@@bashkillszombiesthey have batteries as a backup. As to why the detectors don't have rechargeable batteries that are maintained by the detector is beyond me.
@@bashkillszombies Smoke detectors that are wired do not charge the battery and over time will need to be replaced as the charge dissipates, how else does the detector know when the battery is hitting replacement alarm, it monitors the voltage.
@@The_Slavstralian same, and I think lots of people say that. The Tradies here in Qld have watched his videos, my son is a Tradie and he said he’d get him to inspect if he builds.
a unique director id is now used in registering companies. no person can have more than one director id which now prevents dodgy builders from just claiming bancruptcy or close down their company when they get in trouble and create a new company.
@@rusco88if true this is fantastic news, only a matter of time before they are all in some other industry. Hopefully an industry you can avoid dealing with, not bloody housing.
@@NikkiWinwood a unique director id is given to a company director no matter what industry that company is in. you can google "About Director ID" and hopefully you will get to the link from abrs.gov.au for more details. I am aware of this because I had to apply for one myself, since I own a SMSF and had to create a company of which i am the director
The lawyer did say to the police that the owner was entitled to have the inspector enter the premises. But the police made a lawful order to de-escalate. I guess the police thought the two lawyers would take the bone he offered (both sides go to the building authority tribunal to nut it out) and run with it, being lawyers (who basically live for a good dispute). The homeowner will do that after this inspection. So everything is on track.
@@edithflood631 Its not a lawful order given that he stated it was a civil dispute. If the threat of a criminal confrontation were to occur then the likely agitators are the ones that need be removed (and the homeowner owns the title). Really it just comes down to Vic Pol being pussies and doing the wrong thing as always.
@@edithflood631 If it's within the owners rights to have it inspected the officers shouldn't have given an order for the inspection to not take place. It's not lawful unless it's a actually backed by the law.
As a licensed electrician of 15 years, I can tell you that electrician who did that job needs to be arrested. There is no way I would be caught dead doing a job like that even just as a matter of personal pride let alone the safety and legal aspect.
@@PurpleAlienPlanet Yeah they do have to be hard wired and interconnected., that said they still have a battery back up (if the power goes out), that will beep if that battery is dead.
Many people argue they know they are guilty because they're not allowing the inspector to investigate the home. Reply I don't think the issue is about censoring the inspector because He believes deep inside He is guilty. It could also mean that this "specific inspector" is a UA-camr, and therefore, all the things He will find will expose the builder and hurt the builders' business; I'm sure if they made an agreement, it wasn't going to end up on social media they wouldn't be so reluctant. Now you may argue that the builders' business name and image aren't being published. However, that still doesn't do enough because people who know the person can still recognise his voice. Also, this may not be the builder's fault himself; it may be the fault of the guys he hired to complete the work. So the builder himself could have been shafted by his own employees so there can be so much more to the story. I know builders who hire electricians, painters, chippies, plumbers etc. Just because you have been a builder for 25 years doesn't mean you build every component yourself. I'm sure the builder himself will go after the contractors He hired.
@@muhammedPies Reply I grew up around builders, construction projects, builders' kids, the rotting neighborhoods they built but didn't live on. The builder knew. Inspections are 100% routine and common except when someone is trying to commit fraud.
@MattHudsonAtx If you claim the builder knew. And tried to cover it up. What about the Independently inspector, who is a separate entity such as the VBA, then what you would be claiming is that not only are the builders corrupt but also the Victorians Builders Authority. Is this what you are suggesting? If this is the case, why not target the VBA in a royal commission, if you believe this is the case. Why only target the builders? I'm sick and tired how you UA-camrs target builders but ignore the elephant 🐘 in the room. It's because you spinless cowards can't cook the big fish so you rather go after the small fish.
Lawyers don't get to block anyone's movement, nobody does. At that moment, he should have been physically moved out of the way and restrained for attempting to prevent freedom of movement as per the homeowners invitation.
@@saddysly8281 No the police were right with what they done ... end of the day its a civil matter and all the police can do is prevent it escalating onto violence on the day
Unprofessional is the most basic description of their behavior. Then again, if they were doing their job and built it right they wouldn't have to worry about someone checking their work. It's one thing to feel a bit of insult by someone coming to check your work, we can all feel that way especially if we do our best, but a professional knows it's not personal its good practice.
@@NoharaLoco-gw8ld true, i would take it personally when I think I did everything perfectly and someone would give me a negative critique. That is different than not having something up to code though.
@@EMan-cu5zo Exactly. When someone gets this strong of a reaction it tells me there's a reason they don't want me looking at their work and makes me even more determined to check it. I used to build jets back in the 200's and I always had problems with other techs. We learned that certain shifts just didn't do work properly. I would come in and find an airframe signed on for inspection and knew to just go remove it and check it myself. Never once did I not find issues, damage, tools, or FOD in a bird. Had one time where the crew got fighting upset when I did this and actually tried to start a fight. I made sure to check that bird with a fine tooth comb and sure enough I found a massive span of damage on the vertical riser. I'm not talking minor in any way, it would absolutely have caused a crash at some point. Huge incident that pulled the entire structure form assembly for nearly four months while engineering figured out how to fix it. The tech, shift lead, manager, and the inspector who claimed he had looked at it and tried to fight me on it all not only got fired but they had their licenses revoked. The inspector especially infuriated me. Lesson I learned first day in training is you either build a jet, or you build a smoking hole in the ground. There's no in between and you cannot pull over at 30K feet. I see the same thing with houses and other safety stuff, the louder the protest the more closely I am going to examine what you are doing. Just me, but I think all inspectors should have that attitude.
"I've been an electrician for 40 years. The electrical work is non-compliant, and you should get Energy Safe Victoria involved. This electrician will definitely be prosecuted. Also, when climbing into ceiling spaces, always switch off the main switch to isolate power to the premises. We need you to stay safe."
@@camtech57 A friend of mine, Luke Bray RIP died in a roof in Carlton from dodgy electrical work. It was his first week as a chippy after getting out of the military…
Definitely is a strong choice of words. You have a lot of faith in Energy Safe. They did nothing when I reported non-compliant work that led to what the neighbour described as an explosion, where it seems the main line arced out pre meter and went bang after a moron crushed the cable jack hammering the slab edge that had blown out.
Many people argue they know they are guilty because they're not allowing the inspector to investigate the home. Reply I don't think the issue is about censoring the inspector because He believes deep inside He is guilty. It could also mean that this "specific inspector" is a UA-camr, and therefore, all the things He will find will expose the builder and hurt the builders' business; I'm sure if they made an agreement, it wasn't going to end up on social media they wouldn't be so reluctant. Now you may argue that the builders' business name and image aren't being published. However, that still doesn't do enough because people who know the person can still recognise his voice. Also, this may not be the builder's fault himself; it may be the fault of the guys he hired to complete the work. So the builder himself could have been shafted by his own employees so there can be so much more to the story. I know builders who hire electricians, painters, chippies, plumbers etc. Just because you have been a builder for 25 years doesn't mean you build every component yourself. I'm sure the builder himself will go after the contractors He hired.
Many people argue they know they are guilty because they're not allowing the inspector to investigate the home. Reply I don't think the issue is about censoring the inspector because He believes deep inside He is guilty. It could also mean that this "specific inspector" is a UA-camr, and therefore, all the things He will find will expose the builder and hurt the builders' business; I'm sure if they made an agreement, it wasn't going to end up on social media they wouldn't be so reluctant. Now you may argue that the builders' business name and image aren't being published. However, that still doesn't do enough because people who know the person can still recognise his voice. Also, this may not be the builder's fault himself; it may be the fault of the guys he hired to complete the work. So the builder himself could have been shafted by his own employees so there can be so much more to the story. I know builders who hire electricians, painters, chippies, plumbers etc. Just because you have been a builder for 25 years doesn't mean you build every component yourself. I'm sure the builder himself will go after the contractors He hired.
