Post Inspection | The Certifier Suspended & Builder Being Investigated Inspection Video…

[@Siteinspections]

Heads up that I’ll be in NSW from December 4th to 8th for home inspections. We've got limited spots available, so if you’re interested, make sure to get in touch. Booking starts next Monday (November 6th) - drop us a line at [e-mail] to secure your slot. Until then, stay compliant 😎!

[@xxiv-xviii-xvi]

Bro I'm going to need you when i start my build next year in syd south west. 🙂

[@Siteinspections]

@JohnSmith-ko4ob Apologies for the confusion. Our quotes are based on capacity and job specifics. If we can't fit it in, we may not quote. Sorry for any inconvenience and thanks for your interest. What’s your email address? The team will look into it ☺️

[@Nookumwoogy]

Any trips to Canberra? Lots of shoddy non-compliance

[@stephenkolostyak4087]

hey, want to take a look at a commercial property while passing through? Just walk by the building and take a look from only the outside?

[@rizi007]

Hey there brother do you do Queensland one as well in particular the Brisbane region

[@Forexfox99]

Unbelievable that a tick tock KZbinr is showing what a government department SHOULD be doing! Keep up the good work, and stay safe when your on the roof.

[@sadcubicle]

The government doesn't give a fuck about us. They will collect our taxes though.

[@mikespike2099]

Amen & Amen 🙏🏻

[@Mazza666]

💯 I've been wondering about this for the past 2 decades.

[@jackmorganfiftyfive]

So why do big government supporters still think that the government can organise all things efficiently when it is a fact that the government stuffs up 95% of the time? Are you that insecure that you need a bunch of faceless bureaucrats to look after your life?

[@SandyWex]

He’s not just a tick tock KZbinr he’s a qualified building inspector most likely has his diploma in building and construction

[@Jim-yk9zw]

Stoked to hear that these grubs certifying garbage homes are starting to get punished. Good work mate.

[@kizzjd9578]

Im a carpenter for a small family business, we do everything by the book, stuff takes longer and cost more than the rough as guts production crews but its done once and done right. The building inspector that checks our work doesnt even look at anything. If we had missed a few things or taken shortcuts, they wouldnt know or care.. luckily I take pride in my work.

[@trevorstevenson4038]

Yeah exactly, the Certifier is equally responsible.

[@seanworkman431]

@@kizzjd9578 our motto when I apprenticed was "Do it once. Do it well." These certifiers and builders should be facing criminal charges, that would prevent a lot of these fly by nighters.

[@karmatraining]

I wonder how many of them are quietly taking some "bakshish" behind the scenes to do "light" inspections

[@seanworkman431]

@@karmatraining the brown paper bag?

[@martls6]

As a builder myself, I love this guy. I can't remember how many jobs I've lost to underquoting from builders that do a half ass job. Not only on quality of building but safety as well. A couple of 45x90's as scaffolding. I get angry thinking about it again.

[@geofferyrobertson6608]

feel for you mate but this shit will continue as the penalty isn't severe enough

[@FckXizrahell]

The governments fault on not teaching people or having something in place to avoid people getting screwed up

[@joshday2174]

Be proud of your work. Keep it up. My 2 sons are building, 3rd year and 1st year. Both of them refuse to do shoddy work. My eldest has quit numerous employers because he doesn't want to be associated with the 'work'.

[@johnm725]

​@@FckXizrahellthat's why work should be signed off. The guy signing off complete works didn't do his job

[@Rockbottomsurf]

If only a high price guaranteed a quality job.

[@Polyphemus.]

I was warned about this certifier seven years ago when I first started working in architecture in Sutherland Shire. He had many nicknames but he was referred to as 'Drive-By-Paul' by my old boss. A client of mine, who is also a builder, calls him 'Tick 'n Flick'. Good to hear he's finally been punished properly.

[@Polyphemus.]

@@superthevibe Sure is. I've been told he knows his stuff, he's just lazy. He probably turns up to inspections in a nice pair of shoes and neatly pressed trousers. Certainly not the clothes you'd wear to get up and down ladders and crawl around under floors. A lazy certifier allows everybody to take it easy, including designers and architects. The building industry can be very incestuous, designers like working with certain builders, builders like working with certain sub-contractors, etc. It allows for a level of familiarity and routine, but this can often lead to complacency and then downright laziness. This guy survived so long because there were plenty of designers and builders who liked working with him. He made their job easier.

