Building Nightmares Unveiled: A Homeowner's Harrowing Journey Through Construction Chaos

[@damianpater6286]

As the homeowner, words can't truly capture the depth of gratitude I'm feeling in response to the incredible outpouring of support I've received recently. For the past 4 years, I believed I was facing these challenges in isolation. It's almost miraculous how Site Inspections entered my life at precisely the right moment - they have been my true saviors. Their unparalleled expertise and profound understanding of the field are truly awe-inspiring. I extend my heartfelt thanks to all those who have reached out, and especially to the team at Site Inspections for being an unwavering pillar of support. I only wish I could personally express my appreciation to each and every person who has shown kindness during this journey. Wishing you all the very best, Damian

[@si_vis_amari_ama]

Add me in, I was just viewing the video now. I was thinking "poor homeowner". I am sorry for your ordeal and sincerely hope that you receive adequate restitution.

[@belindaworthing-parkes8081]

I wish you all the best of luck and in the end I hope you have a truly wonderful house to live in and enjoy. 🙏❤️

[@pittchaser]

Can I ask, what happens now? Is it structurally unsound, and will the builder be paying damages? Sorry you've been dealing with this, it's insane.

[@amandarose4469]

@@pittchaser from other videos it may have to go to court, but even a ruling will see the contractor dissolve their business only to reform as another business entity. Things have to change, this contractor should lose all his assets and be in jail. He has clearly lied and bullied the homeowner, the state of the house is astounding. To the homeowner I can only wish you the best and hopefully work out why the inspection was passed, that feels dodgy to me.

[@anguswheaton20]

Hang in there mate, this must be so distressing and difficult to deal with.

[@vickikay54]

The fact that this atrocious work is being passed by inspectors at every stage, tells me that money is changing hands somewhere.

[@craigwatson921]

no they just super lazy and all friends.

[@ahliong]

not as you would thought . @@craigwatson921

[@cranegantry868]

@@craigwatson921 hahahahaha, NOPE.

[@kiwia8271]

As an x builder believe me when I say most council inspectors have no idea of what they need to be looking for, or at.

[@troymash]

More like inspectors that just don't give a crap because it's not their house so tick and flick

[@nathanford5874]

As a Builder myself I'm glad you're doing this. I'm so sick of incompetence being passed off as being acceptable.

[@bjtaudio]

The trouble for the customer one bad builders work the fact it was passed, means no one can be trusted. It makes all builders look bad, and the gov do nothing, and their is no one to help. Doubt its incompetence as such, it more deliberate to save money, use non qualified in experienced persons.

[@Jimmeh_B]

I wonder how many of those "Skilled workers" they've been importing were involved in this?

[@arebee9024]

that or meth@@Jimmeh_B

[@Pgt93]

Hey Nathan, just out of interest have you ever worked with a dodgy builder/company over the years? I'm curious if they know they're cutting corners or if it's a lack of training? Like were you ever with a company that was dodgy and had to jump ship because of it? Genuinely curious how this kind of poor work even happens.

[@nathanford5874]

@Pgt93 Yes I'm quite sure that some of them know, but a lot of the time the actual builder never goes to the site. They rely on someone else with limited experience, and who isn't trained properly.

[@DonalKavanagh1963]

I am disgusted! With over 43 years working in the building trade, I have never seen such appalling workmanship. Thankyou for your committment to integrity. Keep it coming.

[@dc6233]

Imagine if it snows on that roof, or what happens when the walls get sheetrocked, furniture is brought in. Terrible construction, seems like the guys first time with metal studs. The carpenters union in Boston, MA was amzing, those guys could build anything. I was the HVAC guy and saw all their work...

[@alexanderaffeldt3716]

no wonder the price is low and why do clients just go for the cheapest price?

[@nicholas-k8j]

@@alexanderaffeldt3716 why? because people in Australia arent dumb enough to fall for garbage quality scam prices in retail thats why,,, building industry no exception it makes no difference... you can buy a chinese HDMI video cable for 6 USD or you can buy a gold plated MONSTER cable for $100 USD BOTH are made in china both are digital information.... the monster company scams people by putting gold plated on the box - there is no such thing as digital signal information with more quality it either works or does not work... Building products do the same - why are there huge prices differences for the same product , whatever they can get away with there is no RRP anymore.

[@victorsauvage1890]

I find this the most entertaining program I have seen -- Ought to be on TV -- Fascinating -- Cant take my eyes off the screen -- So much money involved -- So destructive -- I suspect that this is not "big greed" but 'penny pinching' -- I suspect that these so-and-so's are smashing the hopes of their clients for a couple of hundred dollars here and there or to get on to the next job one day earlier.

[@waynefisher4296]

Along with scam builders, these building inspectors are scammers as well. You are doing a fantastic job exposing these criminals.

[@Phil_K3n_Sebben]

I supply frame and truss, it's incredible the amount of times I've had builders tell me they just throw out our plans and installation guides, and 'just make it work'.

[@mike4802]

The house that my parents got built more than 20 years ago had only one "defect", i.e. a loose door knob. The quality of workmanship, for the most part, has crashed. Greed has taken over.

[@RS-rj5sh]

Back when builders and tradies cared, now they don't give a sh#t, its just the over inflated cost, sh#t quality and then see ya later sucker....

[@SwtorNyte]

People are no longer happy to earn decent wage, they want the max $$$ with minimal effort. Even if you offered these guys 20% extra to make sure it's done right it still would have been in the same state. People who have no issues cutting corners will do it regardless of the money on the table.

[@dragginmedown]

Nah it was still dodgy back then. And there are still good and bad tradies today

[@RS-rj5sh]

@@SwtorNyte try getting a sparky or plumber out for a small job today....won't happen. If their not making 5k for a few hours work they ain't showing up. So learn to do it yourself or pay whatever BS price they calculate in their head.