@intensecutn I swear to God I'm not the builder. That said, the builder still takes responsibility as He should also take the time to go over the works of the contractor's He hires. It's going to be a hard lesson learnt for him. The issue is complex I just don't like it when people blame the builder and ignore the contractors. Peace. Also If you claim the builder knew. And tried to cover it up. What about the Independently inspector, who is a separate entity such as the VBA, then what you would be claiming is that not only are the builders corrupt but also the Victorians Builders Authority. Is this what you are suggesting? If this is the case, why not target the VBA in a royal commission, if you believe this is the case. Why only target the builders? I'm sick and tired how you UA-camrs target builders but ignore the elephant 🐘 in the room. It's because you spinless cowards can't cook the big fish so you rather go after the small fish.
Would be awesome...sad part is that you need VCAT member or judge to confirm the misconduct before legal board acts. Been there done that! My build was front pages news after it went wrong.....no one is punished.
@@shannond9945 Thats terrible to hear mate...The stress would've been unbearable. We used Zeher to do our inspection and found a number of defects from a good so-called builder. Hope your all good.
And local council, building standards and throw one in for the police as she has a certificate of occupancy as they denied an owner and their guest access to their own property
@@tanjacristina7913 I agree that wrong was done, but to be clear, an occupancy permit does not mean a person has possession of the home, it means the home has passed all necessary requirements to be deemed ‘liveable’, ie; got a toilet. Hot water, doors, etc. Possession is usually dependent on final payments being made….depending on contract terms…which is a whole different can of worms when works are being disputed. Fact is, the owner ALWAYS has right to access their property, but should be arranged with builder. Builder must be reasonable and make time to accompany owner, else give them permission to access. They can’t stop Onsite from being there….ever….at worst the builder can claim trespass if they enter without trying to arrange a meeting. Stupid thing is….the builders lawyer will still face the report if done after handover, where defect period hold builder liable. Builder can contest what on-site finds, but handing the place over does not mean the Builder is free of liability.
What a bunch of gangsters, working hand in hand with the VBA. Knew this episode would be a blockbuster by the first minute. The poor lady imagine what she and thousands of others have been through. Should be a royal commission through the whole industry including thorough review of all the government authorities and building inspectors allowing this mess to continue and escalate. You're a superstar my friend and you got the crooks running scared.
What absolute scumbags. All of them. Builders, surveyors, inspectors and the lawyer as well. Wtf is with that lawyer trying to stop entry? Not their freakin job whether he agrees or not. His job is legal advice, recommendation and representation of client. Wtf... how do you have that many rubbish human beings in one place? Unbelievable. Your doing great work, thank you.
@mk84142 Why isn't there a Royal commission into the VBA is the real question? If you claim the builder knew. And tried to cover it up. What about the Independently inspector, who is a separate entity such as the VBA, then what you would be claiming is that not only are the builders corrupt but also the Victorians Builders Authority. Is this what you are suggesting? If this is the case, why not target the VBA in a royal commission, if you believe this is the case. Why only target the builders? I'm sick and tired how you UA-camrs target builders but ignore the elephant 🐘 in the room. It's because you spinless cowards can't cook the big fish so you rather go after the small fish.
@muhammedPies This response seems directed at the building inspector not my comment? In any case I agree that vba and certifiers etc... should also be held accountable. I think the building inspector also mentions that in a lot of his videos that the authorities also have a lot to answer for.
A lawyer can stop issues as he is acting on the builders behalf ans you know why they stopped the Inspection. They drag the process out hoping to come to an agreement. Or to fly ans cover their butt's.
@mk84142 Why doesn't He make a video interviewing the VBA INSPECTORS? And expose their scam paper work approvals and certificate's? I haven't seen him confront a single VBA inspector on site, even after hundreds of videos, why is that?
@PositronicDiscombobulator He didn't expose the inspector though. What's the inspector name? Any idea? What's his skin colour any idea? This UA-camr only exposes builders but the coward is to scared to expose the people behind VBA. If you claim the builder knew. And tried to cover it up. What about the Independently inspector, who is a separate entity such as the VBA, then what you would be claiming is that not only are the builders corrupt but also the Victorians Builders Authority. Is this what you are suggesting? If this is the case, why not target the VBA in a royal commission, if you believe this is the case. Why only target the builders? I'm sick and tired how you UA-camrs target builders but ignore the elephant 🐘 in the room. It's because you spinless cowards can't cook the big fish so you rather go after the small fish.
@@muhammedPies You're obviously a builder. You're also the kind of a person who plays the victim in every incident you have and it's obvious the logic eludes you. Inspector isn't the one who builds the house, the builder is. Builder is responsible for knowing all regulation and then build the house according to it and the plans, if he doesn't, or can't, then he has no business to be in the industry and should go flip burgers. The reason they had to create inspectors is because of all the dodgy builders cutting corners and building garbage houses just to rip people off and fill their pockets. You just haven't got enough self awareness to see the flaw in your statement..
@@muhammedPiesyou again? Why don't you just admit you're the builder responsible for this nin compliant building. These essays you've written are just embarrassing.
Bro, this is your best video yet. Your conflict resolution skills are on point! Then, the passion and commitment you show to each and every one of your clients and not to mention the legislation, is inspiring for me - and I'm in sales in an office. Keen for an update on this one, brother
Shocking thanks for shedding light on these salad greens they haven’t even seen an earth quake yet 😡 they are walking thugs. You can see how paranoid and thieving they are ..
For started the crook needs his license taken away and also no one here is allowed to hold a firearm need to take it further these young people need help
Man love the way you explain the laws and your honest work no matter what. Reputation in life is everything. Once you loose it's over. Well done. Really enjoyable and educational
Cop just playing games. He got no jurisdiction to interfere with building inspection. Cop guilty of an offence (from memory s.243 of the actnor there abouts, obstructing a legitimate inspection.
@@shannond9945 he has every right to maintain the peace, he did the right thing, he had two people telling him different things, better to tell them to go away, get all the required legal then start again I’ve seen this happen with people splitting up & one party taking furniture & a dispute starts, cops will tell you to put everything back until it’s legally sorted
@@gloryglory5688 the builder knew he had to allow access...he allowed access. His lawyer was the nob. Lawyer NEVER fix building issues....they get rich by making things drawn out and worse for all in the long run. If lawyers could be honest by default....this might change.
Almost every system in Australia needs an overhaul. Take, for instance, agreed value insurance on your car...the insurance company doesn't have to give you agreed value when you make a claim. It's up to their whims
And Australia wonders why we have a housing shortage!? This is happening all over Australia every day. This inspector is a legend and needs much more legal representation to attend with him for FREE in future!! Let him do his job!!!
@@muhammedPies he doesn't have the power to take on the VBA but he does the builders. He's doing his bit at least. If we all voted away from Labor and Liberal we wouldn't even be in this mess to begin with! But here we are still. Vote independent and all this stops. Then we have the power to stop government agencies from corruption ourselves as our elected officials the ones WE put in are forced and made accountable directly instead of these parties of self serving money hungry incompetent persons representating their own agenda's any longer. That's how WE ALL can fix this. Just look at the CFMEU!! It's going into administration because of BOTH major political parties!
If the builder is so certain that his inspector has passed everything, he should have no issue allowing a second set of eyes in. Unless he's worried there is something he would find that needs to be fixed.
Yes but in our wonderful state of Victoria, the builder usually arranges the Building Inspector. This casts doubt on the impartiality of the process. Look at how many Building Surveyors turned a blind eye to cladding and EPS issues. BCA is clear as day about combustible building exteriors and the FRL of such structures. Not seeking a fire engineering report if unsure. So the system is broken from a consumer's perspective. VBA has no teeth or balls. Builders call the shots. I think building surveyors should be engaged and paid for by the Building Owner. then they are incentivised to hold builders to account. Simple legislative change but will it happen?
And this is why I tell everybody that I have built for is to get an independent builder, electrical and plumbing inspector of their choice to come in at different stages of construction to do an inspection. Yes, this will add to the construction costs but at the end of the day it gives Peace of Mind because you know none of this can happen. If this guy ever showed up to any of my building sites, I would not only welcome him, but I would ask him to show me and email me all faults found so that they could be rectified as soon as possible. If you're dealing with a builder who will not allow you to do this put your money back in your pocket and go find someone else.
@brianlea2456 yeah exactly. This bloke is an extremely usefull tool to be used on both sides. Peace of mind and knowing the house is compliant, and allowing the builder to see anything he may have missed. Or wasnt aware of in the first place.
