I Uncovered a $1.1M NSW Building Catastrophe: Oversight or Oversight?

[@Siteinspections]

If we get more than 1k likes on this comment we’ll put together the body cam footage of the TikTok inspector VS Site Supervisor for this job! 🤠

[@alch3myau]

This aint titkok.

[@MrRhysOner]

Get it posted mate we need it !

[@alexlavertyau]

Yes please!

[@Namdor2012]

@@alch3myau It's a nickname for him.."TikTok inspector", due himself posting on TikTok...

[@TravisHi_YT]

2 MORE LIKES TO GO BOYS!

[@Siteinspections]

This is by far the worst home that we’ve seen in NSW!

[@BooF308]

If you ever want to do a longer show, some of the unit blocks around there or the north shore could give you a mini series. It's only a question of time before something goes pear shaped.

[@amielmatt]

Actually a great idea. Australians love “The Block”. Site Inspections tv serious would be so popular, and politically powerful.

[@The_Slavstralian]

What about that dumpster fire of a block at Burwood near the station

[@Mitsui1101]

There's a lot more wrong with the plumbing than just inadequate support of the suspended drainage 👍🏼

[@mistersmacky]

Take your pick of dodgy apartment buildings in NSW - www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/help-centre/online-tools/rab-act-orders-register

[@OzzyMate88]

I'm less concerned that builders do dodgy things and more concerned that inspectors sign them off as all good mate. They're the line of defence that's supposed to be on the side of the owner fighting for their right to get what is required by standards and local laws. For them to sign off things so clearly non compliant as ok, that is by far the scariest part of the building industry and you're right mate. Rotten to the core.

[@jasevl]

They should be made liable for the rectification for signing off on clear defects.

[@Chickenhawk6451]

You think this is scary? Come over to WA where the Builder is responsible for signing off their own work!!!

[@Spacemonkeymojo]

The inspectors have been in the builders pocket for ages now. Inspectors are paid to sign off substandard work. That's how it works in Australia.

[@catherinemarsh5453]

Inspectors taking big bribes from builders to pass dodgy work.

[@sedd1234]

What? they can sign off their own work? That it INSANE bruv @@Chickenhawk6451

[@EmceeFuzz]

It's a complete disgrace. My heart goes out to this bloke who has been robbed. Anybody who this builder has worked for in the past should get their home checked in case it falls down! The building certifier should be suspended forthwith. Keep it up mate. Great work.

[@douglastodd1947]

Building Certifier should be jailed & Struck Off Building Certifiers list.

[@petersmith7454]

Our love and thoughts go out to this owner, our hearts are broken. Sounds like such a lovely owner, and unfortunately was exposed to this criminal builder who really needs to be arrested and held accountable. It's an absolute disgrace!

[@jackmorganfiftyfive]

My heart is NOT 'broken' for this home owner. Many of us live in tents and cars. It's like asking the dirt poor to feel compassion for people with money. Not happening.

[@spyer212]

@@jackmorganfiftyfivepiss off mate no one is asking you to do anything. If this was your 1.1 million dollar death trap you’d be jumping up and down. Bad things happen to good people wether they are building a house or living in a tent.

[@petersmith7454]

@@jackmorganfiftyfive Seems like a victim mindset, animosity, hatred and jealousy has consumed you.

[@user-vk4vd7vr5t]

@@jackmorganfiftyfivewow, you have no idea who the owner is, what they have done to be in the position to build this home.

[@seanlawrence4098]

​@@jackmorganfiftyfivedamm i live in a tent because of poor life decisions...and i still feel for this owner...your a sad person indeed.

[@stevenharris1460]

"non compliant" is my new catchphrase. Anytime someone does something i dont like i say "well that's non compliant", "non compliant action right there".

[@CeeTeeUSA]

I've been using it too, it's addictive..

[@antinsanwo]

I use it all the time now too 😂

[@glennduncan6843]

With 40 years experience in the building industry, I have never seen anything as bad as this standard of work, and that is so consistently bad in so many areas. The underfloor areas were a nightmare of serious structural issues, and the drainage issues, internally and externally were unbelievable. Congratulations on presenting this comprehensive view of this disaster. The builder, certifier, structural engineer and all other relative supervising authorities should be held fully accountable. From what I have seen with this video, this home is close to having to be demolished and started again only with a new and competent builder.