[@patriasetefano5809]

@polyphemus on the money!

[@alpincrek]

If he's the one I'm thinking of, he's got a very interesting record.

[@antant06]

How many fake certifications over those 7 years? 4 per day? 8 per day if he’s tick n flick!?

[@alpincrek]

Site inspections are a fair dinkum company worth the price for finding out everything you. Eed to know

[@tkx86]

I am currently paying off an apartment in Sydneys West and plan on eventually buying a house down in Tasmania to settle down and this guy is the guy I would fly down to check a home. This guy is an absolute weapon of an inspector.

[@19pegleg75]

Looking at doing the same when I move back to Aus from NZ

[@fifthdimension1984]

There are plenty of good independent building inspectors around. Tic Toc here is simply marketing himself with these revealing videos which is a good thing because AT LEAST the viewers can get SOME idea of what to look for themselves.

[@TommyBeast100]

TASSY builders are top material mate, come on down expect a great quality build in hobart area and souroundings

[@tasmaniancaptain7768]

Yeh ex tasmanian here great move have a look at burnie its amazing prices huge waterviews nice solid homes 500k

[@oftin_wong]

You want to focus on getting tradespeople who'll just do it right ...too late when it's inspection time

[@petersbirakos3108]

For those who clicked on the NSW Fair Trading link that @Site Inspections provided, you will note that Paul Gearin the Certifier who got suspended, had been reprimanded multiple times over the years.

[@DGFX64]

Mate, ever thought of becoming the Building Commissioner? Well you should. Hopefully you have a team involved with you. You are a deadset hero. We need blokes like you big time. Thanks for helping the small guys…👍

[@relativetruth8889]

We got a new nsw one that seems like a bit of a tiger let's hope he follows thru /.

[@seeks1986]

You're an absolute legend mate . Australian of the year material! Im so sick of bodgy workers especially when most people spend their entire lives paying their house off

[@NippyKindLangur234]

5:19 We can hear the compassion so clearly in your voice. Clearly you give a crap about the consumer and I'm glad people like you are out there protecting us!

[@horatio8764]

I love this channel. I'm a commercial house painter and I see this and more all the time , I've been removed/ fired from a few sites by the builders because I refused to cover up their crap work. Absolute cowboys , I tell people all the time and they call me a liar

[@tyvid]

Take photos and video of the shoddy stuff then they will believe it. But you risk your life with certain builders.

[@cze33e]

The two dislikes must be the builder and certifier 🤣

[@Siteinspections]

🤣💀

[@Rimmin1]

How do I display the "dislikes"?

[@neonice6137]

@@Rimmin1 browser extensions

[@doxtoko9066]

😅😅😅😅

[@delusr]

What a schmozzle I feel for a lot of the owners of the houses I work on, So many builders who dont give AF. Well done

[@BeardedGuy_Tawhid]

I couldn’t believe the state of that house. It was disgraceful, props to you for helping your fellow citizen I hope they get their house fixed or rebuilt to a safe standard to live in.

[@jangbanger7]

What you said about the VBA is spot on. Honestly the whole thing needs to be rehauled completely

[@cyc00000]

VBA are either useless or corrupt.

[@DanTuber]

6 years isn't enough. Should be lifetime ban.

[@HouseholdDog]

Absolutely. Much more than I expected though.

[@aussiecue]

If I lost my fire inspect and test licence I would be out for the count.. Six years would mean Ill be back on the tools till I'm 80 years old.

[@petersmith7454]

In addition to a lifetime ban, because they obviously have flawed characters and unlikely to ever change, they should also get prison time!

[@michaelciorciari7106]

Would love to see Victoria get their ass into gear, can’t let NSW beat us! Comon!!!

[@KG84C]

Great work to keep the bastards honest.

[@keithmarlow143]

I nearly fell off my chair when you said NSW fair trading was going after the builder, excellent!

[@kepamurray1845]

The beauty of this one builder being held to account is that it will make others pick up their game. Good work, good to see.