Even though it shouldn't be necessary, the costs of having your own inspector - building, electrical, plumbing - is a drop in the bucket compared to the amount of money you've already dedicated to constructing the home. A few more thousand for peace of mind, you bet.
You are one of the very few who seem intent on getting decent construction done for home owners and I love the idea of having it written into the contract because when all is said and done, it may be a very strict building contract laid on the table but they fail to comprehend that they will knowingly allow or even demand shortcuts to make more than they ought
when each section is 'completed' as per tradies report, quick inspection, pass or rectify before progressing, stops deconstruction and expensive rectify bills. Fixing whilst open is much easier than when it's sealed up
As a project manager myself the way these builders/contractors conduct themselves is disgraceful. The unprofessionalism & language clearly shows they are not across there site in detail & are only interested in a cookie cutter approach. Thank you @siteinspections for exposing these clowns.
Agreed, professionals don't act like this. You may get hurt feelings if someone wants to get an outside inspector but you just suck it up and accept it as a professional. If you are doing your job right and doing good work there is nothing to worry about.
Im a tradesman. I hate seeming work like i saw in that roof. Energy safe needs to be called on the electrician. The work is completely illegal. The heater is also not compliant. No markings on duct and used thin straps. Really poor heater install and VBA must be called on the installer. These fools need to loose there licences.
How old are you? I'm 51 my dad would've been 91 and one of the first Electrician's in Victoria and going by your comment are the last of the true tradesman with pride in what they did. Never herd him talk about the money or hourly rate you can charge people.This is better than that BS trade you do. Things have changed and your right fools are everywhere.
The wires are laying willy-nilly in the roof. They are exposed to many pinch points. Ducting doesn't meet code. Why have codes if they don't apply? The corruption in Victoria building is just said everyone has always known it. We have have to do more to call it out.
i really hope this guy has a 24 hr security. cuz all the builders must be pissed and probably threatening him , that he is exposing their scam house building industry
Poor lady, good on her for standing up for herself. Must be frightening, these guys obviously trying to intimidate and acting like thugs. The builder says he has been doing it for 26 years and tells a story of how this is hurting his family, but if he had any pride in his craft or cared for his family he would have gotten in the ceiling and seen and fixed these issues himself. He only has himself to blame. Russell is great and explains things well. The point about the craftsperson leaving it to the plumber to figure out, the the plumber being unable to change anything, is really solid. Then there’s the lawyers - the builders lawyer total scumbag and the owners lawyer spineless. Also a good lesson it’s a waste of time to involve the police in anything.
If he has any pride in his work and self, he'd be blaming only himself for hurting his family. But he's a pos scumbag, so what can we really expect from his kind.
The multi levels of incompetency all being cleared by a incompetent inspector makes me question is it really incompetency but highly likely corruption with short cutting and kickbacks through all levels of the management and contractors of that management including the inspector. You do a good job bro. God bless you for standing up for all hardworking Australian citizens. 🙏
I was a PO for 10yrs, "I swear on my mother's life" was every lying scumbags go to saying and then once we had the evidence that was sending them away. I used to look at them in the eyes and say You swore on your mother's life.
@@Cammac8 i am building a house in Thailand and everyone from Australia i know is asking me "is it any good to build there?"....well all i can say is that if i had to build a house ANYTIME again...i would choose the thai trades and labour 100% of the time........AND....nowhere near the BS redtape, rules and regulations than in Australia. Its obvious the rules and regs mean Jack S@#t!!!!!!!
@@ApparentlyIamcorrect it's reusable steel scaffolding and clamps now.. Cheaper, faster and stronger. I can't remember the last time I saw bamboo scaffolding here.
@@ChromecastM8well said 😂. I mean nobody can argue with this, whether they agree with the sentiment or not. They'll either love the sarcasm or love the irony perceived.
Builder wanted no experts and everyone to wear blindfolds before entry . And then uses the "swear on my mother's life " clause to assure everyone it's all good. mate.
from what the lady and her dad said "lawyer pulled a firearm' and threatened them what a shame they didn't record that encounter It's illegal to wave fire arms around in Australia That's also attempted murder in Australia and Victoria They are very dangerous and stupid people, that builder and his lawyer need to be exposed by names before they do start putting people under their slabs
This is one of the most DRAMATIC AND ENTERTAINING VIDEO / TELEVISION SHOWS I HAVE EVER SEEN! I COULD NOT TAKE MY EYES OFF THIS DRAMA. Most important subject.
I didn't know She had a Lawyer There , He was about as much use as a Chocolate Teapot. He should have been saying His Client Hired an Indepent Inspector to Check up On Official Inspectors Report as He was to pally with the Builder
The other building inspector should lose their licence, and the home owner should sue them for the money they paid for a shit original inspection. Thank God site inspection showed up to find all the faults. The ceiling cavity was a mess, was good to see the body cam.
I'm related to a private building inspector, and whilst Zahir is incredibly knowledgeable, it's easy to miss some things. That's why inspectors insurance is so incredibly high, it's a high pressure job. I think if major defects, NC are missed then there should be a body that notes that and if there's 3 lose your licence and sit before a review board. Unfortunately whatever you do will only affect the private inspectors and never the big dudes who just tick boxes, cause they pay their way
I would never do it the way these people do. I have been in construction most of my life. I’d rather buy an old house than go through a new house construction. Not just managing the builders, but the government and all the crazy costs. Earlier I might have built it myself. Now I probably would not consider it even if I were wealthy and younger. Life is too short.
As the inspector said it is a civil matter with VCAT it is not criminal so the police can STOP overstepping there powers and let the lawyers sort it out. I doubt the police even understand building codes and laws.
@@ralphjane2233most of the time employees of police are given very rudimentary training on interruption of the rules not how to understand the laws and acts of the state.
The sad reality is here that until the people who initiated the contract (the soon to be occupant) sign the handover certificate, then they themselves and all others under the rights of the builder are ‘trespassing’
Ever since inspection services was released to the public sector there's been under handed dealings going on, just look at big construction, buildings falling to pieces you can't tell me there wasn't under the table payments handed out to look the other way just like this case. A total abuse of the system every ones out for a quick and easy BUCK. Great Work Man Keep it up
Really appreciate the inclusion of Russell. Whilst I enjoy your enthusiasm, passion and energy ... and some of the drama.... I often get lost in the 'why' something is important in its correctness/defect in your explanations. The interview with Russell was really well led - you allowed him space to breath and explain, and he did that so well. His presentation really added a lot to this video. Thanks :)
Its not that simple. Cops don't deal with civil matters. They do deal with criminal matters. A bunch of people getting into a fight would be a criminal matter so they shut the confrontation down as they reasonably believed a crime would occur if left. They did their job, they arent the building police.
That must be an Australian thing? I was in absolute shock that they basically said, "I don't care what's right or legal, I don't want a fight to break out so your rights and what you're allowed to do with your property don't matter anymore. Everyone needs to go home, you I know this is technically your home well I hope you have another one, and everyone needs to sit in a corner, possibly a western facing one we will say yeah? Sit there for at least an hour, this isn't happening today. No way. You already paid him money to do it? Well ya shouldn't a dunnit now should ya because it ain't happening bruv! I don't care if its your house! It can be mine now! Ill take the house bruv it ain't happening today!"
Love your work 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 as a non practicing inspector the display of the relevant AS codes and diagrams is great, you really hold the builders accountable keep up the good work.
That’s only in the eyes of the Law and unfortunately in DanAndrew’sville, the law is yet to be ascertained as to which law to work out which law, etc etc
@@robchisholm2588 if the lady (homeowner) had signed & taken possession then she becomes liable for the cost. Otherwise the owner takes liability.. in a ridiculous situation. I posted a link to VCAT..we all should send VCAT links to the channel so they get the picture literally.
Because cops cant deal with civil disputes, if they do they risk lawsuits, so the simplest solution at that time is to tell everyone to go home so the situation can't be escalated. Its shit but unless every cop is required to have a law degree, de escalation is all they need to do.
@@Jacopski although that's true, the cops here lacked a lot of common sense. if your neighbour came to your house and then told you to leave, and cops were called due to the civil dispute, imagine how stupid it would be if the cops told you to leave your own home to de-escalate the situation. the title of the house is in that lady's name, the occupancy certificate has been issued in her name, she owns the house and should be free to come and go, stay, have an inspector look at it etc. instead the police tell them to leave to de-escalate the situation.