[@RealLifeJunkie]

As a Spanish/German im every time stunned by the way the houses are built. So much money for small timber structures without stone foundation and underground support. But fancy design...

[@budgetking2591]

All about the image and looks, no quality, its like China.

[@martiruda]

@@budgetking2591 china makes what you ask for nowadays. I wouldn't be so blunt

[@harrydautovic9759]

Another homeowner taken advantage of! I went through a similar experience and ultimately sued the architect, engineer, building surveyor, builder with success. It was a long journey, costly, stressful and would not want to repeat the process. Moral of the story? Invest in your own building inspector to scrutinise every stage of the build.The best money you'll spend for the entire build!

[@GregRickard]

The whole building process is flawed. Its too late to bring an inspector like this in once its fi nished. I'd be bringing one in at every stage and not paying until its done properly. Slab > inspect, frame > inspect and so on.

[@michaelpairidis7382]

The rodents in the area would like to thank the new owner for their new accomodation that includes cool areas under the house and multiple tunnels to get to the warm areas. Also many thanks for the underground pool and small rivers to drink water

[@VanDiemen1969]

As a Landscaper, this is one of those sites, where it can be beneficial for builder and client to liaise with a landscaper and plumber, well before works commence and areas basically become inaccessible. And as a landscaper, it also always amazes me how many materials are left onsite with some builders, not only wasted, but not disposed of either. I could of built my own house by now, with all the leftover wastage. I enjoy your videos, keeping the industry as honest as possible.

[@malsmith2012]

I'm a licensed plumber in commercial and health care construction for almost 4 decades and I have to say that pit design at the back that's flogged out already is bloody disgraceful. Whoever the hydraulic consultant is that drew that shit should be ashamed. High leaf litter /green growth area to a pit that's essentially a rubble pit with not even a litter screen protecting the 100mm weep /drain holes either in the pit or at the point of entry it's so bad..

[@rb30e]

i went to a house inspection this weekend and there was a 2 story deck, the top story was not connected to the house with a beam, it was just the hangers nailed to the house bricks. It was about 20mm away from the house and leaning. sold for $1.477 Million. Doncaster East Melbourne.

[@geneva760]

No need to worry - the real estate agent that sold it has a warranty that coves all used houses they sell, just like the warranty the real estate agent got on her/his BMW.

[@MetroidMan90]

Just look at this guys, just take a look, unbelievable

[@LM-zh9lf]

A national treasure 🏆

[@llubu2]

Absolute disgust for the industry and builders these days. Governing bodies should be ashamed for knowingly letting this happen.

[@KipMplaylists]

There’s a bit more than no more gaps required, I can see why no one wants new houses anymore

[@seanworkman431]

@@KipMplaylists the sad part is that quality tradesmen are suffering too because of the general mistrust. I was asked to look at a deck and staircase at a new renovation/extension but had to decline the work because I didn't want my name connected with that of the builder.

[@Crazy--Clown]

Money talks, bullshit walks

[@martiruda]

It's not about quality anymore.

[@DanKxxx]

I just watched a video on Japanese construction the other day and it blew my mind. All the trades were under one company and a supervisor who was had a degree in architecture would inspect all the work being done to ensure it met all compliance. If only Aus had something similar, so many houses wouldn't leak.

[@lovher]

Exactly! Japanese construction is built to withstand earthquakes.,our construction cannot even be inhabited.., it’s criminal.

[@seanworkman431]

I worked for a company whose policy was "You don't get paid until we get paid" Sorted the men from the boys.

[@slevinlindsay3624]

Japanese built different. Different mentality. Everything. You should check out their joinery and woodwork skills, amongst many things they excel in.

[@archilife2555]

Even continental Europe is light years ahead of Aus.

[@CQuinnLady]

We did, but that was decades ago. Builders became all about massive profit on a budget level. Hiring labourers fresh out of school with no traininh sitting on the dole. They would get kick backs from the gov for hiring them for 3 months. The idea was to get them into full time work, but dodgy builders let them go after 3 months and hire a new crew to continue getting the gov kick backs. That was the 1980s. Customera became more demanding for fast builds so corners were cut and it became the norm. The cost of taking a builder to court emptied pockets n then the practise of going bankrupt and opening a business under a different name. This is the culmination of decades of degradation of good building practises.

