I Exposed Preston’s Worst Build: Police Called During Shocking Home Inspection!

[@KrisHarrisMajin]

Why arent the building inspectors who sign off on these shamozzles held accountable or liable

[@richardfraser7523]

I wonder if they are from the same demographic ?

[@shaunnit]

Wouldn't it be cheaper for the builder to do it right in the first place? Ooh corruption in the council kick back Charlie's its my brothers sons cuzy bro.😂😂 keep up the good work bro!

[@FJaypewpew]

@@richardfraser7523 yo chill no need

[@richardfraser7523]

@@shaunnit yep, all habibi's and mumbai's.

[@hoystyler]

Greed, blackmail & corruption run the world. We all see, hear & know about it. The weak and compliant say things like, "it is what it is" "It's just the way it goes" Defeatist mentality.

[@351xb1973]

That’s not incompetence. Too many people. This is corruption on a lot of levels.

[@GentlemanCustoms]

So true pal. No cool

[@CharlieTheAstronaut]

I mean they know about it and they are trying to prevent people from talking about it, so yeah... sad.

[@rudiklein]

This is not a civil case anymore. It's a criminal case!

[@francismay5734]

100% corruption

[@grantperkins368]

I can't see any other reasonable explanation 😮

[@skuzy]

This video just highlights how broken this industry is.. From "qualified" builders/tradies, certifiers/surveyors, and then finally our judicial system where effectively no one is held accountable. It's so sad.

[@rileymiler2067]

@@skuzy my thoughts as well friend.

[@CKVampyre]

Australia is one big scam

[@alphara7255]

And it's your everyday law-abiding citizen who takes the brunt of the pressure from this shit system.

[@idkidgaf]

Straylia

[@DissidentPrick]

I’m a carpenter in WA, I mainly build roofs and second storey inserts, over here we build our roofs properly we cut them out and pitch them ourselves, none of this truss crap. This guy would be hard pressed to find any problems with our work, we take great pride in our work everything is up to code, sometimes it’s better than the Australian standard and the builders we work for really appreciate it and we are always flat out busy because of this.

[@minahan7930]

As a builder in Victoria I’m always asking how I’m earth are some builders under cutting my quote by 150k to 200k … this is how. Thank you sir keep up the good work

[@willwill3890]

Show your customers these videos and tell em to make up their minds 🤣

[@Sir_Richard_Stewart]

Maybe you should be cheaper yourself and not rip people off like most builders in Victoria do overcharge overpriced cheap quality products, cutting corners. You are simply Greedy Scum , about 80% of you. Just like this video proves within the first 5 min

[@Sir_Richard_Stewart]

Whats the matter Coward. Deleted my Comment Hey. At least you read it

[@AutoReport1]

They're not saving money on time or materials though, they're just doing a bad job.

[@Sir_Richard_Stewart]

@@AutoReport1 Careful. This guy can't handle facts and criticism

[@jay-em]

You don't need a forensic plumber to see that roof is f**ked.

[@JW-qf2fx]

"Taser" na bro - this is a laser level, I can do a lot more damage to your reputation with it ya maggot

[@SiliconBong]

Too right.

[@azzajohnson2123]

The fact the school job he mentioned was also fucked just makes me wonder what the fuck

[@ch5150AcDc]

Double f#@%ed

[@JunohProductions]

You do need his professional opinion for a lawsuit though.

[@ihizz87]

They need to introduce charges for fraud/negligence for inspectors passing clearly defective items.

[@Torbox1]

"You're trespassing" as the homeowner who hired you and them is sitting right there. When the builder is scared of the inspector and expects to be notified ahead of time so he can hide the shotty work you know you need to fire them and head straight to court immediately.

[@tomdando781]

It’s “shoddy”

[@MrShadow1617]

@@tomdando781 replace the "o" with an "i" ...

[@angrydoggy9170]

There’s no hiding this amount of crap.

[@chrishayes5755]

@@angrydoggy9170 exactly. hows the builder gonna hide those issues? not possible besides actually fixing them

[@HWFlussy]

@@MrShadow1617 LOL

[@tsorrenson5452]

Surely the VBA needs to delete the surveyors registration as a minimum and the builder needs his licence revoked.

[@glenharris131]

Unfortunately Victoria is the most corrupt state in Australia. Therefore, unless directed by CCP, no one gets prosecuted.

[@mead6754]

Won’t happen

[@Mephiston]

Just looked them up. Their excuse is they use external contractors for inspections that are not directly associated with them. This is a whole can of worms, and honestly disbarring or outright banning the use of subcontractors should be the first step for all RBS policy moving forward. The builder surveyor is Opes Building Solutions btw.

[@breakingtoast2255]

NSW is no better

[@whatilearnttoday5295]

They should all be in gaol.

[@HomeDefender30]

I am not a builder. I am not planning on purchasing a new home to be built. This video has nothing to do with me, I have no knowledge of or need for this information. With that said, the thumbnail drew me in, and got me to click, and then the format, editing and explanations hooked me for the entire video. I love how he explained what was wrong, why it was wrong, what should have been done, and gives the codes to support his findings. Such an interesting and well done video. Bravo good sir. I had no business even clicking on this video but everything about it got me not only to click but to watch the entire hour and 33 minutes.