@@joshw604 I agree, she had title to the house but why did the builders have the keys instead of her? Seems like there was a technicality where the builders are in charge of the house as its "before handover", she mentioned she can change the locks at any time but maybe that would void the contract and the builders wouldn't be liable to repair? Either way it seems like a sticky situation and I think there's more to it than just "she owns the house"
And will still be standing strong in 50 years time, even with existing defects. Doubt the same can be said with a lot of the houses being shown on this channel, if they even last past 20 years.
how many builders ever think about creating catwalk inside roof? not just for clients but for every tradies, renovators, including inspectors and there is so much off cuts or leftovers rafters could be used easily and only takes an hour to install a minimum three main directions before roofie covers it.
the builder's lawyer is clueless about building construction. a formal handover doesnt mean that the builder is already immune to any claims for repair of shoddy work that the owner is not happy with and the owner has full rights to bring in her own inspector to get a 3rd party opinion.
At a minimum refuse to pay the $57,000. Building a house is supposed to be an exciting time in life. Today often it is nothing less than immense stress for many home owners. We need another 1,000 good honest site inspectors to make a dent on all the problem builds. There has to be more accountability and increased fines handed out to these cowboys.
If the cop's main concern was to stop the situation from "escalating", he should've just stayed there while the inspection took place to ensure there was no escalation.
Yeah the cop is lazy/not doing his jon. If I went to woolworths and threatened to fight someone if they buy food for their family, would like cop tell the victim "sorry mate, it's best you not buy any food for your family because i don't want things to escalate. maybe starve for a week and come back later".
I remember when my parents built several homes in the 1970s and 1980s. They had inspections at every phase of the build, starting from the ground works all the way through to completion. If, for example, the frame works were not up to code, the build would stop until the issue was rectified before further work could continue.
I had the same experience when i built back in 1985. Each phase of the build had to be cleared by my BANK'S inspector before the next stage could go ahead. House was built in 3.5 months. Those days are gone and I feel so sorry for anyone wishing to build in todays world.
It all really kicked of when they started the whole self regulation, private building inspectors and surveyors. Self regulation never works, it's just a breeding ground for greed and corruption. And shonky builders.
Is the female cop an apprentice ? The owner made an allegation that the builder had a firearm and threatened with it . Will they investigate further ? I hope so.
Probably not. I got into a physical altercation the other month, was doing a report with an officer, as soon as i got to the part of getting hit the cop just grew instantly dismissive and disinterested and walked off, half way through the report. Theyre useless in that sense.
Where I live, if the inspections don't happen in order, several of them, the building gets condemned and water and power is shot off and nobody is allowed entry.
Good work mate. Wish there was inspectors like you! I went through 3 inspectors on my new house in Canberra and they were all garbage and and none of them went in the roof except for one for who I had to remind to go in the roof as he was packing up. I've given up on ACT inspectors and now trying to dispute issues with the builder myself. Terrible process.
As an ex chippie myself, I'd be happy to have my work inspected. Those who don't, obviously have something serious to hide. As a current QS, the level of construction quality, especially in the housing industry is generally appalling.
I would just say to the builder: " If you are so confident in your work then surely you welcome an inspection. I mean you have nothing to worry about, your work is all COMPLIANT."
He can stop even the client from entering the building until the handover certificate is signed and that is why he did what he did because once you sign, it will probably take a lifetime, or longer to get the repairs necessary for compliance
The whole industry is dogsh. The dodgy inspector empowers builders to continue do dodgy work and give them a sense of entitlement that they've done the job right.
The cop said it was a civil matter between the builder and the home owner, and therefore did not concern the police (i.e. not a criminal matter). At that point both cops should have left after warning all parties not to go hands on with each other.
Yes to be fair to the Police, civil matters, particularly relating to specialized areas of expertise like this, are not something they would be trained to understand. Even a supervisor of many years experience would likely not know. The police officers were informed of some type of escalation where things potentially could get physical and assaults etc. This is where police need to try to de-escalate scenarios like this and attempt to mediate such as saying what the officer did, by telling both parties to basically sort it out legally. Ok technically he may have been incorrect by saying the building inspector could not enter. But as we see, there were arguments between lawyers and both parties as to who was right or wrong. The police officer would have had to get onto a phone, contact the legal division of the police department, who are also normally Mon to Fri only and not always available as well (often in court swearing out affidavits etc). Police don't have the magic solution all the time. He successfully prevented a potential issue of violence, threats etc. That's it. Lawyers obviously did their thing and clarification of who was in the right was made and the inspector gained access later on. One concern I did note was the lady who bought the property mentioned the lawyer producing a gold pistol and waving it at her father at some point. So there's a criminal allegation issue there that needs to be investigated. It seemed the female officer nearby didn't hear or did not act on what was uttered.
for god sake, who do they think they are, They act like they own the house, they have no right to be intimidating the homeowner like that. I hope they get get locked up.
You are wrong there as until the very moment the pen leaves the handover certificate, the property remains the ownership of the builder; all others until that point are trespassing
@@normangale3159 Wrong. The homeowner has every right to be there, to occupy it and to do as they please with it. Handover is just handing over responsibility of the site, not ownership. The builder doesn't own the land or the materials he is using once they are on site. Don't make excuses for scum like this.
As someone that has worked for some big builders, and seen shonky work passed regularly, I can tell you this is not an isolated or infrequent incident. Here’s some of my thoughts, that will hopefully help some: 1. NEVER trust a cop. Ever. 2. NEVER trust a builder. Ever. 3. NEVER trust a lawyer/ Solicitor. Ever. 4. NEVER trust a judge/ magistrate/ member. 5. ALWAYS get at least THREE “expert” opinions. They will all be different. Unless they’re mates…
If they were that worried about a inspector I'd be extremely concerned about my house
Victoria is an immigrant hellscape and things are going to get far worse. The councils are grubs and know no other way
I'm just wondering why the smoke alarms need a battery change; surely they're all hard wired by now? In my state they all are.
@@bashkillszombies think about what happens if the power goes out, this is why they have batteries.
@@bashkillszombiesthey have batteries as a backup. As to why the detectors don't have rechargeable batteries that are maintained by the detector is beyond me.
@@bashkillszombies Smoke detectors that are wired do not charge the battery and over time will need to be replaced as the charge dissipates, how else does the detector know when the battery is hitting replacement alarm, it monitors the voltage.
The fact that the builder has seen your videos, is the reason they don't want you in the house!😂😂 I wouldn't trust a word that builder says!
If I ever plan to build a house from scratch. I will be insisting that Site Inspections have full access at all times be written into the contract.
@@The_Slavstralian same, and I think lots of people say that. The Tradies here in Qld have watched his videos, my son is a Tradie and he said he’d get him to inspect if he builds.
Yea but the builder says he swears on his mom, surely he wouldn't be doing anything shady!
Her dads been waiting 12 years for his house to be finished by the same builder 😮
@@zelkutaYeah, he definitely be swearing at his mum and treating her like shit by the looks of it because he is full of shit.
The builder will claim bankruptcy and register his new company within 20mins
a unique director id is now used in registering companies. no person can have more than one director id which now prevents dodgy builders from just claiming bancruptcy or close down their company when they get in trouble and create a new company.
Sadly
@@rusco88if true this is fantastic news, only a matter of time before they are all in some other industry. Hopefully an industry you can avoid dealing with, not bloody housing.
@@NikkiWinwood a unique director id is given to a company director no matter what industry that company is in. you can google "About Director ID" and hopefully you will get to the link from abrs.gov.au for more details. I am aware of this because I had to apply for one myself, since I own a SMSF and had to create a company of which i am the director
www.abrs.gov.au/director-identification-number/about-director-id
I am disappointed with how the owner's lawyer didn't intervene more to protect their interests.
yeah, i feel as though she is going to need a new one :(
@BobfromSydney I felt the same way, I hope they don't send the Home Owner an invoice for their NON existent services.
The lawyer did say to the police that the owner was entitled to have the inspector enter the premises. But the police made a lawful order to de-escalate. I guess the police thought the two lawyers would take the bone he offered (both sides go to the building authority tribunal to nut it out) and run with it, being lawyers (who basically live for a good dispute). The homeowner will do that after this inspection. So everything is on track.