[@Jim-yk9zw]

@@RS-rj5sh I just bought an older house that needs a bit of plumbing rectification and he gave me a rough over the phone quote of $1600 after his own investigation and then the actual quote went up to $2500. And he was highly rated on google. I'm a tradie in training myself and already I see shit workmanship but there are good tradies it's just hard to know who's who.

[@ardyaprilianta9732]

Imagine signing your life of 30 years to pay for this kind of workmanship.

[@DoomKid]

I am SO happy I bought a house from the 70s. It’ll still be standing with only standard upkeep long after all these “beautiful modern homes” are piles of rubble (only about 3-4 years based on some of the videos I see on this channel!)

[@Paul-qq7mh]

I know it's disgraceful. It's like we live in a 3rd world country.

[@bradallen8909]

@@Paul-qq7mh We do live in one. We're just too stupid to admit it.

[@ozymandias7940]

30 year home loan, but the house won't last 10 years! What a disgrace...

[@alanhughes1262]

@@Paul-qq7mh The third world country are building better homes these days i know i sub contracted one out the work is spot on .the industry needs a shake up.

[@Chickenhawk6451]

Residential structural engineer here - hoo boy, where do I start?? I'd be tempted to condemn it in it's entirety, many many non-compliances in addition to the ones you identified....... I think this video demonstrates the absolute necessity of independent 3rd party inspections. A good independent inspection will be the best money you will ever spend, as a builder OR a home-owner - It never hurts to have a second set of eyes on something!

[@davidhester6648]

Truss and Frame designer here, one of the biggest things is builders cheaping out on engineering. Half of the engineering plans are a slab design and every other part is "by supplier" The houses are getting crazy, the draftys don't understand how they are built and the engineer just gives up and leaves it to timber guy to sort.

[@rosscato8745]

…. And builder with 46 years experience here. This place is stuffed. It needs to come down. There’s really no rectifying the issues here apart from starting over.

[@chrisjie2127]

What happens in these scenarios? Does the home owner just have to write off the payments he's already made and start again? I guess it's better than finding this stuff out after you've moved in.@@rosscato8745

[@disvert9355]

Especially an unbiased second set of eyes, one who has the owners best interests at heart.

[@lorgerdat]

Yeah I didn’t trust our site supervisor, best money I spent was hiring my own 3rd party inspector with stage inspections before each progressive payment. Kept the builder on their toes.

[@TheeTurtzzz]

I’m a site manager for a very reputable building company in WA. I have never seen anything this horrid in my entire life. Our workmanship over here is actually still really good all things considered over the last few years. Contrary to what people may think about the building industry there are still builders and site managers out there who care for the client, the build and the company and are passionate about what they do and strive to provide each and every client with their dream home. Makes me sad to see stuff like this. Thanks for doing gods work mate in exposing this kind of thing. All I ask of anyone wanting to build is PLEASE, do your due diligence in researching for reputable builders.

[@TheHerring7]

It is mentioned in the video that the build passed inspection. What is the point of inspections if this passes? How can a consumer protect themselves if there is no accountability to the public for delivering this level of incompetence? Is the law actively shielding dodgy operators and organisations from exposure? The end result is unavoidably that it reflects badly on those who do the right thing..😞

[@TonyTony-rd4rj]

@@TheHerring7This has all happened since councils stop doing building inspections.

[@mcspud]

Mate I'm a Perthian - which place?

[@milkoowen6800]

Can you recommend a reputable builder in Perth?

[@59seank]

@suspicionofdeceit Search for "home inspection" on KZbin and you will find all kinds of US construction disasters. I like the guy who does inspections in Austin Texas. They build their walls with cardboard sheathing.

[@justaguy-69]

I BUILT MY OWN HOME IN THE PHILIPPINES with zero experience, well, i had been around const. all my life, and i READ a lot. but i am SO glad i saw each and every screw nail concrete rebar in the entire house being placed or placed it myself. its been 9 years 5 typhoons and dozens of 4 and 5.2 earthquakes since i built, not a crack or leak. i'm beside the ocean so as long as i use an elect wire brush and prime and paint my steel bars of terrace handrail and roof metal every 2-3 years - i'm golden. thats it for maint !

[@monicakristy4590]

If only all homes (and other industries) were built with that level pride and pleasure we all be on a better level. Sometimes I think expanding the apprentice and internship agenda (the American system) on zero or close to no pay from late 1998 in Australia to now , has made lots of new talent bitter or care little of their works, you get what u pay for. Young trades every decade have to do even more hundred of hours free of charge to obtain a certificate of skill. You should pay for work, even if it little, it's something to acknowledge their efforts not not feel a fool. But it's true, if you can, build your own. I'd love to have that chance 😊

[@justaguy-69]

@@monicakristy4590 in the US i was getting $16 per hr as a union apprentice and the journeymen were getting 32, we worked our way up. at the time most people in labor etc were getting 14-16 dollars an hour or less.

[@monicakristy4590]

@@justaguy-69 Well I stand corrected. I'm glad you had a good beginning into the industry. I heard the terms from the US originally, but when it became more widespread here in oz throughout the 2000s pay levels just started to drop and drop to the point of no pay so you can get your certificate to work and get pay later. Now it's in other industries like nursing, design so on.... That said, there is a way to get pay, but usually it won't be allowed to count toward any certifications. I think if your getting help from an employee and they are doing their best and learning, payment is the fate trade. But you wouldn't pay someone who doesn't work or doesn't want to contribute and grow. But this goes both ways.

[@justaguy-69]

@@monicakristy4590 we had class and got paid 1/2 scale working and learned from our co workers and journeymen.