[@Jo_Bevan]

Same with me. Now I’m wanting to watch more of his videos. 🛠️⚒️🪚🪜🏚️

[@tom6105]

This show just gets better and better. I’ve said it before, as the prime demographic to buy a house in the next government property pumping scheme, I will never touch anything built in the modern era. It’s amazing people can literally turn up to work and build something like this, like literally how do they get up in the morning! You should really be the 2025 Australian of the year.

[@elliaisaacs]

He really should get it yet the government would rather give it to some woke leftist who doesn’t know their gender and contributes nothing to society!

[@peterpalmato467]

He's got my nomination for sure

[@Netizen56]

Same here man. Turned off from any new development in Australia

[@Strider181]

I've worked as a sparky in high volume housing developments and the stuff you see is rediculous. Clients complain for months before anything even maybe gets fixed. Water issues are always the main thing, either crap gutters or unglued aircon drain etc. Also some wild electrical rush jobs I've had to fix. So glad i mostly just do security systems in high end houses now, volume housing destroys your soul after awhile with what you see.

[@peterpalmato467]

@@Strider181 Your experiences are very important. Nobody knows the truth and those who, don't care

[@chrism2279]

Stealing the fence to use as a building material on a new house? WTF that's a new one!

[@squeakyrabbit]

I'm more concerned its *rotten* stolen wood. 🤷‍♀️

[@Rx4Lyfe]

Zero fks given

[@Mizz.Person]

We hired a guy to install 2 large windows in our bathroom. In addition to using new wood, they used a couple of old 2x4's, from our back yard pile, to use for framing. And then did a bad job framing it. We took them out and replaced them ourselves. Shameless. (BC,Canada.)

[@kaboomblueskies]

This is all to do with sustainability and minimum affect on the environment by using existing materials.

[@kaboomblueskies]

@@squeakyrabbit Is it your house.??? How much does something like this cost to build.

[@nairekab4802]

You are exactly what the building industry needs. Great work. Like the videos, helps many understand pros & CONS.

[@karmatraining]

My roof is 60 years old and has endured countless QLD summers and still looks better than what this builder made!!!!

[@davidpinontoan3429]

Or dutch

[@LilleyAdam]

Unlikely. Just getting honest.

[@imdrunkwithoutbeer]

@@iceman-xr4yq haha where did that come from 😆😆

[@levreg]

Speaking of Queensland, most places don't have insulation, and they don't build to the climate. I installed some ceiling insulation and you could feel the difference immediately.

[@Soyuz2578]

​@@levregalot of places in Melbourne have ducted heating installed underneath the house don't they?

[@poerava]

Protect this man at all costs

[@MrDeano-eu9rg]

That's genuinly a serious statement. Man's set the standard.

[@poerava]

@@MrDeano-eu9rg He’s single handedly exposing a very corrupt industry. He’s got one of the biggest pair of gonads online. Him and friendly jordies.

[@Paul-qq7mh]

yep

[@poerava]

@@relaxingwhitenoise9 That makes me trust him more. He knows what goes on to take shortcuts. Thanks for endorsing his expertise.

[@thomo74]

“He’s got Tazers !” When’s the T-Shirt coming out !??😂😂

[@Trying_to_find_reality]

Wow, just wow, I feel so bad for those homeowners, looks like a tear down to me. I’m a builder and I build everything way past code and to perfection. I wouldn’t be able to sleep at night knowing I created a mess like that 😢

[@barrettabney]

Hmm, maybe I should move to where you are building houses. Because every house I have lived in over the last 30 years in SW Florida, have been built by idiots.

[@williamcarter7655]

Exactly……looks like someone thought they said build a pop-cycle stand instead of an actual house…then again, I’ve seen pop-cycle stands, actually built better!👍🤣

[@Trying_to_find_reality]

@@barrettabney I think it’s something about warm climates, I’m in New Hampshire where we have to deal with snow loads and ice damns, also the town employed inspectors here actually do their jobs for the most part.

[@neverascent]

still trying to find reality i see 😂😂

[@Trying_to_find_reality]

@@neverascent dude I know it’s out there somewhere, I’m gunna keep looking 😆

[@lhallora1]

I got my husband onto this channel... Every time the Inspector says "schmoozle" I can hear him laughing three rooms away 😂❤

[@colinwilson210]

That's because your husband using it as a drinking game 😂 - every time he hears "shamozzle" he has to drink a shot. If he made it to the end of the video, you'll need to get him to hospital for alcohol poisoning ! 😅

[@JW-qf2fx]

@@colinwilson210 is a sip of beer for a "non compliant", and a shot for a "shamozzle". Good luck with the hangover

[@Whatmurdaaaaa]

Your walls are non compliant 😂😂

[@HouseholdDog]

He's such a lovable dag. Who's speciality is terrorizing dodgy builders.

[@dmo848]

😂

[@dcsc4895]

man you are a blessing to these owners. If I can ever afford a home I hope I can find someone as thorough and knowledgeable as you

[@timconnell4117]

Im a builder and I got a quote today for my annual construction insurance policy and it was almost 50% higher than last year!! The reason I was told is because of large increases in claims from water damage. It makes me mad seeing this sort of work and that they are getting away with it 😡🤯

[@breakingtoast2255]

who ever did this work needs to be banned from running a business again

[@A0111.]

