Building inspections

just out of curiosity, do many out there get their new built homes independently inspected at certain stages of construction....
And if so whats the rough cost of an inspection

 

We are definitely going to get one. It’s roughly $450-500/per inspection, approx $2500 for whole construction

 

cheers
thats not cheap

 

But what will fighting defective works cost?

 

I was thinking more like frame and fitting stage for inspections
I would also recommend a reputable builder who will most likely fix the defects ,than tarnish there reputation, that is what i found with Carlisle homes
Some may disagree.

 

The building surveyor who issued the building permit undertakes mandatory inspections at various stages (eg before the concrete our, frame etc) That's part of their obligation/check. Your builder should be organising that.
If you want something more, find another building surveyor and ask if they can give you a price to further inspect on your behalf

 

Cheers
Yep I’m pretty happy with my builder
Anx as you say a surveyor appears at each stage for sign off

 

If thats the case ,ie building surveyor checking each stage .How come there are so many cowboys in the building industry ,getting away with shoddy work and Phoenixing
Case in point, Opal towers and Mascot towers Sydney