[@peetabrown5813]

I am gunna say, in general don’t put a planter box permanently/built in the building and hard up against the house - I reckon it will only give you trouble

[@braddenyar3641]

It would be cool to see a follow up with remediation and outcomes for the owner when possible, thanks for the review.

[@ChristianWagner888]

The Australian building standards have some really sensible requirements for waterproofing and flashing, but sadly they are just ignored. This house has so many issues with waterproofing and grading on the hillside, that it will rot away within a few years, if the owner does not get this rectified. Even more shocking are the structural issues that should have been caught while the house was being built. Good that you went caving underneath. A follow-up would be great after everything has been fixed...

[@ibrahime4925]

Yes, the Australian Standards are very important, but it doesn't help when they claim they are not for profit when this is clearly not true! How about you offer them at no cost so that the masses can adopt the useful information in there and we could then reduce the level of building defects over time!

[@Gypsyjoe67]

Best building inspector I’ve ever seen!!!👍

[@pyromaniac354]

Awesome work my man You gotta have some t-shirts with "Non compliant" 😂

[@JimboJones-qn4wd]

2:40 - The unfortunate thing is that a 2 year build time is not unusual anymore. I have friends who are well into their 3rd year of a build. IT IS INSANE! Builders are ALWAYS quick to make sure that building contracts are ONLY 100% IN THEIR FAVOUR, but I guarantee that they will REFUSE to sign a contract if the homeowner included financial penalty clauses if the build was not finished by an agreed date. ALL homeowners should insist on such penalty clauses being put in their contracts and if ALL homeowners did this, then builders would either have to AGREE to the clauses, or they would have NO WORK!

[@adm7812]

I dread buying a newly built house with the current state of affairs.

[@kerriecoy2162]

Come and check out the builds currently happening on Macleay Island. I’ve lost every cent I have saved to a cowboy builder who has created so many defects on the build that it failed form 12 engineer inspection. Contractor refuses to rectify, government building industry authority is not helping. I’ve lost everything and am now homeless. It’s an epidemic on the Moreton bay islands with dodgy Kit home suppliers , builders who are not insured and dodgy building suppliers targeting solo females with no building knowledge or support and ripping them off!!. It needs to be investigated and stopped!!

[@danaveye3977]

I'm so sorry. Getting effed up the arse by the family court drove me to some dark places, I hope you can keep it together

[@psterling8404]

Please explain to help the rest of us - dodgy kit home suppliers.

[@kevinhamling1963]

WOW, are you sure this is a new build. The footage that you showed from under the house looked like something that is set to be demolished. If you add up all the problems with this home its going to cost a fortune to fix. Some defects can't be fixed without demolition works. I feel for the owner, i hope he hasn't fully paid for this. I truly hope heads roll. 😡😡😡 Thankyou for sharing. ✌️

[@garryhunt4193]

As a retired builder I can only assume that there were NO QUALIFIED TRADESPEOPLE involved in the construction if this home...which should unfortunately be codemned.

[@mohuckmedshishkeblob1712]

My thoughts exactly, at best 1 year apprentices, never seen such bad work. Yes Bulldozer and start again with a clean block.

[@Daniel-x1i8h]

That's right Garry there's not that many going around and I see it getting worst.

[@seththomas3194]

If it's anything like the US, Florida etc...they are using all cheap hispanic/immigrant laborers who barely speak English if any English at all. But, most of the builders who care have 3rd party inspections they are allowed to use that are actually performing their jobs/inspections and staying on top of the issues that arise. Ask me how I know, in the process of building a new home with a builder with a pretty good reputation. Have had a 3rd party inspector as well and they haven 't found anything really atrocious that wasn't easily rectified, or they caught themselves/flagged and resolved as well. Can't say the same for NSW and AUS apparently. Yikes.

[@marc9588]

I think it’s likely the builder has used the cheapest trades possible to increase his profits. And probably has been getting away with it for years.

[@seanworkman431]

Sadly, you are correct, you cannot ressurect an abortion. That will be plagued with faults otherwise.