Not only that, but also you have to compete with these cheap dodgy builders. Such a shame.

[@bibsp3556]

The insurance companies should be shown these, they'll go after them for shoddy claims.

[@Jonathan.D]

22:49 It looks like he used random scrap pieces that are not close to being correct. Imagine you spent your life savings and you're given a home that's not fit to live in. Even if they win in court, that doesn't mean they will be repaid in a timely manner, if at all. I hope this gets solved for them.

[@b.b.westonaus2699]

Mad's not even close to what I'm thinking. Demo This is a joke and no tradesman has done any of this work. Anyone can be a builder these days that's a problem.

[@DavdMar]

This job should be used as an example to show building certifiers what happens when you are corrupt. Threats of fines or decertification is not enough. Jail whoever defrauded these homeowners for fraud and send a message to the industry that this is not acceptable and there are consequences

[@StephenMinkin]

Never thought this before! This is a whole new way of quality housing and documentation!! Brilliant use of KZbin.

[@tripsadelica]

There needs to be a full Royal Commission into the Council inspection and building surveying services in Victoria. What has happened here is outrageous! I hope you give us a follow up about the outcome of all of this.

[@jjjxoxoxo]

The outcome is obvious. To the home owner, take it or leave it. Your woke agenda government doesn't care and never will.

[@shanegagnon3423]

''ROYAL'' lolllllllllllllll it makes me laugh all the time someone say this. Its 2024 kick that shit out.

[@tripsadelica]

@@shanegagnon3423 Don't be an idiot please. This is what a full inquiry is called in Australia and that's just the way it is.

[@shanegagnon3423]

@@tripsadelica 🤣 i know but its still funny i mean ... you understand what im saying.

[@shanegagnon3423]

@@tripsadelicai have nothing but respect for people that lives with so many venomous species hehe royalty is another kind of cockroaches tho

[@drumbass5462]

The first ones that should be jailed are the building surveyors. Absolute clowns

[@jejxkxk]

Yup. You can go to jail for doing much less damage to somebody than this. These building surveyors are ruining lives for a quick buck. That’s all your life is worth to them

[@Joejunksitjunkremoval]

This is a disgrace! I feel bad for the homeowner. This is a sad situation. You should ALSO BLAST THE NAME OF THE BUILDER'S SO PEOPLE KNOW WHO THEY ARE! Great video, mate!

[@nurrac]

I am not a tradesman, i actually work at bunnings but your content is so interesting and i think the editing and your knowledge of your craft is absolutely awesome.

[@benni727]

fark yeah bunnos best snags around

[@gregberechree5535]

Did you get five free with the Ju jabs - Fkn binnings.

[@Smithy2222]

Seems like you'll be better than a good majority of the builders out there now.

[@nurrac]

@@СлаваССС-м4с responding to my comment as if I’m the ceo

[@nicolef9018]

Sounds like you know the difference between a screw and a "screw" 😅

[@rio20d]

The best way to build is to get your own private independant inspector , just like this site inspection guy, and let them do all stages inspection, so that the construction process is well on track. The example on this video showing you a lock up stage which is just too late to do any rectification , it still can be done but it will cost more to fix, better to do all stages inspection so all stages are correctly done, from: - prep slab inspection ( i.e: to check the layout of all reo steel bar are correct and as per Engineering drawings, no cutting corners before pouring the concrete because once its poured, its hidden you cant see whats inside the slab) - frame inspection ( roof and walls) - Pre plasterboad inspection - Pre - paint and waterproofing inspection ( like to check if the wateproofer membrane and waterstop are correctly installed as per AS 3740 ( Australian Standard) and NCC ( National Construction code - Practical completion/final inspection - Post hand over inspection If the client do this, the chance of getting a disaster like the one shown in this video will be significantly less, if there are defects most of the time is just minor and cosmetics which can be easily fixed. Private independant inspector is better, because it is paid by you the client and not the builder, so he will work for your best interest not the builder. Never trust a Builder who said that they have their own inspector because that inspector will work on the interest of the builder because the builder paid them not you, so even if the inspector/surveyor said that the building is okay to you as a client, he will be mostly lying and not telling the truth. Most of the time Builder who said that he has his own inspector , that inspector is likely to be his friends or someone that he knows quite well and been using his service to approve his building work regardless if its compliant or not lol.

[@jessschwarze8126]

Yep this is exactly what I plan to do if I ever build a house, even if I buy one I will get an inspector before I pay

[@roselynveren5022]

yes its very important, we did build few years ago, and thank God we used private independant inspector to do all stage inspection from start to finish. the pre slab pour is critical, as it is the base and the foundation of your house, which bear /support everything like your walls, roof etc ( including dead loads and live loads, like people, your car, your furniture etc), Just imagine if the layout of those steel bars are not as per engineering spec/drawings and the builder just cut corners using small size bar or even removing some bars to save cost, once its poured you can't see shit and you think your slab is fine , and not until few months later you start to notice some cracking on your floor slab. I would say all stages are just as important, waterproofing also is another thing, some builder's just don't even bother to put water stop on the shower perimeter and on the doorway (i.e between bathroom and other non wet areas ), which will cause water leaks under the tiles to other rooms ( causing water damage) to skirting board, timber door jamb swelling and wet carpets, and when that happens its just costly to fix as you need to remove the tiles, remove the carpet and just redone the waterproof membrane + waterstop plus retiling and regrouting all over again. Even when waterstop is installed by the builders, mostly are not installed properly like the waterstop has to be installed together during waterproofing installation, so it creates a closed seal where water is then tanked in that area and then directed towards puddle flange drain. Some builders just don't understand or maybe ignorant of NCC and AS 3740. The safest way in our experience is to get licensed waterproofer who is also a licensed tiler, so he will do all together. Sometimes you have different person to do waterproofing and then another person is doing tiling, at times, if the tiler is not careful, he might break or damage the waterproofing membrane that is already applied by the waterproofer and then you wouldn't know if your waterproofing membrane is compliant or not.