[@justinhankinson843]

I keep going on about it, make the people who sign off compliance accountable. Strip them of their ability to do the inspect, make them accountable for the cost to get it back to compliance. I bet after the first time an inspector gets charged and loses his registration they rest might not be a flippant.

[@tecnaman9097]

Spot on.

[@allisterdavidson9805]

Simpler solution......STOP allowing the builders to engage their own building surveyors and have the lender and/or home owner appoint one instead. It should be law or at least contingent on a building permit and or home loan approval. Unfortunately the current model means the home owner either pays once and suffers the shodiness of the builder's surveyor (read mate) or they have to pay twice to engage their own independent inspector as well. Builders do factor in the cost of their surveyor when they sell a house build contract. We had to pay for an independent inspection company for our build and surprise surprise !....each and every stage of the inspection that the builder's surveyor had signed off on, our inpsector found many defects. After days each time back and forth with the builder throwing up arguments, the builder each time had to pause the build, reassess and then agree with us and rectify. This added 6 months to the build equating to 6 months of extra rent payments @ $600 per week of which the builder just shrugged and went "oh sorry about that", no refunds and no offer of a discount This essentially equated to us living without items we'd planned to do after the build due to a lack of funds which were re-directed to extra rental payments due to their stuff ups having to be reworked after initially being passed by their own inspector. Onlyone time did their surveyors rescind their approval after we challenged their 'expert knowledge' when confronting them with our inspector's findings. Can't argue standards I'm afraid! At the end of the day the government has allowed this to happen by A. allowing builder appointed inpsections, B. not being heavy handed enough when builders breach the rules and C. creating this mess in the first place by pushing a building boom that builders can't keep pace with in the first place.

[@panfon5650]

Yes the most staggering thing about this is that it passed frame inspection......

[@justinhankinson843]

@@panfon5650 it’s basically fraud at worse or theft. You are stealing money from people by signing of so a builder gets payment regardless if they do the right thing or not. We are not talking hundreds of dollars but $100k or more. People have been locked up for less.

[@yowten8994]

They need jail time.

[@simmogj]

Lock up? Lock the builder up! A good indication is a tidy safe site. This site is a mess and the work quality sure matches

[@garynew9637]

The rubbish around the site is very telling!

[@traiyer2508]

Honestly looks like an Asian or Indian crew has done the job. I’d be interested to know.

[@ericjohnson9468]

EXACTLY!… as a retired senior const. Sup’t, that was the FIRST thing I noticed. I NEVER allowed subcontractors to carry on like this, & all ‘subs’ knew it… All the good ‘subs’ appreciated my expectations, while the ‘hack-artists’ did poorly… & weren’t around long…

[@tedecker3792]

Lock up the inspector as well

[@JimboJones-qn4wd]

At the time of posting, there were 2 thumbs down. I'm assuming that the builder and their lawyer have watched the video.

[@RS-rj5sh]

Or a drunk watching random KZbin clips....🤣

[@ozymandias7940]

😂😂😂

[@JW-qf2fx]

My first year dyslexic apprentice has eternally better understanding of plans, regs and physical workmanship than these cowboys, the fact that multiple people and companies were involved in this is a massive issue. He could honestly put a better frame and roof structure together on his own without much guidance than this whole team of companies. Disgusting tbh

[@fichboy99]

some viewers don't understand the thumbs down system, and select thumbs down because they unhappy with the video content (not the channel but the emotions they feel from watching.)

[@hotpuppy1]

Time for legal proceedings. Not one more payment. Should not have paid the first one. Sue to get it back. The inspector that approved it needs to be brought up on charges. It needs to be all redone to the prints with NO exceptions.

[@JBLegal09]

Highly recommend these guys. Did the most comprehensive report on my daughter's property in Flemington last week. Thank you.

[@Paul-qq7mh]

Where many defects found?

[@JBLegal09]

@Paul-qq7mh Yes, in bathrooms and roof run-off, they will be negotiating down the price. If they don't agree, they'll walk away.

[@Paul-qq7mh]

@@JBLegal09 Thanks Good luck

[@kadmow]

@@JBLegal09 - wouldn't a repair or walk be the only acceptable course of action ?? - sadly.

[@JBLegal09]

​​@@kadmowthey've walked away - quoted $200K for repairs on a new build townhome.

[@belindaworthing-parkes8081]

I actually feel physically sick watching this. Where are the rights for this home owner? 😢😮

[@mattyreardon3593]

Hahhahaha hilarious! As australians our human rights are a farce.

[@kerryould7874]

There is none 😢

[@Richorob]

So true… Such a shame

[@GG-mf3rz]

If this makes you sick wait till you find what else is happening in this world.

[@pennywise4843]

If you think the building industry is corrupt, the medical is even worse. Most of the people shocked about this build likely followed Government health advice to get the jab. Every industry is compromised.

[@sandbarsoundbar]

Both the builders and the surveyors that signed off on the work to date need to be named! Not only to stop them from further work and holding them accountable, but also so home owners that have used them in the past can be informed about the potential danger ⚠️ in their homes!

[@tpillans]

Both builders and surveyors who sign off on this dodgy work should be sued and lose their licenses. Where are the regulators in the building industry looking out for the home owners and stamping out this incompetence in the building industry. Should be better training and tougher certifications

[@stephenkolostyak4087]

@@tpillans in a fair world that would be the case; but I know people who lived in a building one builder caused structural damage to while demolishing on an immediately adjacent property - they could've killed people - and the only result was "stop that!"

[@michaelvonfeldt9629]

Get the local media to approach the builder and building department, that shame may motivate them to start making things right.

