Ever wondered what actually happens during site inspections on your build? Or whether you’re allowed to just pop down to your own house whenever you feel like it? Paul Kennedy from Independent Building Solutions in Canberra and Hugh from New Realm Homes in Melbourne pull back the curtain on the meetings, inspections and site visits that happen during a build. From mandatory council inspections to those casual drive-bys where you spot something that looks a bit off, this one covers what’s reasonable, what’s risky, and how to keep the relationship with your builder running smoothly. A must-listen for anyone about to start a build or already knee-deep in one.
In this episode they cover:
– Why regular site meetings between builder and client set the tone for the whole project
– What “reasonable access” actually means in your building contract
– Why the site legally becomes the builder’s possession during construction and what that means for you
– The safety risks of unsupervised site visits, especially during early stages with excavations, exposed steel and trip hazards
Key Timestamps
01:14 Why Site Inspections Matter
02:09 Setting the Tone with Early Site Meetings
03:32 Why Social Media is Not Your Builder
05:32 How Involved Should Homeowners Be
07:53 Can You Visit Your Own Build Whenever You Want
09:46 Site Safety and Why the Builder Takes Possession
15:01 Kids on Site and Communication is Everything
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Looking for a builder?
Perway Construction Services in Western Australia – https://www.perway.com.au
DJH Builders in Tasmania – https://djhbuilders.com.au
New Realm Homes in Victoria – https://newrealmhomes.com.au
Independent Building Solutions in Canberra – https://www.ibscanberra.com.au
Matt Auld Builder in Victoria – https://mabuilder.com.au
Wayne Prestone in Victoria – https://prestonbuilders.com.au