[@Low760]

This is making me want to just renovate my house myself, at least if it's wrong I fucked it up!

[@jesusisking8502]

hahaha I hear you. I watched my Dad build, I could do better with simple childhood memories. @@Low760

[@haydenwhite8255]

You really should print out your comment on good, laminated paperboard so people can stick it to the fridge or office wall for quick reference! I know that a lot of what you wrote would seem obvious, but it is not as obvious as one might think for a lot of people. Additionally, those with little time might not even think about some of the things you wrote until after the fact - where it will seem obvious. Thank you very much!

[@LoyNicholas]

The misaligned screws on that deck are giving me anxiety. Not sure how this came in to my feed, but it's been a wild watch.

[@Jo_Bevan]

I wonder if the carpenters were drunk/wasted or they had their 5 year old kid helping them out that day?

[@dfsilversurfer]

drive me nuts. it takes 10 secs to pencil a line in to follow .

[@moshunit96]

You're a brave man getting on that roof after seeing the construction holding you up.

[@m.cigledy6769]

I was thinking the same thing. No way I would trust that to hold ITSELF up, forget about walking on it.

[@jorgeleiva5382]

hey if he gets injured he can sue the hell out of people who signed off on the safety of construction like the surveyer/builder

[@krissyrichmond5620]

thats exactly what I was thinking too. It gives anyone a heart attack watching them get up on that dodgy roof

[@Exknight2]

It's not like the roof will collapse that fast but give it some years and those nails will keep weakening and the roof will split even more risking to collapse, this is a big mess up, at least the owner(s) now know what's going on so they can move legally.

[@vernevens1598]

Yeah, I'd be worried that the first step I took the tile wouldn't be attached and down I go.

[@BrotherRobb]

Jesus man, i didnt realise this is how bad Australia is. This is worse than something they would put together in a 3rd world country! what the hell

[@AsloAso]

Someone higher up has fallen asleep at the wheel regarding to strict regulation monitoring

[@SimBianchi]

Australia IS a third world country!

[@rohansprenger6902]

It's not all like this.

[@tobyjugg6202]

They are using 3rd world labour and materials mate - not supprising when there are absolutely no control mechanisms at any level. Cushiest jobs are a building surveyor and inspector - sit in a car, look, then drive away to wash their hands of any responsibility. Welcome to the new Australia.

[@petersuvara]

These are exceptional cases. I think you need to see ghetto shanti towns with no sewerage to understand how bad it gets…

[@NzDeplorable]

You certainly won’t get this in New Zealand. I know we’re a little county, but our Councils are responsible for building inspections, and I assure you nothing gets passed those inspectors.

[@tealkerberus748]

we should have stuck with that system.

[@keza41]

Not for much longer from what I have been reading.

[@GronTheMighty]

The more they _don't_ want you there, the more you know you _need_ to be there!

[@HairyKnuckles222]

That’s what I say when someone questions why I’m in there house

[@Masterfighterx]

@@HairyKnuckles222 Their*

[@drewjohn6847]

Thank you for your service to the building industry.

[@richieduck67]

VBA should should all be sacked bring back council inspectors to sign off the work

[@Rockbottomsurf]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, the Friendly Jordies got firebombed by crime gangs after exposing suspect developers.

[@Theyadayada]

I disagree with most of his politics but I agree 100 percent about that. Disgusting.

[@Ktmfan450]

🤮​@@Theyadayada

[@lauraoconnor2655]

@@TheyadayadaI wish people didn't feel the need to add that disclaimer all the time. Jordies has done a lot of great journalism which should stand on its own merit.

[@worldwed]

​@@lauraoconnor2655I feel all normal Australians should be interested in what was presented in that Coronation piece.

[@Theyadayada]

@@lauraoconnor2655 Yeah I agree, I guess I sit more on the right but there is a lot of things he did that I fully support like the bushfires and their mismanagement. Plus the Yilmaz series is absolutely hilarious.

[@nickfotopoulos5323]

Building inspector is either being bribed or has suffered a serious head injury. This is absolutely insane!

[@khirasier]

not even that there are just people that dont give a fuck, probably went there for 1 hour, just sat out back punching durries then passed it so he can go home early.

[@matthewangell170]

Qualified immunity, ain’t it grand. It’s not just for cops but all government “servants”

[@cjod33]

​@@matthewangell170 inspectors used to be working for the council. Privatisation has changed that. There's a very good reason why all this is occurring, privatisation! You don't have to do an apprenticeship anymore, pay your money and get a licence. We Old school tradesman saw this coming twenty five years ago. It also doesn't help that you have pen pushers with no onsite experience in the industry making the regulations. Some of the new materials are a joke, styrofoam as cladding? What do you expect. I've always refused to build with that stuff as well as the fake stone slabs that everyone has been loving in Thier kitchens. James Hardie ring a bell?