[@albertsgraham]

Thank you. This is the most amazing video I’ve seen on KZbin. The corruption in the Australian building industry is out of control. With politicians trying to push out as many houses as possible to meet immigration, expect more shoddy corrupt builders and inspectors stumbling over themselves for the quick cash😡

[@carolinew1681]

To the channel host and narrator, we only found your channel last night. You have saved us, just in the nick of time. You are a hero and doing great work. Thank You for exposing this widespread injustice! ❤

[@Siteinspections]

Thanks and welcome 😎

[@carolinew1681]

@@Siteinspections this house is like the child’s game “pick up sticks”. It’s such a schmozzle!!! We praying for the owner.

[@markfulton3633]

Love him bringing in all the experts from different industries, really educational and informative.

[@colinboggust2950]

I would not have anything to do with this house

[@bitey6709]

When I built my house, as an unlicensed owner builder my work was inpected at every stage by a dpt.of works inspector. Every failed inspection (not many) had to be rebooked and paid for. The spec builder doing the house on each side of me simultaneously was subjected to only half as many inspects. His footings were pored with mud covering the steel. My build took 2 yrs mostly on my own after work and w-ends. 34 yrs since my final I've had to do no remedial work. Not so the houses either side of me. I have friends in the industry who say any house built this century should be considered sus. Wouldn't want to be a buyer these days. Quality relies on proper inspections.

[@benwinter2420]

That's an whole kettle of fish other related to mortgages (& associated insurance scams compulsory) , where you have to get the local council mafia , good old boy & girl networks (!) . . to inspect at every stage an reno (why do we pay taxes) at massive cost every visit to inspect . . the local councils , supposed bulwark against commie takedown , are fully commie . . they are an law to themselves & fought & won against them rural NT fights , long stories there

[@RS-rj5sh]

Now the builder just pays for his own private inspector as part of the planning process, and surprise surprise rarely encounters any "problems".....🤔

[@fishnchips8132]

mind the company builders & their spec homes especially. Owners forbidden to inspect until completion - well - didn't we catch them good n proper - over-ordering for the job & building another house with what we paid for. Personal inspection EVERY SINGLE DAY is essential - they have no rights to deny the owner access.

[@tabbi888]

@@fishnchips8132 we inspected daily too ,and had no problems, it's the only way to ensure they do the right thing. The builders didn't like it much but if they wanted their money too bad. Our bank made it very clear never to release the check for each stage unless we were fully satisfied regardless of how much the builders might jump up and down to try to get it before each stage was completed properly. We were threatened once because we wouldn't release the payment for the roof ,but we stooour ground telling them when you get it put on then you get paid and not before, sitting in the yard doesn't count, finish the work you get paid. The standards shown in these videos is utterly disgraceful and disgusting, someone needs to be held accountable.

[@Nic-o6h]

@@RS-rj5sh Yeah Australia copies the China model, people in GOV in 2000 came up with that idea to say how can we build houses much faster, forget GOV inspections let the builder do it themselves !!! its the China way , you want to increase your GDP no problem ill just go and build empty buildings everywhere made from tofu bricks to get my huge pay rise thats tied to contruction activity, want to get money quick lets ignore all those housing contracts and do a bait and switch, you dont inspect us and most people wont even know... guess the best way to build a house now is do it yourself nobody is going to scam themselves

[@laukiami]

i Dont know if you have such requirement, I am in Europe. When we make steel framing we also use some special rubber tape on U profiles, where has contact with concrete. It helps eliminate sound and make a better seal between concrete and U profile.

[@mindfulness1118]

The building requirements in Europe are not only of a much higher standard, but Builders themselves are meticulous. Workmanship is exceptional.

[@DrTheRich]

@@mindfulness1118 meh, depends on where you live and who you ask...

[@erich3273]

I like how professional everyone in the video is being considering how bad the work is

[@josmith2002]

Thankyou for filming this. I hope it can help lots of builders, apprentices, inspectors, engineers and suppliers become better at what they do- before they kill someone.

[@chrisfi3d]

…and their wallet

[@christopher54179]

Another example of certifiers being in the builders pocket. Crap started when self certification came into being. Bring on the Building Commission Powers.

[@rebeccametoglou167]

Yes .. self certification .. is a license to rob and steal

[@drez13]

I agree this can’t continue. It’s not working and home owners are paying the cost. But I doubt anything will be done like that.

[@noelwoods7589]

​@@drez13it's going to take a house to fully collapse on someone before they get involved and stop this rubbish

[@DanTuber]

This turns you off building. That whole place needs to torn down.

[@josephriviera8300]

I was taught by one of the best blokes in the game and I can tell you I would condemn that joint.

[@troyryan6158]

I can't stop watching you bro. Your like an Angel in the building industry ❤❤❤❤

[@victorsauvage1890]

Yes ! High drama -- So much money involved -- High hopes the buyer -- Many years of shelter for a family! I can't take my eyes off the screen.

[@meggraham7564]

Thank goodness this owner had the sense to find you before wall sheeting went up. I was nearly in tears for them. I truly wish all involved in this disaster of a build could be thrown in prison not just fined and deregistered. A prison term may actually deter shonky cheating tradies and builders and building companies.

[@peterblythe5488]

What a pleasure to spend some time with the legend himself, the Big Z!! What a joke of a builder. A total Schamozzle!!!!

[@Siteinspections]

Thank you for coming & sharing your knowledge with us 🤝🏼

[@torpedodropkick59]

The term ‘builder’ is non existent in this case! 😮

[@TaylorLiam87]

Appreciate your knowledge and input!

[@someaussiebloke4487]

Just completed it. That was fucking gut wrenching. Poor bloke needs to seek legal asap.

[@whoarethebrainpigs]

yeah. and get dragged through the courts ,,have their wallets drained and builders move their assets ,go into liquidation ,,,then resurface under a different name a couple of years late later ,,they legal firm should be held accountable as well,,,huh fat chance of that in Lawyers heaven...otherwise known as Victoria..