[@sydney8382]

congrats on the 50k subs and 5 mill views, awesome work it is appreciated, we need to expose this industry more and more so we can raise the standards. appears these practices have been running riot for the last 10-15 years and more and more people are coming out to verify they are not the only ones affected by these issues. unfortunately my friend was/is still a victim of the mascot towers nightmare, if you don’t mind he has reached out to his media connects to get you an interview 👍

[@Siteinspections]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@malsmith2012]

It's absolutely disgusting the beuracrats have destroyed not only tafe but the building industry as a whole. I worry for this guy's safety as the stuff he's exposing is literally worth millions to fix and certain "people" will spend way less to have "problems" disappeared..

[@JimboJones-qn4wd]

It always amazes me that when I see these inspections of new homes where the homeowner hasn't even moved in yet, most of them look like they already need new painting and heaps of other maintenance that you would expect to see on a house that is 20+ years old! I'm flabbergasted!

[@maximusreed]

After watching your shows. We want to have these builders named !!!!! Then perhaps things will get fixed up !!!!!!

[@whatsdergo]

I don't think it would be a good idea to name these criminals for his own safety but he could name the good ones ,CRICKETS

[@galiki5555]

@@whatsdergo😂😂

[@cheffsti]

I know exactly who this builder is but il keep it to myself 😝

[@JeLLYLeGeND]

Massive improvement with your explanations - well done! I think you even caught yourself about to say 'take a look at this' and specify what we should look at. I know zero about construction, so I really appreciate the explanations, and I love watching and learning! Always get excited when a new video from yoj pops up on my subscriptions! 😀

[@selilatte]

Absolutely agree! He is informing us so much better, it's amazing to watch and understand.

[@Siteinspections]

Thanks for the tips! 🙏😊

[@michaelmasters219]

My God i love watching you no way I would have a house built without you checking it out. Keep up the good work

[@distinctiongifts]

that beam at 31:35 in the top left corner is smashed to bits the whole build is shocking . top work m8

[@Zzzxxx1]

It appeared as though the builders harboured a deep hatred towards the homeowner, constructing a malevolent trap disguised as a dwelling.

[@Kelthor85]

I was expecting a Blair Witch moment while he was under that dwelling.

[@TomIslav-o7l]

Tik Tok inspector will defect blair with for being non compliant

[@bang4urbux888]

Heard builder is an Indian company

[@Feuoh]

My sentiment also. I watched another of this man's videos where the house cost $5 million and it looked like a lovely home but with so many defects half of which would maybe not be obvious to an untrained eye until a few months down the track when the house starts leaking everywhere. It appeared to me as though things were done on purpose. Things that were unnecessarily or purposely neglected because if the builder had a care for what he himself produced with his own hands and taken just a little more care with measurements a disaster could have been prevented. The builder even used foam on the roof. It's my belief that was done on purpose by a very wicked human who knew he'd get away with it. He knew he'd be long gone before the leaks did obvious damage, and because he knows the Australian building industry laws are not enforced properly and he'd be able to point the finger at the building inspectors. These videos are shocking. I am in shock that people are getting so badly ripped off like this. You would not believe these houses were built in a first world country like Australia where there are trade schools. You'd think it was built by builders from a third world country where there is a high rate of illiteracy. Whoever is in charge of this industry needs to be sacked. An enquiry into the whole industry needs to be made

[@xJI00]

The way it appears to me is the building certifiers might do a cursory inspection but primarily just collect all the CoC’s from the trades to satisfy signing off. So essentially trades are self assessing. From experience doing essential services it seems the majority have no clue what the standards they list actually say. First inspect and test after a building has been certified more often than not fails to meet the required standards.

[@energised8]

lol i couldn't help but laugh when the eerie music turned on when he was under the house in the cave. So good.

[@ellessandraramsay1841]

I thought that was a feature of the house.

[@saberint]

Damn, I spent 20 years working in commissioning and thought I had seen almost every dodgy thing out there, but this is a new low for me. I feel so bad for the homeowners 😞

[@bang4urbux888]

Time to knock down and rebuild it ..this is horrendous

[@jethroj4602]

Awesome video mate, but every video of yours I watch I get anxiety & a sick feeling. I'm in the building industry and builders getting away with this stuff & ruining peoples dreams is disgusting.