[@timvivoda5208]

You have gone to the next level .you have proven beyond a shadow of a doubt poor workings poor building companies and exposed Victoria's building industry inspectors .great work on educating and exposing deplorable building works .keep up your great work .

[@LV-FOURTWENTYSIX]

Fair trading should be your number 1 subscriber. Great to see they have stepped up. Good work mate.

[@robinbanks610]

Finished my time in the construction industry 5 years ago after being in it for 45 years. What I saw done by people who think their tradespeople was mind boggling. People paying for rubbish work. Then there’s you bro who is clearly fair dinkum👍. Thanks for the vid🙂

[@monicakristy4590]

That's really good to hear some reached out with authority to move forward. I hope this example of how to govern is contagious ❤ Thank you for exposing this to make it a good industry in the future

[@VenturiLife]

It's more industry regulation, than governing, but yeah.

[@jackmorganfiftyfive]

750K!! for a low quality product like this. I guess it is just meaningless monopoly money if you don't have to earn it yourself...

[@Scoobadal]

Again - your incredibly detailed assessment proves to be on point. Well done - you are the gold standard of Buiding Inspectors

[@fifthdimension1984]

Dont get swayed just by the vids. There are many good inspectors out there that dont go round making videos.

[@Scoobadal]

No doubt.

[@andrewrobinson2869]

I hope more government departments who are in the building game and are responsible around Australia start doing there job, Good on you for at least getting something to happen, it’s about time builders and inspectors are held responsible, great work. Thankyou,

[@artr67]

Private building inspectors need customers, so will look over the issues or not look at all so they can get to their next inspection. When it was done by government, it didn't bother them if they had 1 or 10 or 100 inspections to do, they still got paid. Not saying thats the answer, but you would think a 2nd eyeball on every 25 inspections or something to ensure they are actually doing a good job. How many bad builds has this inspector let through...?

[@pamelahoberg1800]

Builds these days are horrifying....glad you uploading these.

[@mickatlas3272]

Your like the new Mike Holmes we use to love watching him do the exact same thing as you bringing awareness to buildings & trying to raise the bar

[@saberint]

I have spent over 20 years in commissioning and sadly none of this surprises me. My favourite saying was always: if you did your job, I wouldn’t have a job

[@Karl-Benny]

Maybe you should not have that Job in 20 years the work has gotten worse maybe you are not doing your Job

[@saberint]

@@Karl-Benny lmao nice try. Blame the inspector for the person who is lazy, cutting corners, substituting materials etc. I must have generated millions of punch items in my career but I was big construction, not housing. Similar job but different 🙂

[@vilester]

NSW Building Commissioner needs to start looking into this. Someone forward this to him.

[@svict4]

Brilliant work by you! and props does go to NSW Fair Trading for actually actioning it based on your intelligence

[@joel6376]

Fair trading are making sure they appear to be doing something. Given what we are shown in other videos of neighbours gutters being non-compliant we can safely assume that the majority of builds are non-compliant in NSW. Fair trading appear to be doing something when they talk to Site Inspections but the reality is this is almost meaningless and merely PR on their part.

[@svict4]

@@joel6376 if you're as underfunded as they are, you do have to pick your battles. Definitely enough wrong in this home to kill the contract, while at least with other homes visited, there's been an attempted by the builder to rectify

[@joel6376]

@@svict4Fairtrading are underfunded?

[@All.Spark.]

Music to my ears. I agree, if only the VBA would be proactive and take action against these dodgy builders, so many people's would be saved from suffering the same fate. That also tells me that the VBA are being quiet because they have something to hide. Perhaps in every video, try to encourage the viewers to tag the VBA so it's overwhelming for them and ultimately force their hand. Anyway, we're grateful for your hard work and appreciate your content as it helps so many. 😊

[@simonmanners4108]

Awesome work sir! The incompetence is staggering in its enormity. It’s just can’t be that hard to deliver a quality product anymore. I’m sure there are good builders but crikey it does seem like a struggle.

[@MentalLapse09]

They do exist, I've worked for them. This guy would be hard pressed to find something.

[@benkingston5315]

There are plenty of very competent tradesman! The problem is, who is willing to pay for them?