[@masteryoda498]

The Building industry in Australia is a complete shambles, for the life of me I can’t understand why state governments around Australia decided that it was a “good” idea to outsource the certification of buildings from the government to private certifiers. There’s an old saying that goes: “It it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. Great video as always.

[@bign1667]

You think that's bad, try dealing with blacktown, NSW council. Most arrogant stubborn people making decisions that have no clue. The stupidest thing is Wollongong council hanging that palm tree on a pole and calling it art. God forbid anyone else does the same on their property.

[@fruitgums]

That explains why my cousin moved to Oz, because he was crap here in Blighty and was always getting sacked. In Oz he is the site manager!

[@erihsehc2]

​@@bign1667we urgently need those stubborn council guys to certify the build quality😂

[@allisterdavidson9805]

@@erihsehc2 oh no! they'd have to get off their fat arses then.

[@masteryoda498]

@@erihsehc2 Exactly, that’s my whole point.

[@robbrookes4686]

Thank u for your high quality coverage. I personally learnt so much. Thank u for your service

[@Oitrees]

You out here trying to save people's dreams. Not to mention educate us. Big ❤️💯

[@wozzie1492]

Building surveyor needs to be held accountable, as well

[@timh4790]

They're probably getting kick backs from the builder

[@zxFroggy]

VBA won't enforce anything either because they're absolutely gutless.

[@Jim-yk9zw]

@@timh4790 Does a bear shit in the forest? 😂

[@SilverMe2004]

Why isn't the Building surveyor that signed off on this charged with fraud?

[@Peter_Monti]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE !!! TELL US THE OUTCOME OF THIS INSPECTION , WHAT THE BUILDER DOES . DO THEY FIX IT ? IS THERE A LEGAL FIGHT? DO YOU GO BACK AFTER? IF THE OWNER CANT AFFORD FOR YOU TO COME BACK CAN YOU DO IT ANYWAY FOR FREE SO WE KNOW WHAT HAPPENS .

[@backyardprojects9945]

You make good points, but plz don't shout.

[@vilester]

Are you the home owner. My condolences. Thoughts and prays goes out to you.

[@MegaPixie666]

I hope you do a site inspection of the Block houses before the Auction. You will get a million views if you did.

[@shammy__]

Having these awesome specialists beside you is sick! Thanks for shouting them out!

[@deynaweatherly4331]

2:39 nope not even close to being done... Welcome from Tennessee USA 🇺🇸

[@lamb_of_dog8878]

It is absolutely terrifying that there are so many builders doing such dangerous, dodgy work 😮

[@haruhisuzumiya6650]

You should see the UK building standards or lack thereof 😂

[@tillykelp6340]

Because they can. Nothing stopping them. The whole building industry needs a massive overhaul. Building in this day and age is a massive risk for the homeowner.

[@VietnamSteelSupplier-MRSSteel]

As a steel supplier experiencing in working with Australia Steel Frame manufactures. Observing the joints and battens, The quality of the AZ150 G550 steel is also a huge problem with this building. Unacceptable quality

[@dartymcphee6738]

Oh geez..I guess we better buy some more slave labour Asian products that they sell to the Australians at a ridiculous price!

[@JJ-wi2uw]

The entire residential building sector needs a Royal Commission!!!!!

[@LostCylon]

I know of one guy who does shoddy stuff like this, passes himself off as a builder, but never passed his course or got signed off. Sadly, I thought he was a ''One off'' back then. I know most people try their best, but *THIS?* Thank you for posting. I do wonder how much ''The Building Inspector'' got paid for not finding this? I mean, the amount couldn't have been more than what his license is worth... This is *WAY* beyond shoddy, it's *CRIMINAL* for both of them.

[@headcrabbed7796]

I feel absolutely gutted for the home owner and I am grateful that you shot this abysmal attempt at house building, you give us an education with every video of construction builds you inspect! I am simply, flabbergasted at this one! Keep up the great work and let's get these ripoff cowboys out of the game and held to account...SMH

[@38skippers]

I get anxious just watching this. I live in a house built in 1915, and tradies have commented how solid it is when up in the roof cavity.

[@neila9251]

I don't think the internal walls were meant to be load bearing. It's not typical that all the internal walls are load bearing in some cases a wall or two may be made load bearing due to large spans! The thin top plates and studs not under load points says to me they just didn't know what they were doing!

[@spacecowboy07723]

thankyou for helping us average people deal with terrible builders. we are not experts and with this new age of australian government/builder corruption you have taught me a lot when the day comes I can afford to buy my own home.

[@davemurphy7575]

Now that's an inspection, and of course, the building surveyor had no problems with it. You're worth your weight in gold to homeowners

[@alanrainey5022]

DO NOT GIVE THEM ANY MORE MONEY!!!!! Those that did the work need to rectify the issues. Those that inspected and passed the building need to be decertified, either permantently or for a specifice time ( plus fines ). I feel so sad for this bloke.....

[@cryptospoke]

I figure the pollies must be in bed with these crooks given there are still no consequences.

[@DoomKid]

@@cryptospoke Absolutely!

[@dangoodhew86]

​@fc7424it would be the best outcome for the world if everyone on this job walked off and never built anything again.

[@tillykelp6340]

Correct me if I am wrong, standards have gone downhill since building inspections and approvals were privatised. When the Council's inspected every stage of a build there was accountability and standards were adhered to,

[@fruitgums]

The moment the vid started I was shocked at the mess on site, I would be on the verge of firing the contractor just for the simple reason that if your site is shite so is the workmanship

[@Jianener]

True, the one that has clue always put the mess to where it should be while doing the thing.