[@stephens2850]

What a shocker! Here in NZ, the local council has to inspect every stage of the build. None of these items would get through. We have a new govt that wants to change to the aussie system. 😮

[@graemeharlow9137]

Not quite. The new government wants less red tape for new products to enter the market, to reduce monopolies and create competition. Currently it's very difficult and expensive to demonstrate compliance of products (CodeMark certification, BRANZ appraisals, inconsistent scrutiny of building consent applications between councils etc). I don't believe inspections are on the chopping block. I don't agree with this particular direction either, but it's no way near as bad as NSW appears to be. I also doubt the proposed changes will actually do much to achieve the new govt aims.

[@retsaMinnavoiG]

Not so long ago the local council did do building inspections and while it wasn't perfect... this and the thousands like it would have almost certainly have been caught.

[@stanmarks3950]

This is like watching a multiple car crash in a super slow motion. Frightening, scary and sad all at the same time.

[@Fair_Engineers]

The subfloor is most likely ponding water due to seepage from the sandstone rock foundation material. Without significant subfloor drainage remedial works the mold issues in the subfloor will not be resolved. In addition, in our experience 'ag' pipe / drain coil subsoil drainage pipelines are only effective where there is a minimum of 3% fall. Where there is less fall, slotted uPVC pipelines should be used to ensure adequate long-term performance of the drains. Where there is less fall, the internal ribs in the pipes collect material that is not washed out. 'ag' pipes are also significantly harder to lay with a consistent fall. Any reverse fall and the pipeline will quickly become blocked. Finally, I think you missed that the external subfloor doors require a mesh screen with 2mm aperture in the BAL rated area, and there were none provided.

[@mk84142]

I am absolutely disgusted by the builders but possibly more so at the building certifiers. What the actual f. Thanks to you and owners for sharing. I really hope there is some justice for the owners. Thoughts are with them.

[@Lothy49]

Unfortunately the buck stops with politicians and policymakers here. They've allowed the industry to fall into such disrepute that it beggars belief anyone with their eyes open is actually willing to exchange money for a property to be built. Plenty of other countries do not have this problem, and it's chiefly because they haven't accrued a multitude of perverse incentives within their property market that inevitably lead to this substandard workmanship, and then allow people to get away with it.

[@davidvanderklauw]

Would you vote for a candidate whose policy was to fix this problem? (or just rote vote Liberal or Labor)

[@Lothy49]

​@@davidvanderklauw I vote based on policy, so yes. But at the same time, I stress that I wouldn't vote for a party on the basis of a single issue... They'd have to have a credible platform and agenda.

[@james3744]

In fairness to the Building Commissioner, who is doing good work, the current priority is residential multi story developments because of the risk of mass death (everything comes back to Grenfell and Lacrosse fires). They are looking at the bigger builders as a consequence. Right now, and for the immediate future, residential builds are not getting (and will not get) nearly as much attention or any of the very limited regulatory resources. It's an absolute mess. Regulators are very concerned about the lack of qualified building surveyors, which is only going to get worse as the older blokes retire. As per usual state governments (which have to power to make laws regarding property, not the Commonwealth unless referred) and Councils are prepared to rake in the tax money and not spend any of that money in that area. Think petrol taxes used for almost everything but the roads. More insurance is not the solution, because the tax payer subsidies bad builders, conflicted surveyors and dodgy developers. Its going to suck, but the state building authorities need to be gutted and rebuilt from scratch, building surveyors are going to have to be majority council, auditing has to be increased significantly, plus the proposed licensing of trades (with CPD) has to come in and not be diluted. "But this will cost too much money!". Right now, we are paying a fortune for properties that will not last 10 years. If governments and councils can find money for diversity, equity and inclusion departments, they can divert that waste of money to fixing the industry

[@tightlines21]

From 1 December the Building Commissioner is now looking at residential buildings.

[@mitchellwinter5574]

Correct. His mandate was purely Class 2 buildings, nothing do with Class 1 housing that Z mostly inspects.

[@SuzieQGirl]

The mind boggles. We need a Royal Commission into the building industry nationwide. So many crooks.

[@darrellturner560]

The corrupt investigating the corrupt. Show us a Royal Commission that achieved anything other than costing millions of taxpayers' dollars.