@@edithflood631 Its not a lawful order given that he stated it was a civil dispute. If the threat of a criminal confrontation were to occur then the likely agitators are the ones that need be removed (and the homeowner owns the title).
Really it just comes down to Vic Pol being pussies and doing the wrong thing as always.
@@edithflood631 If it's within the owners rights to have it inspected the officers shouldn't have given an order for the inspection to not take place. It's not lawful unless it's a actually backed by the law.
As a licensed electrician of 15 years, I can tell you that electrician who did that job needs to be arrested. There is no way I would be caught dead doing a job like that even just as a matter of personal pride let alone the safety and legal aspect.
Good man. Great to have perspective from a real electrician
I don't think an electrician did that job 😆
But its fully sick bro wallah
@@Wotm16 I’m a muslim so I’m not sure what you’re trying to imply by saying that.
@@CAPTALISM He's saying there are a lot of shit immigrant tradesmen. If you're honest you'd admit it.
Loving the low battery ping from the smoke alarm. A home ready for handover doesn't have a bloody dead battery in the smoke alarms.
Surprised they don't require a smoke alarm to be wired to mains power there yet.
They are hard wired and all interconnected mate. The battery is only there as backup power.
@@PurpleAlienPlanet Yeah they do have to be hard wired and interconnected., that said they still have a battery back up (if the power goes out), that will beep if that battery is dead.
The batteries are 5 years old
Just use a 10 yr lithium, standards state that they may only be utilised for 10 years and must be replaced after that.
Look how scared the industry is of you. Good job man. Stay safe. I'd hire security for every inspection moving forward.
Many people argue they know they are guilty because they're not allowing the inspector to investigate the home.
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I don't think the issue is about censoring the inspector because He believes deep inside He is guilty. It could also mean that this "specific inspector" is a UA-camr, and therefore, all the things He will find will expose the builder and hurt the builders' business; I'm sure if they made an agreement, it wasn't going to end up on social media they wouldn't be so reluctant. Now you may argue that the builders' business name and image aren't being published. However, that still doesn't do enough because people who know the person can still recognise his voice.
Also, this may not be the builder's fault himself; it may be the fault of the guys he hired to complete the work. So the builder himself could have been shafted by his own employees so there can be so much more to the story.
I know builders who hire electricians, painters, chippies, plumbers etc.
Just because you have been a builder for 25 years doesn't mean you build every component yourself.
I'm sure the builder himself will go after the contractors He hired.
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I grew up around builders, construction projects, builders' kids, the rotting neighborhoods they built but didn't live on.
The builder knew. Inspections are 100% routine and common except when someone is trying to commit fraud.
@MattHudsonAtx
If you claim the builder knew. And tried to cover it up. What about the Independently inspector, who is a separate entity such as the VBA, then what you would be claiming is that not only are the builders corrupt but also the Victorians Builders Authority.
Is this what you are suggesting?
If this is the case, why not target the VBA in a royal commission, if you believe this is the case. Why only target the builders?
I'm sick and tired how you UA-camrs target builders but ignore the elephant 🐘 in the room. It's because you spinless cowards can't cook the big fish so you rather go after the small fish.
@@muhammedPies The small fish (builders) are the ones taking the homeowner’s money. It’s that simple.
@@edithflood631
False, VBA and contractors also take a cut
When a builder calls their Lawyer to "BLOCK" the doorway, you KNOW theres going to be a lot wrong with the building(sigh)....
Lawyers don't get to block anyone's movement, nobody does. At that moment, he should have been physically moved out of the way and restrained for attempting to prevent freedom of movement as per the homeowners invitation.
Where’s the taser?
Is vic police trying to stand up for the other gov bodies. Scratch my back mate.
@@saddysly8281 No the police were right with what they done ... end of the day its a civil matter and all the police can do is prevent it escalating onto violence on the day
The cops an idiot just lazy
I like how the cops are looking at the paperwork like they know what they're looking at when they have no f****** clue what that paper says
Why so much turmoil over a building inspection? That raises red flags immediately.
They paid off the inspector, that’s why the song and dance. They know the house is a flop and don’t want to pay for it.
Unprofessional is the most basic description of their behavior.
Then again, if they were doing their job and built it right they wouldn't have to worry about someone checking their work.
It's one thing to feel a bit of insult by someone coming to check your work, we can all feel that way especially if we do our best, but a professional knows it's not personal its good practice.
@@NoharaLoco-gw8ld true, i would take it personally when I think I did everything perfectly and someone would give me a negative critique. That is different than not having something up to code though.
@@EMan-cu5zo Exactly. When someone gets this strong of a reaction it tells me there's a reason they don't want me looking at their work and makes me even more determined to check it.
I used to build jets back in the 200's and I always had problems with other techs. We learned that certain shifts just didn't do work properly. I would come in and find an airframe signed on for inspection and knew to just go remove it and check it myself. Never once did I not find issues, damage, tools, or FOD in a bird.
Had one time where the crew got fighting upset when I did this and actually tried to start a fight. I made sure to check that bird with a fine tooth comb and sure enough I found a massive span of damage on the vertical riser. I'm not talking minor in any way, it would absolutely have caused a crash at some point.
Huge incident that pulled the entire structure form assembly for nearly four months while engineering figured out how to fix it. The tech, shift lead, manager, and the inspector who claimed he had looked at it and tried to fight me on it all not only got fired but they had their licenses revoked. The inspector especially infuriated me.
Lesson I learned first day in training is you either build a jet, or you build a smoking hole in the ground. There's no in between and you cannot pull over at 30K feet.
I see the same thing with houses and other safety stuff, the louder the protest the more closely I am going to examine what you are doing.
Just me, but I think all inspectors should have that attitude.
"I've been an electrician for 40 years. The electrical work is non-compliant, and you should get Energy Safe Victoria involved. This electrician will definitely be prosecuted. Also, when climbing into ceiling spaces, always switch off the main switch to isolate power to the premises. We need you to stay safe."
@@camtech57 A friend of mine, Luke Bray RIP died in a roof in Carlton from dodgy electrical work. It was his first week as a chippy after getting out of the military…
Definitely is a strong choice of words. You have a lot of faith in Energy Safe. They did nothing when I reported non-compliant work that led to what the neighbour described as an explosion, where it seems the main line arced out pre meter and went bang after a moron crushed the cable jack hammering the slab edge that had blown out.
@@Juddly05WOW. SORRY FOR THE LOSS
absolutely
Many people argue they know they are guilty because they're not allowing the inspector to investigate the home.
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I don't think the issue is about censoring the inspector because He believes deep inside He is guilty. It could also mean that this "specific inspector" is a UA-camr, and therefore, all the things He will find will expose the builder and hurt the builders' business; I'm sure if they made an agreement, it wasn't going to end up on social media they wouldn't be so reluctant. Now you may argue that the builders' business name and image aren't being published. However, that still doesn't do enough because people who know the person can still recognise his voice.
Also, this may not be the builder's fault himself; it may be the fault of the guys he hired to complete the work. So the builder himself could have been shafted by his own employees so there can be so much more to the story.
I know builders who hire electricians, painters, chippies, plumbers etc.
Just because you have been a builder for 25 years doesn't mean you build every component yourself.
I'm sure the builder himself will go after the contractors He hired.
The owner shows amazing fortitude in the face of adversity, what an ongoing nightmare with a diabolical builder.
Loved Russell and his knowledge
@user-sj7ni5bq5z she 'knows the mafia' 😆😆
Many people argue they know they are guilty because they're not allowing the inspector to investigate the home.
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I don't think the issue is about censoring the inspector because He believes deep inside He is guilty. It could also mean that this "specific inspector" is a UA-camr, and therefore, all the things He will find will expose the builder and hurt the builders' business; I'm sure if they made an agreement, it wasn't going to end up on social media they wouldn't be so reluctant. Now you may argue that the builders' business name and image aren't being published. However, that still doesn't do enough because people who know the person can still recognise his voice.
Also, this may not be the builder's fault himself; it may be the fault of the guys he hired to complete the work. So the builder himself could have been shafted by his own employees so there can be so much more to the story.
I know builders who hire electricians, painters, chippies, plumbers etc.
Just because you have been a builder for 25 years doesn't mean you build every component yourself.