[@mini_steve]

I honestly don't think it is incompetence as much as it is just not giving a f%$k and getting paid. Care factors are zero for these as$holes as long as they make a few grand. I'm far from being a building "tradie", but I am a chef and cheesmaker and if my profession worked the same way, people would die within days.

[@danielson1558]

@@benkingston5315 and the best comment award that needs to be copy and pasted on to every one off these videos goes to YOU .. 💯 true brother

[@andreweastaughffe1070]

there is plenty. They cost a premium and the difference can be alot of money the same home can be 10's of thousands more if not even more. I got out of the carpentry game because of this rates haven't really recovered since the GFC for carpentry and the demands on time have gotten worse making it harder and harder for a good tradesmen to make a decent living because it just doesn't have the money in it to spend time doing a proper job

[@nataliejoan437]

The fact that you are not charging for this inspection, shows how much you care about the home owners! Thank you for sharing this and good to know that the right people are noticing! Let’s hope Victoria follows suit with NSW 👍🏼

[@Siteinspections]

Our pleasure!

[@jackmorganfiftyfive]

You know how terrible a lot of people, also home owners, are. A good deed is remembered for a day. A bad deed is remembered for a lifetime.

[@wazupshaggy]

you mate are a dead set champion. Great to see such integrity holding others accountable. Great hearing the level of detail you go to as you call out all the non-compliance issues on all levels. Keep up the great work.

[@New2you09]

Great update. Your passion and enthusiasm for what you do really show and that's great to see. Good to have someone of your caliber on our side.

[@TheAlaina01]

Excellent news Finally you are recognized and receiving your just reward I’ve been in the industry for 50 years never appreciated such corrupt contractors existed in NZ

[@sotired7453]

Let’s hope Victoria even though we are a joke down here they should at least care that the people supposed to care about safety do their job. Keep up the good work.

[@redcliffeshufflecore]

Unreal results mate you're THE man. Single handedly changing the Australian building industry. Bloody brilliant

[@matteomasento3541]

Awesome job, like always. It is really important what you are doing with your inspections! Keep going bro

[@davidgalea430]

Keep up the great work mate. VBA needs to pick up their socks and take action

[@remlapgarage]

I'm glad there are people like yourself doing the thorough work that's needed to ensure buildings are up to code. The shoddy workmanship and quality needs to come to an end

[@bobbyperu4683]

Mate, I don't know you but I think that you deserve a medal.

[@fifthdimension1984]

He simply shows a few examples of whats going on in home construction.

[@XBAKERXBAKERX]

Mate, Kudos to you for getting results and good on NSWFT for swift action. People are working hard to pay for a home which is the most important purchase in thier life and some builders are doing this. They can't keeping getting away with this. These videos are great to see what goes on!!!

[@SolarCapGuy]

I just want to say, as a home owner etc, I LOVE the diligence you put into the video inspections. I would never know all the things a builder may do or not do. Things that mean 3 years after moving in, leaks appear, cracks etc because of "dodgy" practices and knowing inspection services exist that without fear or favour will call out on shoddy work is a relief.

[@ryanmcmahon971]

Mate you are a bloody LEGEND, the amount of families getting screwed over by shonky builders, thank god theres blokes like yourself that hold these buggers to account.

[@cottawalla]

Congratulations man. You are making the difference and more power to you for it.

[@bbarxx]

You almost need a site inspector of your caliber onsite during the entire construction process so these lazy short cuts are caught before and not after. It'll keep the industry honest.

[@OwenLowe]

We need people like you here in New Zealand, of course some builders are great but we need support as consumers from people like you. I will be very careful with any future actions I take, I will be getting copies f of your standards too - keep up the great work

[@gabrielsyt]

You are my most favorite tic toc inspector :) Keep up the amazing work! Thank you for being vocal and making sure the right things are done. My prayers to the stressed out home owners.

[@shanehunt4661]

You're actually a legend for taking your work so seriously, good to see these scammy dogs getting caught and facing some sort of accountability

[@ZeffAU]

Well done mate, you're doing good work exposing people not doing their jobs. As it is Australia has decided we'll have extensive rules, maybe too many, but we need our guys at least doing the main stuff properly

[@kenau1902]

Totally understand your frustration man. Hundreds of videos and yet no action has been taken by the VBA until today. This is why there are so many shemozzles in Victoria.

