorian Building Authority’s Guide to Standards and Tolerances clause 10.01 Gaps associated with

internal fixing states that ‘Unless documented otherwise, gaps between mouldings or between mouldings

and other fixtures, at mitre or butt joints, or at junctions with a wall or other surfaces, are defective if

they exist at handover, or exceed 1 mm in width within the first 12 months of completion and are visible

from a normal viewing position’.

These architraves will need to be re-aligned and secured prior to sanding and painting.




Area: Garage



changes.


Area: Kitchen



45. Hinge Screws Incorrect & Damaged There are some hinge screws installed that are either damaged, or not the correct type.

Area: Several areas where plaster screws used in door hinges

All of the damaged and incorrect screws should be installed to ensure the proper operation of the hinges.


Area: Laundry


47. Door Margin Gaps The margin gaps around this door varies in their finished widths.

Area: Internal Laundry door

The Victorian Building Authority’s Guide to Standards and Tolerances clause 8.04 Internal Door

Clearances states that ‘The installation of doors is defective if within three months of completion,

clearances between door leaves and frames and between adjacent door leaves are not uniform and if

not otherwise documented, a clearance between door leaves or between a door leaf and the frame is

defective if it is less than 2mm or greater than 5mm in width’.

The gaps around these doors must be adjusted to comply with this tolerance.


48. Architrave Air Gaps There are several window/door architraves on the external walls that have not been fully sealed to the wall,

which will allow air movement and reduce the energy efficiency of this home.

Part 3.12.3.3 and Part 3.12.3.5 of the NCC’s Building Code of Australia (BCA) calls for all gaps around

external windows and doors to be sealed. Australian Standard AS 2047 also calls for the sealing of window

to stop air penetration.

Additionally, the Victorian Building Authority’s Guide to Standards and Tolerances clause 8.02 Weather-

tightness of windows, doors, and window and door frames, states that ‘Window frame and door frame

installations are defective if, due to the builder’s workmanship, they leak or cause unhealthy or

dangerous conditions, loss of amenity for occupants, undue dampness or deterioration of building

elements’, and that ‘Windows and doors are defective if they are not sealed in accordance with the

requirements of the Building Code of Australia’.

These gaps between the architraves and walls must be sealed in all areas in accordance with the

requirements above.

49. Timber Door/Frame Staining There are visible defects and poorly finished sections of staining on the timber door/frame.

Area: Entry door


Paintwork states that ‘Paintwork is defective if application defects or blemishes such as paint runs, paint




This timber door/frame will need to be sanded back prior to re-staining.


50. Plaster Poorly Finished The plaster joint has been poorly finished with indentations and tool marks.

Area: Library

The Victorian Building Authority’s Guide to Standards and Tolerances clause 9.13 Level of Finish for

Plasterboard, states that ‘All joint compound will be finished smooth and be free of tool marks and

ridges’.

This area will have to be properly rectified in accordance with this requirement.

51. Door Edges Not Sealed (Wet Area) The top/bottom edges of the external door have not been properly sealed, which is contrary to the

manufacturer’s requirements.

Area: Ground floor PDR

The Victorian Building Authority’s Guide to Standards and Tolerances clause 8.06 Sealing of Door Edges

states that ‘Door leaves are defective if they do not have all sides, top and bottom edges that are sealed

to prevent moisture entering’, and clause 8.01 Installation of external windows and door states that

‘Unless documented otherwise, external windows and doors are defective if they are not installed and

flashed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions’.

These edges need to be properly sealed in accordance with this requirement.

52. Adjust Cavity Doors The theatre double doors need to be adjusted to close up tight in the centre.



53. Joinery Door Alignment The gaps around the joinery doors and drawer fronts are not properly aligned.

Area: Kitchen

The Victorian Building Authority’s Guide to Standards and Tolerances clause 10.04 Bench tops, cabinet

doors and drawer fronts states that ‘Unless otherwise specified, cabinet door and drawer fronts are

defective if they are not aligned, or do not have consistent gaps between them at handover, and can be

seen from a normal viewing position’.

The joinery in this area must be properly re-aligned in accordance with above.

54. Skirting Board Not Flush The skirting boards are visibly not flush, which looks poorly finished.

Area: Bed 1 rumpus

The Victorian Building Authority’s Guide to Standards and Tolerances clause 10.02 Joints in fixing of

internal mouldings states that ‘Unless documented otherwise, the faces of architraves and skirtings are

defective if they are not aligned and flush at mitres and butt joints and the misalignment can be seen


These skirting boards will need to be re-aligned and secured prior to sanding and painting.



Area: Rear sliding doors to alfresco



56. Joinery Screw Caps There are cover caps missing from the joinery, exposing the screws, which looks poorly finished.

Area: Kitchen

Screw caps that match the colour of the joinery should be installed in these areas to cover the screws.

57. Architrave Mitre Gaps The architrave mitres have visible gaps, or are starting to crack, which looks poorly finished.

The Victorian Building Authority’s Guide to Standards and Tolerances clause 10.01 Gaps associated with

internal fixing states that ‘Unless documented otherwise, gaps between mouldings or between mouldings

and other fixtures, at mitre or butt joints, or at junctions with a wall or other surfaces, are defective if

they exist at handover, or exceed 1 mm in width within the first 12 months of completion and are visible


These architraves will need to be re-aligned and secured prior to sanding and painting.


58. Door Edges Not Sealed (Wet Area) The top/bottom edges of the external door have not been properly sealed, which is contrary to the

manufacturer’s requirements.

Area: Ensuite

The Victorian Building Authority’s Guide to Standards and Tolerances clause 8.06 Sealing of Door Edges

states that ‘Door leaves are defective if they do not have all sides, top and bottom edges that are sealed

to prevent moisture entering’, and clause 8.01 Installation of external windows and door states that

‘Unless documented otherwise, external windows and doors are defective if they are not installed and

flashed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions’.