I'm sure the builder himself will go after the contractors He hired.
@@muhammedPiesYou're the "swear on me mum" bloke aren't ya?
@intensecutn
I swear to God I'm not the builder.
That said, the builder still takes responsibility as He should also take the time to go over the works of the contractor's He hires. It's going to be a hard lesson learnt for him.
The issue is complex I just don't like it when people blame the builder and ignore the contractors.
Peace.
Also
If you claim the builder knew. And tried to cover it up. What about the Independently inspector, who is a separate entity such as the VBA, then what you would be claiming is that not only are the builders corrupt but also the Victorians Builders Authority.
Is this what you are suggesting?
If this is the case, why not target the VBA in a royal commission, if you believe this is the case. Why only target the builders?
I'm sick and tired how you UA-camrs target builders but ignore the elephant 🐘 in the room. It's because you spinless cowards can't cook the big fish so you rather go after the small fish.
@@muhammedPies you are the builder you're all over the comment section.
I smell a professional complaint to the Victorian legal board.
Would be awesome...sad part is that you need VCAT member or judge to confirm the misconduct before legal board acts. Been there done that! My build was front pages news after it went wrong.....no one is punished.
@@shannond9945 Thats terrible to hear mate...The stress would've been unbearable. We used Zeher to do our inspection and found a number of defects from a good so-called builder. Hope your all good.
And local council, building standards and throw one in for the police as she has a certificate of occupancy as they denied an owner and their guest access to their own property
So home owner has lawyers and inspector and the builder is preventing both. Who the flying f do they think they are? Mafia behaviour
@@tanjacristina7913 I agree that wrong was done, but to be clear, an occupancy permit does not mean a person has possession of the home, it means the home has passed all necessary requirements to be deemed ‘liveable’, ie; got a toilet. Hot water, doors, etc. Possession is usually dependent on final payments being made….depending on contract terms…which is a whole different can of worms when works are being disputed. Fact is, the owner ALWAYS has right to access their property, but should be arranged with builder. Builder must be reasonable and make time to accompany owner, else give them permission to access. They can’t stop Onsite from being there….ever….at worst the builder can claim trespass if they enter without trying to arrange a meeting. Stupid thing is….the builders lawyer will still face the report if done after handover, where defect period hold builder liable. Builder can contest what on-site finds, but handing the place over does not mean the Builder is free of liability.
What a bunch of gangsters, working hand in hand with the VBA. Knew this episode would be a blockbuster by the first minute. The poor lady imagine what she and thousands of others have been through. Should be a royal commission through the whole industry including thorough review of all the government authorities and building inspectors allowing this mess to continue and escalate. You're a superstar my friend and you got the crooks running scared.
And financial institutions!!! The rot is deep!!
What absolute scumbags. All of them. Builders, surveyors, inspectors and the lawyer as well. Wtf is with that lawyer trying to stop entry? Not their freakin job whether he agrees or not. His job is legal advice, recommendation and representation of client. Wtf... how do you have that many rubbish human beings in one place? Unbelievable.
Your doing great work, thank you.
@mk84142
Why isn't there a Royal commission into the VBA is the real question?
If you claim the builder knew. And tried to cover it up. What about the Independently inspector, who is a separate entity such as the VBA, then what you would be claiming is that not only are the builders corrupt but also the Victorians Builders Authority.
Is this what you are suggesting?
If this is the case, why not target the VBA in a royal commission, if you believe this is the case. Why only target the builders?
I'm sick and tired how you UA-camrs target builders but ignore the elephant 🐘 in the room. It's because you spinless cowards can't cook the big fish so you rather go after the small fish.
@muhammedPies This response seems directed at the building inspector not my comment? In any case I agree that vba and certifiers etc... should also be held accountable. I think the building inspector also mentions that in a lot of his videos that the authorities also have a lot to answer for.
A lawyer can stop issues as he is acting on the builders behalf ans you know why they stopped the Inspection. They drag the process out hoping to come to an agreement. Or to fly ans cover their butt's.
to protect vcat
@mk84142
Why doesn't He make a video interviewing the VBA INSPECTORS? And expose their scam paper work approvals and certificate's? I haven't seen him confront a single VBA inspector on site, even after hundreds of videos, why is that?
It's bloody heart breaking mate. I pray for this lady and her family.
Thanks for exposing these rotten builders and inspectors.
@PositronicDiscombobulator
He didn't expose the inspector though. What's the inspector name? Any idea? What's his skin colour any idea? This UA-camr only exposes builders but the coward is to scared to expose the people behind VBA.
If you claim the builder knew. And tried to cover it up. What about the Independently inspector, who is a separate entity such as the VBA, then what you would be claiming is that not only are the builders corrupt but also the Victorians Builders Authority.
Is this what you are suggesting?
If this is the case, why not target the VBA in a royal commission, if you believe this is the case. Why only target the builders?
I'm sick and tired how you UA-camrs target builders but ignore the elephant 🐘 in the room. It's because you spinless cowards can't cook the big fish so you rather go after the small fish.
Inspector was not "exposed", only their work was.
@@muhammedPies You're obviously a builder. You're also the kind of a person who plays the victim in every incident you have and it's obvious the logic eludes you. Inspector isn't the one who builds the house, the builder is. Builder is responsible for knowing all regulation and then build the house according to it and the plans, if he doesn't, or can't, then he has no business to be in the industry and should go flip burgers. The reason they had to create inspectors is because of all the dodgy builders cutting corners and building garbage houses just to rip people off and fill their pockets. You just haven't got enough self awareness to see the flaw in your statement..
@@muhammedPiesyou again? Why don't you just admit you're the builder responsible for this nin compliant building. These essays you've written are just embarrassing.
@Veritas_mens
Why don't you admit your a troll
Bro, this is your best video yet. Your conflict resolution skills are on point! Then, the passion and commitment you show to each and every one of your clients and not to mention the legislation, is inspiring for me - and I'm in sales in an office.
Keen for an update on this one, brother
If he's done everything correctly, then he should be proud to welcome you in. Showing what a professional job he has done.
Shocking thanks for shedding light on these salad greens they haven’t even seen an earth quake yet 😡 they are walking thugs. You can see how paranoid and thieving they are ..
This young police officer knows nothing it’s her house these imbulsals should have to be told to leave simple ! get educated
For started the crook needs his license taken away and also no one here is allowed to hold a firearm need to take it further these young people need help
Man love the way you explain the laws and your honest work no matter what. Reputation in life is everything. Once you loose it's over. Well done. Really enjoyable and educational
This is great! Real investigative journalism.
A masterclass from Zahir on how to de-escalate. Well done
Absolutely agree.
Tell the Cop, he is Non-compliant..🚔
Cop thought he was swat at first when he saw him 😅
Cop just playing games. He got no jurisdiction to interfere with building inspection. Cop guilty of an offence (from memory s.243 of the actnor there abouts, obstructing a legitimate inspection.
@@shannond9945 he has every right to maintain the peace, he did the right thing, he had two people telling him different things, better to tell them to go away, get all the required legal then start again
I’ve seen this happen with people splitting up & one party taking furniture & a dispute starts, cops will tell you to put everything back until it’s legally sorted
@@gloryglory5688 the builder knew he had to allow access...he allowed access. His lawyer was the nob. Lawyer NEVER fix building issues....they get rich by making things drawn out and worse for all in the long run. If lawyers could be honest by default....this might change.
Tell the cop he's good from far but far from good 😂
What a complete mess. The system needs an overhaul
SHAME No System Backups Homeowners
No doubt this building was built in DanAndrew’sville and even with a change of management, it is still terrible
@@normangale3159 people from out of state could never imagine how bad things are in Victoria. It's not 1st world and it's normal.
Home owners need to do there research
Almost every system in Australia needs an overhaul. Take, for instance, agreed value insurance on your car...the insurance company doesn't have to give you agreed value when you make a claim. It's up to their whims
And Australia wonders why we have a housing shortage!? This is happening all over Australia every day. This inspector is a legend and needs much more legal representation to attend with him for FREE in future!! Let him do his job!!!
The housing shortage is because we keep bringing in people that shouldn't be here
@@CitizenTechTalk
How is the inspector a legend? Show me a single video where He goes after the VBA like He goes after the builders?