[@sydneyshinshi]

Good to see that the Dept of fair trading is pro active.

[@richardharker2775]

Good on NSW fair trading. I feel dreadfully sorry for home owners who have to go through this.

[@Adamhandle]

All i want to say is THANK YOU for all those videos!

[@lachlanu3070]

cheers mate we need guys like you, helping and protecting home buyers from these absolute cowboys in the industry, no pride in their work no fks given just looking for the bag $$

[@shenods]

Wish you were around when I was building with Porter Davis in 18/19! I picked up on more defects than the inspection company I used. And I’m sure there was plenty more missed as I’m not a building professional. I can’t wait till there’s a royal commission into the building industry - I’d love to give evidence of the crap I went through to get my home built.

[@harrydautovic9759]

Royal Commission...can't come soon enough!

[@FekDindad-xy9vz]

Will never happen. It would bring into question our massive population growth.

[@s.hall.4187]

I’m loving the follow up updates. Great work!!!

[@weburnitatbothends]

Great work mate, first video of yours I have watched and how refreshing to see a good bloke doing great stuff.

[@ashurean]

Agencies worldwide: "We can't use cameras to keep our staff accountable, it's impossible!!!" Meanwhile, youtubers: "Hey guys, I'm gonna go ahead and record every step I take during this job and upload it to a site where it can be judged by the general public as well as by the people I'm working for"

[@lifetimevic]

Finally a certifier has been suspended. So many need to follow.

[@rhysloveridge2366]

the VBA is absolutely useless, i had a shopping list of serious non-compliances i had to grind my way for years on my own all the way up until a week before a VCAT hearing until the builder agreed to pay the $100k bill we gave them for others to complete the works. You can highlight as much dangerous non-compliant items to the VBA and theyll find any reason to ignore it. We even got recommended by professional bodies to not even bother wasting your time with the VBA

[@mattrobinson1969]

I'll be sure to use you when i next build a propert, been following your inspections for a year now. Love them.

[@FireLance-Gaming]

Good on you mate, your doing a wonderful job for these people. You got my thumb up for the video.

[@kluu999]

Love your work mate. You must have 24/7 bodygiards as these crooks would not be happy with you exposing them.

[@cromulentparty]

You're making such a huge difference bro!

[@keifydabzz5745]

I love this! As a carpenter, I have seen so many homes be passed with so many stupid lazy defects!

[@umitaltay465]

Excelent work for raising the red flags and finally getting attention from the government ,You are bringing hope back into the resident building industry ,Good on you mate for doing gr8 work ,The house must be near the beach looking at the soil i have noticed !!

[@maelradec6766]

Thank you for cleaning up this mess

[@daniellesaunders2369]

Bloody fantastic work - getting action and hopefully results for the owners. Hat's off to you. Love your work.

[@joshuaclark3848]

All kudos to NSW fair trading

[@billw2126]

fantastic result, making people accountable.

[@bingo4753]

You no doubt need thick skin doing what you're doing. As I expect you get some agro from these builders but what you're doing is so great. These owners are spending a fortune and will be in debt most of their life for these places and to get this terrible work is heart braking. Keep it up mate.... Please!

[@B_Rad4Real]

Yep wife and I went through the same thing attorney’s fees so far to date $120,000.00 and no end in site. We are in the USA.

[@Bitofthisnthat-v1d]

Good work mate. Needs to be more of this type of thing to stop this type of dodgy stuff from happening. People need to be held accountable.

[@StingyGeek]

Pity the Australian consumer. Well done to the "Tik Tok Inspector". More power to you.

[@Keith-n7l]

Mate, you're a legend! - They should build a statue of you - and they'd better get it right first time!

[@ya33a]

A handover defects inspection is something I do on a semi regular basis and we don't see the same issues in the country - from the majority of builders/trades as most - but not all are local and word spreads quickly here. I have just had a 'discussion' with a supervisor from a steel frame house builder in Vic which is about 60% as bad as that house - owner has 3 other dwellings on his 'farm' and was building his 'retirement' house, spent close to $900k on the build only, no paths land etc....wanted a handover final done, I guestimated about $130k in repairs needed to bring the house up to par but not to make it perfect, just to make it habitable...VBA needs a sorting out....