These edges need to be properly sealed in accordance with this requirement.

59. Benchtop Damaged The benchtop has sustained damage, which looks poorly finished and needs to be rectified.

Area: Ensuite vanity beach scratched

The Victorian Building Authority’s Guide to Standards and Tolerances clause 10.06 Manufactured

material states that ‘Any cracking, displacement, pitting or similar blemishes in surfaces of

manufactured materials are defective if they are caused by the builder and can be seen from a normal

viewing position’. Extreme care must be taken by the builder if choosing to repair this area, as clause 10.07

Rectification of defective natural materials and manufactured materials states that ‘The rectification of

surfaces is defective if the rectification work does not reasonably match the adjacent areas. If

reasonable matching is not possible, the entire surface shall be replaced’.

The benchtop in this area should be properly repaired or replaced in accordance with above.


60. Theatre Door Pulls The theatre door pulls are not aligned, which looks poorly finished.



Area: Bath


62. Downlight Warning Sign There are downlights fitted in this home, however there has not been a downlight warning sign installed

in the roof space at the access point.

Australian AS 3000 Wiring Rules states in clause 4.5.2.3.2 that ‘where recessed luminaires are installed

in an accessible roof space, a permanent and legible warning sign shall be installed in the roof space

adjacent to the access panel in a position that is visible to a person entering the space’.

A warning sign should be immediately installed into this roof space.


63. Insulation Missing The ceiling insulation has not been installed in all areas, which will be reducing the effectiveness of this

home’s energy rating compliance.

Sustainability Victoria’s Energy Smart Housing Manual warns that ‘if ends and edges of batts are not

snugly fitted then up to 5% of the ceiling area will not be properly covered, which would lose up to 50%

of the potential insulation benefit’. Additionally, relevant Australian Standard AS 3900 Bulk Thermal

Insulation requires that the entire ceiling area be fully insulated.

The insulation needs to be installed in all areas to achieve the required R-value across the entire area.

64. Waterproofing Visible The waterproofing substrate is visible on both sides of the bathroom shower, which looks poorly finished.



65. WC Cistern The cistern in the upstairs WC has not been properly secured to the wall.



BUILDER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO RECTIFY

Your Building Contract;

The building contract you have with your builder is a legally binding contract, which amongst several other

things, outlines the specific details of your new home and the amount you will need to pay your builder.

Both your building contract and the Domestic Building Contracts Act (Act of Parliament in Victoria) have

warranties that your builder must provide you, which in part state;

i. The builder warrants that the work will be carried out in a proper and workmanlike manner and in accordance with the plans and specifications set out in the contract.

ii. The builder warrants that the work will be carried out in accordance with, and will comply with, all laws and legal requirements including, without limiting the generality of this warranty, the

Building Act and the regulations made under that Act.

iii. The builder warrants that the work will be carried out with reasonable care and skill and will be completed by the date (or within the period) specified by the contract.

These warranties mean that your builder has a contractual obligation to rectify or otherwise justify all of the

identified items that breach any of your plans, specification, the NCC/BCA and all of the Australian Standards

referenced within it; and must do so in a proper workmanlike manner with reasonable care and skill.

The Building Surveyor’s Role;

Your builder may try to represent to you that because the building surveyor has approved a stage of works

then they do not need to address any additional items identified within this report, however this is not true.

The building surveyor only operates under and ensures compliance with the Building Act, not the Domestic

Building Contracts Act or your building contract, to which they are not party to. Any such representation

would only be from someone that is either ill-informed or attempting to mislead you!

While the building surveyor does play a regulatory role in the process of your new home’s construction, they

are not the final advocate on its quality or its compliance with your building contract or the Domestic Building

Contracts Act.

You should note that on completion of the construction of your home, the building surveyor will issue an

Occupancy Permit, however what most people are never made aware of is that Section 46 Effects of Occupancy

Permits of the Building Act clearly states that ‘An Occupancy permit is not evidence that the building or part

of a building to which it applies complies with this Act or the Building Regulations’. As a result, there is

very little protection for you from the surveyor, other than knowing your home complies with the minimum

regulatory requirements of the Building Act.

Nowhere in the Building Act does it state that a surveyor’s approval overrides compliance with the Domestic

Building Contracts Act, and vice-versa. Therefore, your builder has a regulatory obligation to comply with the

Building Act and a contractual obligation to comply with the Domestic Building Contracts Act.

Completion & Final Payment;

For your builder to have reached the completion stage of your home, at which point they are entitled to receive

their final payment, they must have completed all of their requirements under the Building Act and provided

you with a copy of the Occupancy Permit. They must also have completed your home in a proper and

workmanlike manner and in accordance with the plans and specifications; and all work performed by them

must also have been carried out with reasonable care and skill.

It should be noted that until your builder has achieved full compliance with these warranties then the works

remain incomplete, and the builder would not be entitled to receive final payment. The outstanding and newly-

identified items documented in the schedules below must be properly addressed by your builder for your home

to reach completion.


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2. No advice is given regarding the presence, or effect, of termites on the Property. A specialist company should be approached to provide such certification if required.

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of the inspection, and should not in any way be relied upon by the Client as a substitute for obtaining expert

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any prior agreement or understanding or anything connected with that subject matter.

18. These are the standard terms and conditions under which we provide our service to you. When we provide you our service, we do so on the basis that these terms and conditions make up the terms of the contract

between you and us, and you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

19. If you do not agree to be bound by these terms and conditions, then you must contact us prior to us providing you our service to advise us that you do not want to make a contract with us, and do not want us to provide

our service to you.

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