Friday, March 6, 2009

Outstanding Items from Progress Inspection

Lets hope EB handle this better than yesterday, we have again requested we reinspect the property once the outstanding items have been rectified and provide a completion date on the outstanding items.

I'm totally stressed by this whole process which does not help my current state of health as I'm also 'battling' cancer and undergoing treatment whilst all this is happening. We felt like we had no choice but proceed with the building process when I was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer late last year in Sep/Oct the same time construction started. The turn of events with EB have been totally unexpected.

I can't imagine things getting worse than yesterday, lets hope they improve...

Following items outstanding:
  1. Front top level window sill needs to be replaced as it has been poorly laid.
  2. Rear right side brick window sill is broken and needs repairs.
  3. Weep holes need cleaning out in areas.
  4. Brickwork needs acid washing in areas
  5. Lower level roof lead flashings need dressing down correctly - front and back of house
  6. Some of the windows will need aluminium angles to cover the cavity gapping now visible.
  7. Right side small fascia return is not level. To be replaced as per its intended operation
  8. An Engineer to certify the engaged piers in the garage as they should be 350mm x 230 not 230mm x 230mm. The garage external brick wall also needs ventilation to be fitted.
  9. Site needs appropriate surface inlet drainage points to be completed off correctly in areas, subject to Builders contract Specifications. check out the photo of the flooding below.
  10. Some Aluminium windows and sliding/Bi-fold doors tested “inadequate” (cannot even close the back window)
  11. Downpipes to be installed
  12. Rear alfresco area window lowlight has a loose rubber seal - not sure if this was actioned prior to linings
  13. Floor sheeting joints will need to be sanded smooth, prior to completion and some of the loose floor sheets must be screwed to prevent future movement after carpets or agreed floor coverings have been fitted.
  14. Inspector recommend blocks be fitted to wall to accommodate a future wall mounted dryer
  15. The front concrete kerb is damaged as shown and will need repairs. The cause of kerb damage is to be confirmed as to who did this damage. This occurred when the bricks were delivered.
  16. Rear steel door jamb needs to be sealed as there is rusting visible in areas
  17. Balcony area still not complete





This was taken when we had heavy rain last month

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Hermy,
What's going on? Things seemed to be going well up until a while ago and then all of this? It's not really what you would expect from a new build, and I can't imagine how frustrating this must all be for you. Anyway, I hope the builders pull their finger out asap!
Speak soon!
Neal

hermyleen said...

Hi Regina,

This blog is not meant to dissuade you from building with EB; I'm merely writing about my own building journey; not one build is the same and I think you will come across issues whoever builder you get.Good luck on your build. Just pm me if you have any concerns you want to discuss.

hermyleen said...

Hi Neal,

How's Westfield?? how did your tiling go? thanks for your concern, will update you on any progress.

Cheers
Hermyleen

Anonymous said...

Hey Herms,

Hope you are well - sorry to hear re the build issues, on top of all else it must be the last thing you guys need.
If i can be of any help please let me know.

Luv Vee