[@edw9623]

Uses steel framing....proceeds to laminate timber to most of the roof trusses. May as well have just used timber trusses! On another note how did a building inspector pass this at frame stage...? What drugs!? Simply flabbergasted! Never in a million years should you pay this builder another cent, this builder is only heading to one place and that's bankruptcy!

[@joshuagover6806]

Man your editing skills are so underrated, good stuff!!

[@PrasadGunawardana-p6t]

You are truly remarkable. Thank you for unveiling all the Dogee work with such professionalism. Fed up with these stories happened recently...

[@kathygoodwin]

How stressful. Thanks to the owner for letting us see your inspection. Devastating ☹

[@meggraham7564]

Ditto with you.

[@mrdangs3992]

I'd love to see a follow up with some of the homeowners. Are they just screwed out of their $ and left with the mess?

[@rosslaws7699]

Follow up vids would be great. Love this guys work.

[@sandykorres8958]

I agree! I would love to know if/how these things are resolved!

[@DoomKid]

As corrupt and slanted as Aussie laws are in favour of builders and AGAINST home buyers, I would honestly be stunned if justice is served with most of these. The big shitty builders are right in bed with the politicians.

[@chrisfi3d]

Yes, we need monthly check ins with home owner going forward.

[@JReklis]

builder has several options.. abscond, or drag it through court in a manner that makes it just simpler and easier for the homeowner to have paid twice for a second builder to finish properly

[@crapmalls]

Hey kids don't jump on the bed. No, really.... unless you want your upstairs bedroom to be a downstairs bedroom.

[@Mash333]

Glad these brave young men didn’t perish from exposure.

[@chuzzbot]

I can see how sympathetic you are to the owners. How heartbreaking for them.

[@poli9232]

The Top G of house inspections

[@TaylorLiam87]

I feel so so sad for the owner what an absolutely horrid situation to be put in.

[@thomjanson9644]

Do not pay a cent for lock up. Get your lawyer involved, engineers and make progress on rectification works, if possible. No more money should be paid until the house meets building standards and legal requirements.

[@gregdelong1539]

I started off just planning on take a quick look at this job. I got sucked in to watching the whole thing wishing for more. You all are very good at your jobs and really show how important having experts is. Thanks.

[@Pgt93]

I support the work you guys do but I do have to critique the comment around 40:54 by the wall frame manufacturer. How will an in- plane K-brace have any correlation with out- of-plane deflection? The out-of-plane deflection is resisted by the vertical stud, not the bracing. Happy to hear if I've misunderstood or am flat out wrong btw so take it as a point of discussion rather than a rude comment.

[@FoxRen]

As have been in the aus steel frame industry for over 15 years, i learnt many new players trying to promise anything but inexpeienced to make it happen. we deliver what we promised, and we have all coils tested to as1397 coils and you have to know what it is about and not to rely on labs or mills. As for the steel frame, the issues all can be found at the shopdrawings stage, use the experienced ones will cost you more in the begining but peace of mind during the journey. Knowing Peter for many years he definitely know what he is doing.

[@Leewee1990]

You would love the builders that built the house we currently rent, our landlords house which is next door and our old house. All the same builder here in Sydney. Our last one had mould growing within 6 months of renting it from brand new and was literally falling apart within the same time frame. We were paying $900 a week in rent too.

[@MrAnderson3]

Good move bringing in experts in the fields and interviewing them it's a nice change to see things explained. You could possibly get inspecters from the VBA or ESV do a voice over on the electrical/plumbing side??

[@dialdude]

Just a FYI, since 2021, over 5200 Australian home builders have gone into bankruptcy, or dissolved their companies. Leaving over $2Billion worth of homes unfinished. Lots of pain, tears and anguish on the homeowners. It is too easy to dissolve a company, and turn up with a new name down the road. Buyers, PLEASE check out your builder and BEWARE.

[@everythingpony]

If they are unfinished they are not worth 2 b

[@rosslaws7699]

Loving your work. Curious as to how this will be resolved on site. Who is the building surveyor I wonder. Not building control but today building is out of control.

[@kanga1234567]

An Ozito power tool would ring alarm bells for me. 😅

[@dartymcphee6738]

100% dead giveaway when a “tradie”uses ozito or ryobi tools onsite!

[@kanga1234567]

@@winahhtaylahh1433 Festool vs Ozito = Machinery vs Hobby Toys

[@JW-qf2fx]

yeh, just the whole worksite was a nasty mess, that bench the Ozito on is a huge clue

[@traiyer2508]

Honestly and I don’t mean to be racist here, but in New Zealand the only sites that look like these are one that are run by Asian or Indian crews. They get all these subpar workers in from overseas that do shit work, can’t speak English and give no shits.

[@Intervene]

Tragic! Thank you for bringing in the experts Peter and Dr Jones

[@Pablo668]

I'm not an engineer, I was a metal tradesman and have even worked on a few building sites. Without even touching the minutiae is that the tradies who did this job have no understanding of the mechanics involved in this construction. If you are putting patch after patch after patch on a structure, then it isn't right and needs to be taken down and started again. Shocking build.

[@tomhicks1009]

It’s astounding but not surprising that this abomination passed the frame inspection. I’m a plumber working domestic around Vic and the dodgy work I see is daily. We need a rigorous inspection process to keep these builders in check. People are literally signing over there life savings for this crap 😢

[@stevebare5271]

As a retired Mason I have seen many contractors take shortcuts, some it seemed with no concern for the homeowners. The more I worked with younger tradesmen the more I witnessed. The "it's good enough" attitude. Sadly today the workmanship is not what it used to be and a big reason for that is the inability for a tradesman to make a decent living and a GC having to bid the absolute lowest to get jobs so they take shortcuts. It is very true especially in building that you get what you pay for. I really appreciate the details this youtuber presents. I hope we can learn what happens to the builders.