[@Mephiston]

we dont need a royal commission, we need a government with backbone that isnt beholden to commercial, corporate, and lobbyist interests.

[@Spacemonkeymojo]

@@MephistonPor que no los dos?

[@addictiveaussie]

Yeah that'll fix it. Just like the $120m Banking Royal Commission fixed the banks little red wagon.

[@gnomiefirst9201]

@@addictiveaussie Right? Follow the money. But no one does. Too busy blaming the impoverished grunt for doing what they are told to do.

[@Lucanos]

@10:09 You've also got a piece of roof with flashing at both ends, in that corner - the water has nowhere to go if it pools in that corner.

[@chas2can124]

This is a good vid. As a Civil Eng that worked for a Tier 1 Contractor (Can't say who it was but they dropped the B from the BLL) I was part of their "Reputation Management Team" ie defect rectification on resy jobs. I identified that Builders need competent Site Supervisors who actually know how to build so THIS doesn't happen. Obviously, the Supervisor let all of these poor practices slide because he didn't know any better. Thank you for helping out this owner. Where was the Structural Engineer in all of this? Hold Points so the defects weren't built into the job? If I was to build I would retain my own Building Inspector to visit on a regular basis as an insurance policy. When you're dropping a Mil into your own home it pays off.

[@redgatecrt]

Kelloggs builders licence is making a huge come back 😂

[@lukecollins7965]

I would love to see the plans for this house, that's where it all starts! !

[@Paul-qq7mh]

I'm sorry for the home owner. I really hope you can get everything fixed before stress gets the better of you.

[@markdelawarr4189]

Love ya video, ex owner builder, finished my house, so glad I did it myself. Would hate to fork out big money and end up with that.

[@caspertucker]

The music effects made me LOL. Never change man. Love the educational aspect.

[@cinemaipswich4636]

The new contemporary look is a roofscape nightmare. If you are building, select the shape and layout of your roof and outer walls first. You can use a 1970's design and add character yourself. Windows, doors and landscaping are easy add-ons. The newer designs do not account for having experienced tradespeople who can do the job.

[@smiddysmidton8313]

Like most modern designs it is sold as style but it is really about cheap. Flat roofs are cheap.

[@retsaMinnavoiG]

Yep. It might not look as fancy (although a nice balcony and trims can go a long way to bridge the gap) but a basic solid design from the 90's built for traditional roofing and whatnot is far less likely to have problems.

[@darren2784]

I refer to your comments at 20.23min and wish to highlight, that should the planter box drain become blocked, there is a significant likelihood that the entire area will become a roof top pool! Has the structural design and construction made provision for this risk? Potentially this is one of the most significant structural concerns highlighted to date. As a viewer, I hope it is properly addressed and managed for the life of the home.

[@OddClancy]

Zeher, you do very great work mate. I have a suggestion for your videos to make them a bit more polished. At the end of the video can you do a summary and your thoughts on the inspection. Maybe possible outcomes or ways to rectify. How this stacks up against the rest etc.

[@Shawn_RHVAC]

If you look at the plumbing done on back wall at time stamp 34:00, you can see that the PVC TY is installed backwards

[@SC0TTYoP]

34:14 is probably a better snapshot, because you get to see both Y's dumping into the horizontal waste TOWARDS one another lmao

[@Mick_4591]

Never mind what suburb the house is in Name the Builder!!!!

[@keithcragg6474]

Keep up the good work and eventually someone from the building commission will have to be thrown under the bus😊. It does not help all the people out there who are left with poorly finished homes, but at least you may change it for the future home builders

[@bradcollins2973]

At 33:55 one of the drainage junctions in installed backwards - one junction is installed against the direction of flow.

[@KeenLaF]

21:56 lol those I joists are exposed to the outside from the inside that is unreal -- all the way down the left after 23:01 they have those deck joist sandwiched to the I joists WTF

[@Felixkoifish]

Too much corruption. You done a great . Keep it up .

[@gregdogg10]

10:46 the water on the roof sheet will be falling under the apron flashing.

[@MrNashpeters]

Can we please just recognise the video editing of this aswell. The music choice alone is amazing. When your under the house and the girls are singing had me laughing.