[@JohnJackson-e9z]

Given who the builder is I am positive it is the former

[@Frustratedfool]

I wonder if intimidation plays a part in these being passed by building inspectors? Sure incompetence too, but I guess it’s not difficult to frighten an inspector, especially if there are many builders/labourers present at the time of the inspections?

[@H4KTNNT]

So sad to see shoddy work. Thankfully you are there to keep people hpnest while also looking after those who trust builders with their homes

[@murrayastorga9768]

I just jumped on now. WTF! Wow! How does this crap get passed! Corruption! All should lose their licence!

[@larkhill2119]

If your a tradesman how can you build it never mind pass it.

[@llewvirtue861]

And pay to repair

[@GenesisRip]

Love that Russell the forensic plumber came BEFORE the cops

[@billp8768]

Gold!

[@tonypazarkoski5794]

He would been just around the corner hiding

[@JW-qf2fx]

"Taser" na bro - this is a laser level, I can do a lot more damage to your reputation with it ya maggot

[@seanet1310]

It's what you would expect on the Person Resa area

[@MrPyriusfire]

You really have an eye for engaging content. Getting the expert on drain design and products to come out and talk for the camera was super fascinating to watch and learn about

[@jimmywallis88]

This is crazy! These so called tradeies need their license taken away from them to prevent them from doing any more dodgy work! What a complete shemozzel!! I am simply flabbergasted! Awesome content, love your work. Would be great to see a follow video with this build

[@julianalderson3938]

Yes its to easy for these guys'

[@FourKits]

Not sure what is scarier. The shoddy and unsafe workmanship; the obscene prices you pay for building work; or the utter indifference from VBA etc.

[@HowardRiach]

Great channel. Really appreciate a professional that can recite regulations. Cheers

[@Mark-Aussie1529]

I’m still waiting for you to show a real life response from VBA or similar, to have a job revisited, and be signed off by a certifier, these people need to be heavily fined! I’m glad this show captures the short cuts of cheap builders and sneaky trades to be busted for cutting corners.

[@JW-qf2fx]

more chance of a unicorn flying in and fixing it

[@kaboomblueskies]

They need to do prison time for signing off on absoloute crap. Along with the builder, who gave a bung to the certifier. How else could someone pass that rubbish.

[@gewfygoober]

Im doing a carpentry apprenticeship and I'm glad i can watch videos like this so i know when i might do something wrong that i won't. Thanks g

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

You will be told "do it my way or you are fired". Now comes the moral decision.. If the Govts were serious about stopping this shit the first person to give evidence leading to conviction would get $10k initial payment.. and then up to 12 month's wages after that paid by the Govt... to enable you to find another job (probably get hired by building companies made up of all the builders fired by rat shit companies) and the Govt can recover it from the builder/surveyor/certifiers.

[@gewfygoober]

It'd pretty cool also that you can bring experts in to advertise there products and not be an ad, you're just giving them time to showcase there products

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

You'll be given a choice...do it the way the boss says or get fired. That's the moral dilemma.

[@larkhill2119]

@@JohnSmith-yv6eq It actually saves money to do it right the first time. So the boss will be happy. You will not be working for low pay on bad sites but top pay on good sites.

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

"Boss I need 10 lengths of 90x45 for those load carrying studs." Nah just use the 90x35.... "But that's not on the architect's plans nor up to building code.." Do it or get off the site you little asshole. It'll be under the gib and it'll be strong enough.... I ain't buying more timber for this job... I'm buying the boy a new Ranger ute on Friday.. @@larkhill2119

[@StoneyMeyerhoeffer]

I really don't know how any of that gets corrected without a full tear down. So sad that people do this. How do they get licensed. How did they not stop them sooner. Wow.

[@christopherpekel6096]

It's doesn't need a full tear down. It just needs the bloody workers to spend a couple of weeks fixing it all up, which of course they will never do

[@ozymandias7940]

You're a brave man walking on a dodgey roof. Damn near coughed up a lung laughing at that tool on the phone to the cops (Probably talking to his mum) "Big scary guy chasing me, mum." 😂😂😂

[@Siteinspections]

😂

[@jayflow1150]

Mate, I have done a few structural steel jobs as a drafter - and the amount of times the builders think they can just change connections, the way it carries load or relocate/delete details is mind blowing. Each and every job "yeah nah mate, we've built it this way so can you just delete that?". I normally email the engineer with the request but CC the builder, then walk away as I watch it blow up. Complete rejigging of locations, requesting changes to make it easier to built but less structurally supportive. My most recent one on a 3 story build - the builder changed from floor coverings to a 100mm topping slab to do exposed concrete flooring. No consultation with the engineer at all before this decision. Adding near on 90T of concrete to a project without a single thought to what's holding that up? Christ mate!!!! Their response? "Don't worry about it! We've done it before" Thankfully this was stopped in its tracks by myself and the engineer when it was calculated how much the design had to change to carry this load.