@@muhammedPies he doesn't have the power to take on the VBA but he does the builders. He's doing his bit at least. If we all voted away from Labor and Liberal we wouldn't even be in this mess to begin with! But here we are still. Vote independent and all this stops. Then we have the power to stop government agencies from corruption ourselves as our elected officials the ones WE put in are forced and made accountable directly instead of these parties of self serving money hungry incompetent persons representating their own agenda's any longer. That's how WE ALL can fix this.
Just look at the CFMEU!! It's going into administration because of BOTH major political parties!
@@muhammedPies I just replied and UA-cam took my comment. You can't tell the truth on here anymore
Our country is filled with criminals, top to bottom.
We need more honest people like you in the industry
If the builder is so certain that his inspector has passed everything, he should have no issue allowing a second set of eyes in. Unless he's worried there is something he would find that needs to be fixed.
Yes but in our wonderful state of Victoria, the builder usually arranges the Building Inspector. This casts doubt on the impartiality of the process. Look at how many Building Surveyors turned a blind eye to cladding and EPS issues. BCA is clear as day about combustible building exteriors and the FRL of such structures. Not seeking a fire engineering report if unsure. So the system is broken from a consumer's perspective. VBA has no teeth or balls. Builders call the shots. I think building surveyors should be engaged and paid for by the Building Owner. then they are incentivised to hold builders to account. Simple legislative change but will it happen?
No, no, no, no; YES
That builder paid the inspector under the table for a pass you can see
@@vk3fbabone hand washes the other unfortunately
They are all mates anyways, 100% corruption.
And this is why I tell everybody that I have built for is to get an independent builder, electrical and plumbing inspector of their choice to come in at different stages of construction to do an inspection.
Yes, this will add to the construction costs but at the end of the day it gives Peace of Mind because you know none of this can happen.
If this guy ever showed up to any of my building sites, I would not only welcome him, but I would ask him to show me and email me all faults found so that they could be rectified as soon as possible.
If you're dealing with a builder who will not allow you to do this put your money back in your pocket and go find someone else.
@brianlea2456 yeah exactly. This bloke is an extremely usefull tool to be used on both sides. Peace of mind and knowing the house is compliant, and allowing the builder to see anything he may have missed. Or wasnt aware of in the first place.
Even though it shouldn't be necessary, the costs of having your own inspector - building, electrical, plumbing - is a drop in the bucket compared to the amount of money you've already dedicated to constructing the home. A few more thousand for peace of mind, you bet.
You are one of the very few who seem intent on getting decent construction done for home owners and I love the idea of having it written into the contract because when all is said and done, it may be a very strict building contract laid on the table but they fail to comprehend that they will knowingly allow or even demand shortcuts to make more than they ought
when each section is 'completed' as per tradies report, quick inspection, pass or rectify before progressing, stops deconstruction and expensive rectify bills. Fixing whilst open is much easier than when it's sealed up
@@JackJackKcajify ... and ?
Name & Shame the previous inspector…
YES YES YES and also find out the contact at VCAT who reccommended the inspector. It always starts at the top .
You're a legend. Good on you for doing a good job.
Salute to you.
We need more like you !!!
As a project manager myself the way these builders/contractors conduct themselves is disgraceful. The unprofessionalism & language clearly shows they are not across there site in detail & are only interested in a cookie cutter approach.
Thank you @siteinspections for exposing these clowns.
Agreed, professionals don't act like this. You may get hurt feelings if someone wants to get an outside inspector but you just suck it up and accept it as a professional. If you are doing your job right and doing good work there is nothing to worry about.
Damn the owners lawyer seemed spineless
He wanted more money through vcat
Just like the building industry
Victorian building industry is Finito!
He wants to send more $1500 letters.
😂😂😂 the owner the guy who pays for it all paid the inspector to Go not a lawyer
As soon as you step on the scene they buckle...🤣🤣🤣🤣
Im a tradesman. I hate seeming work like i saw in that roof. Energy safe needs to be called on the electrician. The work is completely illegal. The heater is also not compliant. No markings on duct and used thin straps. Really poor heater install and VBA must be called on the installer. These fools need to loose there licences.
You only set a cat amongst the pigeons with that idea and the VBA is one of the pigeons or lame ducks, or whatever
You haven't dealt with the vba have you? They're ex tradies looking after shonky tradies.
Which part was really poor? lol!!!!! Did I miss really really poor.
How old are you? I'm 51 my dad would've been 91 and one of the first Electrician's in Victoria and going by your comment are the last of the true tradesman with pride in what they did. Never herd him talk about the money or hourly rate you can charge people.This is better than that BS trade you do. Things have changed and your right fools are everywhere.
The wires are laying willy-nilly in the roof. They are exposed to many pinch points. Ducting doesn't meet code. Why have codes if they don't apply? The corruption in Victoria building is just said everyone has always known it. We have have to do more to call it out.
How hasn't a mainstream broadcaster picked this up for a TV show is beyond me
The Canadians did a show called, HOLMES on HOMES, the guy did inspection and repair all for FREE.
Because they are involved…
i really hope this guy has a 24 hr security. cuz all the builders must be pissed and probably threatening him , that he is exposing their scam house building industry
Kudos to the strong lady ! Hopefully you get this sorted, many people would have folded 🙏 for you
Corruption commission needs to go after the inspector. Builder needs deregistering. Victorian building authority needs a total clean out.
And he will then start up under a new name.
Poor lady, good on her for standing up for herself. Must be frightening, these guys obviously trying to intimidate and acting like thugs.
The builder says he has been doing it for 26 years and tells a story of how this is hurting his family, but if he had any pride in his craft or cared for his family he would have gotten in the ceiling and seen and fixed these issues himself. He only has himself to blame.
Russell is great and explains things well. The point about the craftsperson leaving it to the plumber to figure out, the the plumber being unable to change anything, is really solid. Then there’s the lawyers - the builders lawyer total scumbag and the owners lawyer spineless.
Also a good lesson it’s a waste of time to involve the police in anything.
If he has any pride in his work and self, he'd be blaming only himself for hurting his family. But he's a pos scumbag, so what can we really expect from his kind.
The multi levels of incompetency all being cleared by a incompetent inspector makes me question is it really incompetency but highly likely corruption with short cutting and kickbacks through all levels of the management and contractors of that management including the inspector. You do a good job bro. God bless you for standing up for all hardworking Australian citizens. 🙏
Your ability to keep your cool in this situation is amazing.
"I swear on my mum" when you hear that be afraid, be very afraid.
Yeah for sure, so many mums out there that are ducking for cover because there lives are in danger.
I was a PO for 10yrs, "I swear on my mother's life" was every lying scumbags go to saying and then once we had the evidence that was sending them away. I used to look at them in the eyes and say You swore on your mother's life.
This is like watching Fat Pizza 😁
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The builder was a stooge
Fully sick bro!
Flying jandals
💯bro ✊🏻
It's amazing how fascinating site inspections are.
The drama and the shoddy work means there is never a dull moment.
Australian residential construction oversight is dropping to Third World standards. I'm a sparky in Queensland, and it's a joke up here
@@Cammac8 i am building a house in Thailand and everyone from Australia i know is asking me "is it any good to build there?"....well all i can say is that if i had to build a house ANYTIME again...i would choose the thai trades and labour 100% of the time........AND....nowhere near the BS redtape, rules and regulations than in Australia. Its obvious the rules and regs mean Jack S@#t!!!!!!!
@@montyman-j I’m always fascinated by the bamboo scaffolding when I go to Cambodia.
@@ApparentlyIamcorrect it's reusable steel scaffolding and clamps now.. Cheaper, faster and stronger. I can't remember the last time I saw bamboo scaffolding here.
i'm painting on sites every day, and i never see any of this. but most inspectors are on board i think
You are a true professional brother. Keep exposing these scumbags
Would love follow up videos down the track when this actually has been rectified and what happened to get there.
Brilliant video and info as always
Woooooow!!!!!...Their reaction to You turning up tells you Everything!!!!
I'm just impressed that cops turned up somewhere after they were called
And as usual, we're useless and did the wrong thing.
Good point
@@ChromecastM8well said 😂. I mean nobody can argue with this, whether they agree with the sentiment or not.
They'll either love the sarcasm or love the irony perceived.