[@theaussiecarpenter9470]

I can’t wait to see what’s on defective on this one. Keep up with the great work

[@ADAM_COLLECTS]

for entertainment, you need to add a “non-compliant” counter, every time it is said “ding” and we get a total. Allows us to see the difference between a house that has some minor compliance issues and this. cheers. awesome work, well explained, top level professional

[@stevedehosson275]

Love your knowledge mate. Keep up the great work you do.👍👍

[@cinemaipswich4636]

As a test my friend and his wife went into a Home Builder and priced some of their display brochures. One was to be built in Bondi, and the other in Campsie. The same house was twice as much in Bondi.

[@jackmorganfiftyfive]

Location, location, but the same rubbish.

[@IPostSwords]

It is absolutely shocking how poor the standard of workmanship is here in NSW, and it's completely systematic. It's not just one builder - at this point, it is the majority. Shameful.

[@peetabrown5813]

Can you even have timber decking and stairs like that in a bal area ? But especially all the structural timbers underneath with timber doors/fencing it off, with no screening to prevent ember attack

[@Polyphemus.]

Depends on how high the BAL rating is. At 35:07 the little pop-up on the screen seems to suggest it's BAL-12.5, which is the mildest. Decking and stairs need only be bushfire-resisting timber, Blackbutt, Ironbark, Merbau, etc.

[@juandenz2008]

Beautiful location and the design of the house is nice. Pity about the poor workmanship and amount of non-compliance.

[@andrewbowen4592]

i'm a new sub , love your content , i'm planning on buying a home in a few years so recaching your teachings before i look , please keep it up!!!!

[@GlennsYouTube]

Terrible, this is a knockdown rebuild for sure...NSW Premier needs to visit this site.

[@DanTuber]

who's paying for that?

[@josephj6521]

@@DanTubercertainly not the owner.

[@MrSprocket2u]

David ...... about time this guy got you ,,,,

[@jamieparker6402]

The building g commission only looks after class 2 buildings and not residential buildings like this. They fall under the department of fair trading in NSW. Generally hopeless at compliance.

[@davidhope4241]

Can you provide an update on this please. I hope the home owners have a suitable resolution.

[@samcanno7692]

I wonder how many quotes from builders the owners got and what was the difference between them and which did they go with? I can only image how difficult it would be to quote on some of these modern bespoke home designs and with the ever changing materials and installation procedures. I would want to make sure the builder has a track record with the design and good trades. I think someone else mentioned in the comments that sticking with the traditional home design is the smarter choice!

[@Saki630]

this was amazing. I was suprised you made it out alive from the dungeon!

[@airbrushken5339]

I grew up in the state of Michigan in the USA ... owned two homes and my father was a builder, after he had been a painter decorator after WWII and got his builder's licence in the mid 60's. I moved here after 9 years Army (Vietnam, 101st Airborne 1970) as a teacher. In my state you have basements ... Usually they are built around 4 feet above the the ground and after completion they replace the soil at and angle leading away from the house. This keeps and water from pooling around the home. I feel so sorry for this home owner. I use to have a painter/decorators gold licence years ago in NSW. Also I've done painter/decorators courses for mural students in the USA and Australia... For that kind of money, I'd expect at least an average paint job...these guys were slop artist!

[@lovher]

Excellent video. Very educational. Thank u.

[@johnhoran9063]

Also great videos keep them coming, I think you are going to make the Industry tighten up!!!

[@P83-o2k]

I love this guy he is exposing whats happening en masse in Sydney

[@peteregan9750]

not into building but love your honest videos - very interesting to see how many builders / trades people cant even read instructions!

[@The_Slavstralian]

Its not that they CAN'T read them... they just don't bother to read them because " i'M a BuIlDeR! "

[@billdvoyakov7894]

Please do a video on a property that passes an inspection. Would love to see this. Love the channel!

[@drewsmetaldetecting8030]

you will need a remote control 4X4 car with cam and lights (drone like ), and attach 100lb fishing line for retrieval if it gets stuck . Loving your vids mate , keepem coming

[@tinaryan4023]

How do you even begin to rectify this stuff without demolishing large sections of the house.