[@halleyorion]

Why did they want to make a change like that? Was it a request from the homeowner?

[@Low760]

90t of concrete! That's a very expensive change!

[@chrispham6599]

​@thormidthagahast8914 maybe it's not just a simple one storey building. It could be an building complex. Those projects require A LOT of concrete for shit to stay in tact and together I'm all for critical thinking, but you gotta broaden your mind a bit.

[@SVEVelsen]

@@thormidthagahast8914 Concrete weighs 2400 kg / m³ so he's talking about 37 m³. So at 10 cm thick he's talking an area of only 370 m². That's just 3-4 appartments in terms of size. A particularly large home with multiple floors or two houses could already have that much in them.

[@nonegone7170]

@@thormidthagahast8914 wow you can multiply by two, congrats!

[@Sidicas]

I love how they put 3 washers on some bolts and none on the others. Perfect example of needing to use those leftover parts. 😆😆

[@afaigni92]

Those 'security guards' took their fancy yellow vests off real quick lol.

[@jeffiewhite]

Weren't they there to protect the inspector?

[@SuperRedSilk]

These are great vids. Im a lvl 3 Building Surveyor Technician and despite the constant deriding (deservedly so) these site inspection overviews are wonderful education tools. 👏👏

[@geraldstahlman7036]

I did leak work on a 212 unit complex where all of the poo work was covered up and it leaked everywhere! I salute your work ethics!

[@achromaticwraps]

You are doing gods work mate, thanks for exposing these scumbags.

[@Camomo_10]

Absolutely no idea about building at all but I love how you explain it and go as far to show it on screen. It shows that you are really passionate about this! Great content mate I really enjoyed this!

[@usujiotarako]

didn't expect it but it nice to randomly come across a comment from the best Rust admin! keep doing your great work!

[@Syv_]

Dudes out here catching cheaters... building code cheaters!

[@brokearse2011]

How do you have time to watch this with all the rust cheaters lol

[@khirasier]

you dont need to know a single thing about building to look at that and be like thats fucked

[@joshuadalton6063]

@@usujiotarako We rust players are everywhere ;)

[@alanpitkeathly6752]

That roof is totally shocking you can tell its not straight and square from your drone footage at the beginning. Cow boys are us Australia, crazy to see so many issues on so many builds. Your doing a great job trying to help people out, keep it up

[@NoOne56488]

I don't get why people pay the builders until independent inspections are done. We held payments on stages if things where not up to scratch back in 2011.

[@catherinemarsh5453]

There is no way I'd be getting on those roofs. I wonder how many homes this builder has shat over Victoria? I hope the inspector that passed this home is out of a job by midnight.

[@seanmorris]

'They've got tazers!' "Nah mate, thats a tape measure! Never seen one before?"

[@linoiovenitti7207]

Hi Zeher, great to meet you and your colleague the other day at Moonee Ponds, Penny Lane. As I said to you on that occasion, educate us, educate us and educate us. These scamming " builders " need to be named and shamed, and banned and punished. But do tell us the the right way that things should be done. Site Inspections is doing the building industry a great, and unappreciated service. Thanks for what you do. In fact, you are doing the whole community a great service, so that no one else gets scammed any more.

[@culturekingsboy6555]

He is my hero

[@alank1220]

It's made me realise how many homes you look at and think "looks alright" are possibly hiding so many defects. If I ever have the money to buy a home, I'll be using his services to make sure it's not going to be a nightmare. I had a look at the builder's website and the homes look nice but seeing their actual work here just shows what a bit of paint and render can hide (for a short time).

[@barbecueman6352]

You’re a saint for the work you do, you’re helping more than the victims of these dogs, your showing every Australian what is happening in our back yard.

[@garyjones4001]

Good on you for exposing these people

[@MrBitty]

This man is working for the people. Too many people I know have been ripped off by these evil people. Everyone needs to watch these video's and educate themselves on these things and remember to be your own site inspector!

[@fungt89]

Site inspections by the owner are trespassing now lmfao.

[@BillyBowlster]

Not allowed to record or film your own property being developed.

[@JW-qf2fx]

"Taser" na bro - this is a laser level, I can do a lot more damage to your reputation with it ya maggot

[@AlGunji]

That's crazy, I know this park. When I was 16 this is where I kissed my best friend for the first time. I only just started watching your content today and I have been as entertained as i have been shocked. I dont often comment on videos but thank you for your service and thanks for bringing back a special memory for me. RIP Jes - Gone but never forgotten.

[@stephaniecoomey2356]

RIP JES

[@AlGunji]

@@stephaniecoomey2356 Thank you

[@extaticMav]

Old mate giving the best explanations while one knee is hanging off the side of the roof. Legend

[@waynefisher4296]

Name the building surveyor that passed this crap. He needs to be humiliated his license throne in the bin and never to go anywhere near the building industry again the same with the builder.

[@chrisellis9689]

It's got me stuffed why they are never named and held accountable. Innocent people trusting these scumbags should know exactly how bad their level of knowledge and skills are

[@BigAl53750]

He (or She) needs to be in jail for fraud. Apropriation of assets of said surveyor to defray costs to the owner for repairs should be on the table as well. They should hear; 'You passed this mess, now you can be paying to have it fixed. We’ll just sell your Tesla and whatever else we can to recoup the losses.'