[@petemonster1]

Excellent work Sir and it's gathered the momentum needed (in NSW at least it seems) for the government bodies responsible to start getting out from the comfort of being behind emails and to actually pull their fingers out to do their bloody jobs! Ensure the standards are being applied and applied correctly, those responsible are held accountable when that doesn't happen. The VBA are absolutely derelict in their duty to the Victorian public and honestly, they all need to be sacked OR show cause why they should be maintained as an authority! Shame these lazy bureaucrats by exposing the ongoing failures in the industry they are responsible for regulating!

[@scottdavis8645]

Schmozzle Best word ever for all these incidents. Bring back family builders. Less government oversight more reputation.

[@ALLOFTHEBOOST]

Great work as always. Good to see builders being accountable. Hell they charge enough so they should deliver.

[@TheChindoboi]

Thanks for sharing this... seriously feel sorry for the owners...

[@kiwiaus]

I hope NSW dept does an audit on both guys previous buildings ... Especially where the 2 have teamed up Odds will be all non compliant.

[@MrMerxes]

This legend never stops giving. Keep exposing that rotten to the core lot

[@richardorsulich4698]

Great result, hopefully the homeowner can get compensation and move into their house

[@Wilbargosh]

Put the builder and certifier in jail. What they have done or not done is criminal and an example needs to be set to improve industry standards. If the local and state government are not upholding compliance of building standards the industry is not worth our investment.

[@jamestom2510]

Love you mate !!!! We need more of you !!

[@karmatraining]

I'm so glad your videos are having a positive impact. People spend a fortune on these properties and for these OBVIOUS defects to be present is absolutely ridiculous.

[@steverandall5814]

I'm so glad that the NSW Council is taking swift action. These corner-cutting builders give all those who do meticulous, quality work a bad name!

[@colinarnett9546]

Name and shame. We need more people like you!

[@longy6612]

when ya man knows the regs off the top of his head you ain't got much to argue with him 😅😅 love your work man 👍👍👍

[@davepowelldrumz]

glad your helping the owners out , your a good man 👍

[@petersmith7454]

Ask yourself this question, "If everyone in the world was like me, would the world be a better place"? In this case, of the King of Site Inspection, the answer is YES! :) Thanks mate, as always, your work is so valuable and appreciated to help expose these rotten people in the world!

[@elleeden2024]

Agreed.

[@jackmorganfiftyfive]

Canadian professor Jordan Peterson was once asked what the ordinary guy should strive for in life. "Simply deliver a quality product," he said. "The positives in all directions are immense if you do just simply that."

[@eliz1957]

Thank MR TIK TOK … for updating…. It’s well overdue that someone stepped up to the plate about these builders!!!!

[@remiewatkins8032]

A good job keep it up builders need to be accountable

[@heathm7015]

"Doing the inspection on the house", no pun intended 😂 great to see a gov authority being proactive and doing what they're meant to. 👍🏻

[@AnthonyKongSYD]

Well done!

[@imFreshBro]

learning alot from your videos, thanks for sharing a lot of this information that i think is crucial for anyone wanting to build their home in australia

[@dgordon9645]

Good On you brother 👍 stick it to em . If they didn't under quote and done the job properly they wouldn't have a problem 😢

[@cementhapavery]

My pop was a retired building inspector. He said all the the good tradesmen and TAFE lecturers have retired and things have got slack. Concrete is hardly every properly cured, brick mortar never batched, use of non-compacted dirt fill, etc. The comprehensive building diploma used to be 3 years - then one and a half - maybe even less by now.

[@trevorwhalley7466]

Your reporting just highlights that a serious lack of knowledgeable ,skilled workmen, supervision and inspections, probably coupled with corruption etc. I am now 80 and was in construction and maintenance all my working life in UK, when i started 5yr apprenticeships were the norm, that stopped, then training colleges with certification by private means, L.A. outsourcing building regs/inspections were the worst, that opened the door to corruption instantly, then with car plants employing huge labour force at big wages the mass exodus of construction workers began. Very few workmen have PRIDE in their work, just interested in the money, im not surprised you find these faults, these properties will deteriate faster, then the sequence starts again.