[@davidwlsh965]

Can you include in your inspection a discription of resolution regarding the repair or replacements of inadequate works. For example a bathroom needs to be ripped out and redone due to poor or no waterproofing and or the paint work is untidy and care needs to be applied in order to be finished. Ty.

[@wheely90]

i really want a follow up on this build and see what gets done

[@gwatson7124]

Non-builder here. Can it be fixed adequately without demolition? And at what and whose expense?

[@Haci-uh7ke]

Perfect edit. 25:00 to 25:30!

[@Tonyc_1987]

I really appreciate these videos. Can I ask what are the next steps for the owner? Do you do a full report and then go to fair trade commission? I still can't believe how poor the quality is. Unbelievable but believable considering how many companies have gone under recently. This looks like it was put together by builders who bought their builders license.

[@davidallen2058]

@29:39 Broken particle board flooring around the metal support?

[@soulquest85]

You are wrong about the bondek slab anchorage. You need to read AS3600 Clause 9.1.3.1 (a) (ii), where it says the anchorage can be reduced to 8db, or 4db if all the reinforcement extended, in which, the bondek slab complies. If what you say is true, then double brick walls can never be used to support concrete slab, which is not the case.

[@gedforcey]

I worked in the building industry in Auckland NZ for around 17yrs as a solid plasterer, originally from the UK. I was initially shocked by the flat roof flashings. But as time went on I found flashings generally left to hope, chance and silicon. The biggest problem after poor design and ignorance was the piss poor inspectors. Some of whom I personally had to point out problems to, that were the builders responsibility but compromised every subsequent contractors work. who can then become liable in any suit against the property developer who is just as likely to be relying on others professionalism when very little still remains.

[@01explorations]

Thanks for sharing. Do you think new build standard in Auckland NZ is much better than houses shown in this channel? Seems like a precarious pursuit!

[@aucarnage]

Great work on the channel. The race to 100k is on 😊

[@Ismashedathing]

@siteinspections could you please tell me what the name of that foldable ruler you use is? I would love to get one. Also love your videos. Keep revealing the never ending horrors😊

[@Siteinspections]

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[@gary1705]

Do you do another video after the re-- doing of the non compliant work later down the track ?

[@Siteinspections]

Yes we do, here are some examples, enjoy… The Certifier Suspended & Builder Being Investigated After My Inspection Video… kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHi5emmigKx3ldU What Happens After My Inspections? $200,000 Rectification… kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5O1i2aDa8SIaMU Builders' Shocking Revelation: From Inspection to Rectification kzbin.info/www/bejne/lavLfZ98fcqMldk

[@JamieStewart-hn4nc]

How could a building designer, Architect even put a design up for a client for that crap. You can't blame the builder for everything. As a builder for 30 plus years, I would flatly refuse to even quote it. I blame the home owners as much as the builder. How can you put a planter box against a home, relying on waterproofing? The roof areas are designed wrong. Impossible to complete and guarantee, clients want tiles the size that it's impossible to create a fall to a waste. A shower beside a free standing bath! Are you for real? Who's going to clean the soap scum and body fats that will build up behind areas that can't be reached? People deserve what they want. Go back to the old way of building a home, roof areas slope towards the outside of the building with external gutters with eaves. The building industry is a complete failure now.

[@justanothermenace]

Thanks for the insight - completely agree!

[@cliveramsbotty6077]

agreed. that house is an over complicated mess

[@edwardjames6751]

The builder shouldn’t take on the job if the plan is deficient as you suggest.

[@didgejan]

Agree mate, but then don't take on the job. If nobody wants to build the house they will have to change the designs

[@Daniel-x1i8h]

Really well then the ( builder ) steps in and makes clear what can be done and what cant be done! And Where are these Building inspectors!

[@SKHYJINX]

Every video has my jaw on the floor.. My thoughts go to these owners I just cant believe these get passed.

[@shotgunjohnny]

Background music is always interesting. You really are doing god's work.

[@roberto286]

Great videos, have learnt a lot, and your descriptions are always the best, but your music volume balance on this one is "not compliant". 😊

[@Siteinspections]

I’m working on it 🔥 Let me know what you think of the upcoming video for the same builder 😎😊

[@lesliedevlin8501]

Great show you will have to be the best sorry 😔 4 the home owners Les from Perth 😮😮😮