[@dougdownunder5622]

100%. + they will do anything to save 15 minutes. Might cost the next trade hours but who cares. 2.5 pages of defects on my $600k house. 2017.

[@geznico2082]

Love your work site inspections... Keep up the good fight.. I honestly can't believe the building standards we accept here in Australia.. the local councils state and federal governments are the biggest criminals of all for allowing this to continue.

[@petejay75]

Great video yet again! Just one bit of advice for when you have guests on and ask them questions, let them answer without interrupting. It makes for better viewing when only one person speaks at a time. Orherwise, no complaints from me. Let's go!!

[@LiquidAudio]

Absolutely outstanding work. Poor workmanship and shoddy businesses need to be called out wherever they are. Keep up the great work mate!

[@BruceHillery]

I live in Townsville; after the 2019 floods we had the downstairs rebuilt. Insurance companies were doing cash payouts for insurance repairs. We used a repairer recommended by the insurance company. New stud wall was built for bathroom; I noticed that it was leaning, 90mm, builder said cover trim and plasters will fix that. He went into receivership after taking payment for the repairs out of pocket no bathroom or walls , kitchen, etc etc. Roof flooded, incorrect roofing materials, wrong pitch; just a shit fight! Builder is currently working for a business that is registered in his mothers name. Can't afford to repair, can't sell.

[@clsaw9570]

Australia building industry is a complete scam! Buulders can do whatevet they like and walk free. Its sickening!

[@scorpioM56]

everything in australia is a scam. Greed has taken over.

[@748tech]

agree. we just had a concreter who did a crap job. now its my fault. nah. I reported him to the ATO for no receipt of work

[@vickikay54]

And even if you take them to court and win, they suddenly become bankrupt. Everything is in their wife's name.

[@748tech]

@vickikay54 while that is the case. he has no job prospects and his employer was also notified as he lost the job and was told to piss off when he turned up as I explained to the guy who was going to repair the bad job. not to mention I have absolutely black balled him in the region with all my builder mates. so yeah. I might have lost a few 1000.... he lost all job opportunities and definitely needs to move elsewhere for work.

[@fishnchips8132]

@@748techhad to have our whole Holcid driveway pulled up - they admitted - substandard concrete - trouble is the concretor never got paid to relay.

[@sniperfi4532]

Man as a tradie myself it’s disgusting and disappointing to see such arrogance to go with such piss poor workmanship. I’ve always hated steel frame work (just seems flimsy and cheap) and to see the hack job of putting timber supports for that frame I just have no words for. It’s great to see you get experts on like this and shows you’re really on the customers side. It’s also good to see that if the builder lawyers up you just get the experts in and double down. Keep up the good work!

[@panfon5650]

yeah 0.75 bmt is thin as , it must require every connection and piece in place to be spot on, not much room for error....

[@anthony7091]

Steel frames are not flimsy and CHEAP. Educate yourself more!

[@gordonsmith4039]

I agree with your reply. However, what he offered was an opinion that stated that it seemed to be flimsy. As a woodframe carpenter in Canada, ii tend to think that woodframe construction just seems to be more robust. People far smarter than me have decreed that steel is just fine. Personally, I'm okay with that. ​@@anthony7091

[@simonmckittrick5236]

I used Dynamic Steel frames at a site up in rawson Victoria, and Sungwoo and the team did a fantastic job. Went together like a dream.

[@BrettNoneya]

You get 70 Uber drivers working under 1 builder with a ticket building 20 houses and this is what you end up with. Back 40 years ago it was 1 builder with 2 apprentices working on 2 houses. Reason for 2 houses was while other trades were working on 1 house the builders could jump next door to the other house and keep working. But they were always close by for the other trades to talk to if needed. No mobile phones and coffee shops in those days. The builders even laid the driveways but not these days. Passed off to sub-contractors and you wonder why houses cost so much.

[@BlahBleeBlahBlah]

And it’s insane how overpriced construction is, frames were made on-site in those days - surely labour costs nowadays should be minimal in comparison (adjusted for inflation, of course).

[@davidvanderklauw]

Land has also gone up in case you hadn't noticed.

[@jennarare]

Thank goodness you're doing this! As someone who's barely survived my (fully signed off) house build (Building Warranty Insurance wouldn't pay out) and corrupt VCAT only awarded $80000 for remediating the necessary civil/structural engineering beneath my home on a steep site with a minimum $250000 repair bill for a $150000 build house.. (Deserved a complete rebuild. In 2006). Reported to the then Planning Minister, Matthew Guy, with several other victims of bad and passed building and inadequate compensation, requesting help (especially for Pensioners). Our stories were buried. Thought Labor would help, but no, have just made accessing compensation harder. Supported the starting of a group, Victorian Building Action Group, to tell all the horror stories, back then, 300000 victims of bad building through VCAT in Victoria alone annually. The financial, personal, relational and health losses to the purchasers is horrendous. A loss to the Victorian economy of billions!

[@opavennik6846]

Sad to hear of your experience. As so many have said here and across lots of the other videos, our government and (so called) consumer protection agencies are completely failing us.

[@iancormie9916]

State and Local building inspectors should be involved and this contractors licence should be reviewed. The lawyer should also be made aware of his obligations to ensure his clients are not beaking the regulations.

[@74ashton74]

Everyone needs to go to jail . The builder the inspector all the trades send them all to prison

[@DoomKid]

For a second I think that’s too harsh.. but they could KILL a whole family with this shit so maybe not..

[@DnSmD]

100%

[@robh8890]

Prison is too good for them. Should be put in stocks town square and be pumbled with rotten eggs.

[@timmccunn2754]

Obviously, you're a clueless idiot...