[@alo2x1]

building is 2 opal st, preston VIC

[@AgnesCrumplebottom]

@@waynefisher4296 Immanuel homes

[@christopherpekel6096]

​​​@@chrisellis9689because he will get sued by them. He's pretty fast and off the cuff, and he's made several errors about things that are actually compliant (he's very good, but it's because he shows so many so fast) on houses before That's my guess

[@MrJackwork]

In an earlier video you showed the mess throughout the site and that kind of mess is usually indicative of shoddy work everywhere.

[@PaulyDownUnder]

I feel so sorry to the owners, they are up for a lot of sleepless nights. On top of this, the government wants to rush through hundreds of thousands of new homes to help with the shortage. Australia is up for some serious issues in the next 5-10 years with faulty homes. VBA and the government need to get on top of this asap!

[@jays106]

these homes be lucky to last 2yrs let alone 5

[@2008tmp]

Just like in China with the 'tofu dreg' construction. So much more expensive to fix it all or demolish than just do it right in the first place.

[@karmatraining]

Is there anything better than a crispy 4K building disaster documentary video

[@Victoria-gq8gt]

YOU ARE SO BRAVE!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! On behalf of every innocent home owner, thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking on these thugs and deceivers. These predators scare the hell out of me. I would have a nervous breakdown if I did what you do on a daily basis. You reveal the fetid corruption for all to see. You face the threat of aggression every day on the job. You protect and defend the innocent, and therefore are a real hero and warrior in my eyes. You deserve a humanitarian award. God bless and protect you always.

[@charlesgame94]

Would really love a follow up in this propert, just an update from the owners on what happened and how non compliance was rectified by the builder

[@mathewbrown5137]

There has to be a class action brought against the VBA or something. Surely!

[@SuperMegaWoofer3000]

If it hurt the bottom line of insurance companies and banks, we'd get action quick smart.

[@Gwydion_Wolf]

Partway through the video, i figured "ok.. so roof needs to come off and be redone + gutter system." then finished the video and with all the framework issues, support issues + that one wall being almost an entire brick-width over the foundation... it almost seems like the entire building needs to be torn down back to the foundation, and started over. Hopefully you can give a update later on what happens with the homeowner?

[@tealkerberus748]

I would not trust the people who built this to have constructed the foundation right either. Take it down to bare dirt and start over from there.

[@PretentiousBreadcrumbs]

You're a hero to these homeowners man. God bless.

[@robdotcom71]

Who's doing the Site Inspections drinking game? Take a swig everytime you hear "Noncompliant" LOL

[@brianbarbarich1401]

I will be drunk before end of video and miss all good parts 🤣🤣

[@Theyadayada]

I'm already driving the porcelain bus after 8 minutes

[@cze33e]

I'll need to go to Dan Murphys half way through

[@samfisher1732]

Hahaha yess! I thought the same thing a few episodes ago , gold

[@rozdee1780]

Are you insane? You’ll die

[@Cleatus546]

Bodyguards, surveillance drones. DAMN, I LOVE THIS CHANNEL!

[@IRMAXLOL]

Someones gotta get this on the news

[@arunmarimuthu1572]

Wow... I learnt so much and did not miss a second of the Video..... Well done to document the Shemozzle

[@kxjx]

Russell looks absolutely mortified when he started talking about what would happen if this wasn't spotted before handover.

[@samfisher1732]

Love this content bro 👍 I'm glad you're calling out this crap workmanship, it's this rubbish that takes work/jobs from the real tradesmen

[@philerkkinen2880]

First time viewing your channel . Your laughing is the best way to let them know you're not concerned about their attitude or problems. Great job

[@presntnow]

The body language and mannerisms of the bloke in hi-vis orange shirt speaks volumes. Guilty and Hiding Something... Well done Zehir, keep up the good work mate!

[@AFcreativearts]

I am a renovater and seriously the word trade is a very loose term. As for new builds I would not buy anything unless it is a minimum of 15 plus years old. Buildings and especially houses all tell you a story of how they cope in drought and high wet weather. It shows all the additional problems with neighbours or street drains etc. I have had the privilege of working with extremely competent commercial plumbers who are saying that in 5 years all the plumbing issues that new houses will face will be massive. I just feel sad for everyone involved in this industry. It is very broken.

[@julianalderson3938]

Yer hard cos they goodbye to kids n family n the mornin. An put others in possible deathtrap?

[@BentleyWilkinson]

how weird to have rain water drainage go into the house like this, just seems like an interior leak just waiting to happen. Where I live in the Nordics we have plenty of rain and snow, we have all guttering on the outside.

[@LantanaLiz]

It's normal for houses in Australia to have external guttering as well. All of the pipework sits outside of your house and drains down those external pipes into stormwater drains. I've never seen a house with internal gutters, because the government encourages us to collect rainwater for outdoor use/gardening generally in case of droughts and you can't do that if the gutter you're diverting is behind brickwork.

[@tealkerberus748]

It's not normal practice here. I was concerned before we even saw the details, by the number of changes of direction in the roof. Every corner and every valley is another place for a leak to start if any part of it is not built properly. Simple roof lines are just better!

[@DG-wu7ke]

Mold manufacturing construction. This home will kill anyone that lives here. By the end of next summer, this home will be condemned due to mold.

[@hanktanaka6276]

mate, great work you are doing here ... love the extensive detail walkthrough!

[@Siteinspections]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@christophermarwick3619]

As a small business owner, we try our absolute best to keep our services at a industry standard at a minimum. We take alot of pride in doing things properly & not taking shortcuts. Watching these videos makes us want to do things even better & continue to improve our services.

[@mrbaker1739]

I received a call from a property owner claiming that near by council works had caused movement in her property. I have a look underneath. A builder had replaced the perimeter timber stumps with concrete stumps. The rest had been removed and replaced with a three 15 metre span RSJs that did not sit on top of the perimeter stumps. They were attached via a return 300mm down the side of the concrete stumps using a single dynabolt.

[@mrbaker1739]

Correction 10 metre

[@Instant_Art_Store]

This is crazy !!! Building surveyors need to be held accountable. And that builder is a nut .

[@midyouthcrisis420]

Reckon you could do an episode on how this got through planning. Looking at the planning register this site has had a few goes at it. 1. No on-site parking for Dwelling 1. 2. Secluded private open space for Dwelling 1? (probably down the side, not off a living area though) 3. No vehicle turning area for Dwelling 2. Especially with the second carspace. 4. Driveway too tight. And that's just skimming through the video. Would love to see the endorsed plans.

[@denizissimo]

I thought the other dwelling would be for a family member or something

[@mathewbrown5137]

It makes me absurdly nervous how comfortably you walk around rooftops 😂 sweaty palms stuff

[@dpd6401]

Me too. Now I’m no OHS expert, but that has to be a breach too. I’d rather see some safety gear being worn by these two and perhaps scaffolding. Even their ladder seems too short.

[@dragginmedown]

Same

[@seanworkman431]

Not when you do it all day, safety gear is for pussies.

[@AlanMatthews-wo5cz]

😆😆 He’s non compliant without safety harness

[@Valkatron]

@@dpd6401Gotta wear a harness on a roof.

[@SMVB-cl6oc]

id love to see more of Russell. you two make quite the inspection team!

[@Siteinspections]

I invited him to this shemozzle as well kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ_Rn5aJrciIadUsi=39ToT8nziNJRTPzE

[@hamblymark]

Good to see Russell again! You point out the problems, he explains them in plain English for the rest of us. Great team 😊

[@michaelwest8595]

So the builder will pay for a surveillance camera and lawyers letter over access but not for a good job by trades? LOL

[@turbotheamericanstaffy]

Going out of their way to be evil pricks

[@HomeDefender30]

Seems to be how the world works nowadays… people will spend extraordinary amounts of time effort and money to keep from having to do something correctly, when doing it correctly would save time effort and money from the start. It’s the doubling down phenomenon because no one in this day and age can admit wrongdoing.

[@richardorsulich4698]

A " forensic plumber"………. I learn something new every day 😊 Very interesting video, thank you both.

[@ondrejsedlak4935]

I was on a job a while back, doing some shear stud welding. For the structure, it was overkill. When I asked why we were welding more studs than on an average skyscraper floor, your KZbin channel was mentioned. And that is how I found you.

[@samharmey6547]

Mate, i started my roof tiling apprentership post covid, worked for 10 months before getting injured thanks to shonky safty, but in that time the main thing i learnt was "if theres no scaffold no one will see it" that low drip on the bottom run of tiles is so bloody common, also just to show how dodgy the whole thing is after sitting on my arse for a year waiting for surgery i got my cert 3 in roof tiling certificate in the mail, ive done non of the work, the whole industry is a scam

[@tarawaukeri8928]

That'll help explain why so many building companies have gone bust

[@angrydoggy9170]

You’re a brave fellow walking on that roof. I would be worried about that thing collapsing on me.

[@geofferyrobertson6608]

the problem starts with the department liable for issuing licences for builders , most don't even do a proper course , should be a 4-5 yr apprentice ship to start with then we wouldn't see 90% of these reports AND they should be taught by this fella doing these inspections

[@chrisjie2127]

If you had proper regulators and inspections, nobody would start building unless they had properly trained builders. The reason they start building is because they know they will get away with it.

[@Samsgarden]

They want these builders out there to prop the construction industry. Good builders charge more, which in turn would create a building shortage.

[@culturekingsboy6555]

In Victoria you can get someone to do your builder license under the table for 20k. Lending a license (Indian circle) is around 12-16k, this is why there’s a lot of Indians out there scamming tradies or getting them to do more work. They gotta make that 12-16k gap for license rent somehow.

[@Samsgarden]

@@СлаваССС-м4с I went to Holmesglen to complete a Diploma. It was the most unprofessionally run course that I’ve experienced. In the final semester, they ran out of teachers and said teach yourself. Victoria: The education state.

[@geofferyrobertson6608]

@@culturekingsboy6555 , FaaaaarrrrrrC didn't realise there was that much money involved !! SHOCKING

[@rozdee1780]

Your video editing and story telling is sublime

[@EmanS117]

Appreciate you being an honest human being during these times bro, as a young adult I look forward to being a home owner someday and this education is really eye opening!

[@tealkerberus748]

watch enough and study enough, and when your finances are in place you'll owner build. That's how to make sure you really know your house is built right.

[@alexlavertyau]

The Batman of the building world.