[@christybambi]

I had one of the big builders in nsw build a couple of places for us "Hutchson" and the great thing about them was over the 7 year home and builder insurance period after the completion of the build. They came and fixed every problem that i found within the builds. Its got nothing to do with the builder but the quality level of tradesman in Australia. They are paid a heavily inflated salary to complete a simple job but they are unable to complete the job to any fully compliment Australian Standard. Most of them have never seen or heard about the Australian Standards.

[@Jim-yk9zw]

I don't agree that trades are heavily overpaid when it takes years of pathetic apprentice wages to become qualified, however I do wonder if the builders are even contracting qualified tradesmen?

[@christybambi]

@@Jim-yk9zw so take this point lightly: it takes more time as an engineer at university to become qualified in a specialised trade while we make no money at all and require to pay a fortune in uni fees, accom, food, rent etc. And than if i xomplete my studies, i than have to go through a grad program to meet the company skill sets. While a tradesman can drop out of highschool, doesn't even need to study hard and hit a apprenticeship with little or no real prior credentials and make more money after 4 years. Essentially they could go in to an apprenticeship as a muppet and come out as a muppet.

[@Jim-yk9zw]

@@christybambiFirstly, you chose to be an engineer so your circumstances are your own doing. Secondly, you get idiots in every field regardless of what it is as I work for some engineers that are Muppets. Thirdly you are missing the fact that as an engineer you will be mostly in a nice air-conditioned office and remain clean all day. Tradesmen are often travelling to different jobs daily/weekly, are exposed to dusts, chemicals, raw sewage, potential falls from ladders, working in crawl spaces and on hot roofs and other dangers all day every day. They won't have the longevity of career that you can have as an engineer due to their bodies breaking down.

[@christybambi]

@@Jim-yk9zw Yeh i chose to study hard, pay tutition fees, rent, food, etc, pass exams and become a engineer. While a tradie drops out of high school and gains his qualification after 4 years of bumming around. Sounds real fair, maybe u need to evaluate the logic your proceeding from and where its meant to go. By no means does that justify any sort of equality in salary. I wish it was so difficult being in an air conditioned room working on cad software that i would love to give to a tradie to do but most likely it would fly over their head but thats what you get when you drop out of high school and don't even get a pass mark. i have been on many sites and the only thing concerning is the lack of education regarding correct ppe, thats why Australia has high safety standards. Your choice not to wear a proper dust mask is your problem, i would only find concern with the poor buggers who had to clean the fukushima nuclear plant otherwise you got no leg to stand on regarding the inflated wages of tradies.

[@Jim-yk9zw]

@@christybambi Damn you are so bitter! So many assumptions and vitriol assuming every tradesman is a hs drop out. Also strange that you keep rabbiting on about paying for food and rent like no one else pays for those things? Dust masks are useless anyway. Anyone with a clue would ensure they wore a respirator. Anyway I'm sure we will see a day where all construction is undertaken by a big team of engineers since they single handedly keep the world turning 😂 Stay bitter Bambi.

[@aapi1253]

Steel frames and Aussie tradies a match made in hell - That frame was for a different house Hahahaha

[@anthony7091]

Can agree with the first half aa tradies don’t want to adapt.

[@kentprince4851]

First thing i notice is brick work in front not level and square. Its bowing.

[@mattschram3955]

Builder licence, one in every carton of beer. The Australian inspection licence holders should be reviewed yearly. So sad it's getting worse 😔

[@PaddyBoy644]

I’m not going to pretend to know even the slightest thing about building but the way you show us how out of spec these houses are is truly frightening! Well done on exposing these cow boys! Cheers Pat 🇦🇺

[@BrotherRobb]

Really feel for this homeowner and it would be great if you keep in touch and do a follow up video about the outcome from the inspection.

[@epsilonvonvehron5820]

Scary that this guy has probably built other houses that are ready to collapse with nobody any the wiser. Yet.

[@RS-rj5sh]

And when they release the cowboy will be long gone..... probably pheonixed and operating under a different name and ownership structure

[@chrisellis9689]

Exactly, I don't know why the criminals aren't being named and a clear warning to other potential customers.

[@ahliong]

@@chrisellis9689 Bribery

[@Festyblurter]

Mate you have a true passion for your job, It’s guys like you that hold people accountable. Love the black ops outfit!!! Get ‘em

[@jonathanmillichip9296]

I actually can't believe this is the common standard in Australia, I was a carpenter back in Ireland and I can tell you, you'd never be let build a house again if this was the standard of work you'd put out

[@joshcowley9795]

Awesome video . I'm a qualified LBP in nz....pretty shocking almost a complete rebuild you've got there . I'd be interested in seeing you do and inspection where it's top quality ...no defects etc . There are good operators out there . Cheers fellas . Josh

[@murry001]

I just started watching the video, but i can already tell that the home is NON COMPLIANT!!!!!!!! :D

[@TheThetechnician]

I can smell non compliance from here in south Australia 🇦🇺

[@fruitgums]

@@TheThetechnician And from here in Blighty

[@kmart3064]

I’m flabbergasted

[@EM-nw4mr]

Thank you for sharing this with Peter’s expertise as well! Your video can really help anybody to detect construction issues and avoid future problems. You are doing good thing here😊 What an irresponsible and unprofessional builder this was! 😢 Not only a nightmare for the clients but also for skilled and honest professionals who have to work lot more to gain people trust after they see such neglected work. Terrible!

[@BeastCY2]

Love the videos. Think this is my new favorite KZbin Channel. Keep it up. Lots of time goes into these videos with evidence. Just wish we could see the builders and owners faces when you show them this

[@jarrodgercovich4515]

Really appreciate your work . Thanks for helping so many people

[@matthewallen5423]

Great video. Cant believe the state of the building industry. Looking to a dual-occ build and every video i watch i wonder if there are any good builders out there and how do you find them!