The lady probably said, 'I have a couple of angry Lebs on my property'.
Police : 🚨🚓👮
That’s only because Dan has left the building
Builder wanted no experts and everyone to wear blindfolds before entry . And then uses the "swear on my mother's life " clause to assure everyone it's all good. mate.
I swear to god bro lollol
from what the lady and her dad said "lawyer pulled a firearm' and threatened them
what a shame they didn't record that encounter
It's illegal to wave fire arms around in Australia
That's also attempted murder in Australia and Victoria
They are very dangerous and stupid people, that builder and his lawyer need to be exposed by names before they do start putting people under their slabs
My experience in life is when someone uses "swear on my mother's life" line that they are trying to cover up something
This is one of the most DRAMATIC AND ENTERTAINING VIDEO / TELEVISION SHOWS I HAVE EVER SEEN!
I COULD NOT TAKE MY EYES OFF THIS DRAMA.
Most important subject.
What a sad story man. Shocking but great work!
Habibbi Homes, 'Where you will love your house, or we'll make you'
Lol
Yep, they are grubs
While they drive a Lamborghini after one duplex build. Mad. Which Cornflakes box do I buy to get this license?
They are world class Tongue bashers as l call them, they need to wear a bib for all that bs drool.
wallahi
Gosh her lawyer is clearly friends with those builders.
I didn't know She had a Lawyer There , He was about as much use as a Chocolate Teapot. He should have been saying His Client Hired an Indepent Inspector to Check up On Official Inspectors Report as He was to pally with the Builder
The other building inspector should lose their licence, and the home owner should sue them for the money they paid for a shit original inspection. Thank God site inspection showed up to find all the faults. The ceiling cavity was a mess, was good to see the body cam.
Pretty loose alright 👍
I'm related to a private building inspector, and whilst Zahir is incredibly knowledgeable, it's easy to miss some things. That's why inspectors insurance is so incredibly high, it's a high pressure job.
I think if major defects, NC are missed then there should be a body that notes that and if there's 3 lose your licence and sit before a review board. Unfortunately whatever you do will only affect the private inspectors and never the big dudes who just tick boxes, cause they pay their way
Good on you! Don't let these people intimidate you!! Such a disgraceful culture.
Thank you for sharing your inspection, loving your work
HOT TIP…if you get a house built these days EXPECT HUGE PROBLEMS AND FINANCIAL AND MENTAL ANGUISH
Don't get a house built by builders..
@@TonyTony-rd4rj Would I be better off getting a butcher to build it?
I would never do it the way these people do. I have been in construction most of my life. I’d rather buy an old house than go through a new house construction. Not just managing the builders, but the government and all the crazy costs. Earlier I might have built it myself. Now I probably would not consider it even if I were wealthy and younger. Life is too short.
Or hire me, I'm a gun
@@davo4544 Looks like the builders are butchers in this case
As the inspector said it is a civil matter with VCAT it is not criminal so the police can STOP overstepping there powers and let the lawyers sort it out. I doubt the police even understand building codes and laws.
Half the time they don't even understand the law
@@ralphjane2233most of the time employees of police are given very rudimentary training on interruption of the rules not how to understand the laws and acts of the state.
@@ralphjane2233Learn this line
"I'm not gonna argue with you with you about it"
If you can slip that in before they do, you can glitch the simulation
The police in this country are walking puppets
The sad reality is here that until the people who initiated the contract (the soon to be occupant) sign the handover certificate, then they themselves and all others under the rights of the builder are ‘trespassing’
$30000 for an inspection, and he didn't even notice the wiring in the roof or that the friggin ducts arent connected to anything...
cos they never went into the roof. It wasn't in the report.
It was actually $60k. Owner said the cost was split 50/50 between her and the builder, and her portion was $30k. Incredible!
Gutter was horrendous 😢
@@three_mountaineers775 That in itself is one massive scam.
Because alot of "experts" are friends and take their word and a lot cash to look the other way.
Ever since inspection services was released to the public sector there's been under handed dealings going on, just look at big construction, buildings falling to pieces you can't tell me there wasn't under the table payments handed out to look the other way just like this case.
A total abuse of the system every ones out for a quick and easy BUCK.
Great Work Man Keep it up
Straight up insane to see builders think they have authority over someone else property. Straight up scary.
“Swear on my mother.” ~ I hope his mother is ok…
She thinks her son is a good boy. They always do 🤣🤣
Really appreciate the inclusion of Russell. Whilst I enjoy your enthusiasm, passion and energy ... and some of the drama.... I often get lost in the 'why' something is important in its correctness/defect in your explanations. The interview with Russell was really well led - you allowed him space to breath and explain, and he did that so well. His presentation really added a lot to this video. Thanks :)
There's no way that home is 100% compliant with all the drama this vid started with. Talk about making it obvious 😂
ugh this whole industry is sick. Honestly builders and developers need to be way more accountable.
police is worried about something would happen rather than following the law. lol
Its not that simple. Cops don't deal with civil matters. They do deal with criminal matters. A bunch of people getting into a fight would be a criminal matter so they shut the confrontation down as they reasonably believed a crime would occur if left. They did their job, they arent the building police.
Typical
Useless coppers again
Cops only care a f#$k to themselves cos easier life no handcuffs and paperwork.
Lazy.
That must be an Australian thing? I was in absolute shock that they basically said, "I don't care what's right or legal, I don't want a fight to break out so your rights and what you're allowed to do with your property don't matter anymore. Everyone needs to go home, you I know this is technically your home well I hope you have another one, and everyone needs to sit in a corner, possibly a western facing one we will say yeah? Sit there for at least an hour, this isn't happening today. No way. You already paid him money to do it? Well ya shouldn't a dunnit now should ya because it ain't happening bruv! I don't care if its your house! It can be mine now! Ill take the house bruv it ain't happening today!"
Good to hear the home owner sharing her story. We need more of these.
The lawyers work is of a poor standard, I am simply flabbergasted
simply, just simply
Non-satisfactory works detected
Fuck Australia. Been going downhill for 4 years now
Lawyer opinion rejected @@tehsimo
The lawyer has a lot of defects
Mate you are a legend. We've been screwed over everytime and knowing that there is people like you is so reassuring.
The way they try to bully and intimidate women is outrageous! The aggression to you is appalling! Thank you for everything you expose!
The cheek of that builder and his legal counsel!
Love your work 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 as a non practicing inspector the display of the relevant AS codes and diagrams is great, you really hold the builders accountable keep up the good work.
Surely whoever signed off on their "inspections" are to be held liable ?????????????????????????
Nope
You'd think so, but, it seems not.
Sue in Civil Court
That’s only in the eyes of the Law and unfortunately in DanAndrew’sville, the law is yet to be ascertained as to which law to work out which law, etc etc
@@robchisholm2588 if the lady (homeowner) had signed & taken possession then she becomes liable for the cost. Otherwise the owner takes liability.. in a ridiculous situation. I posted a link to VCAT..we all should send VCAT links to the channel so they get the picture literally.
Can we crowdfund some gotdamn batteries for that smoke alarm
😅 I've been scrolling through to see who else noticed.
Man the builders lawyer behaviour is non compliant, worse than my kids behaviour. 😂
A dodgy building inspector found to have a dodgy report should loose their licence 🤬
How can cops stop a safety inspection? It’s like a robber calling 000 for help because he is caught in a jewellery store after hours.
Because cops cant deal with civil disputes, if they do they risk lawsuits, so the simplest solution at that time is to tell everyone to go home so the situation can't be escalated. Its shit but unless every cop is required to have a law degree, de escalation is all they need to do.
Cops protect the elites, if you haven't noticed yet..😏
@@Jacopski although that's true, the cops here lacked a lot of common sense. if your neighbour came to your house and then told you to leave, and cops were called due to the civil dispute, imagine how stupid it would be if the cops told you to leave your own home to de-escalate the situation. the title of the house is in that lady's name, the occupancy certificate has been issued in her name, she owns the house and should be free to come and go, stay, have an inspector look at it etc. instead the police tell them to leave to de-escalate the situation.
@@joshw604 I agree, she had title to the house but why did the builders have the keys instead of her? Seems like there was a technicality where the builders are in charge of the house as its "before handover", she mentioned she can change the locks at any time but maybe that would void the contract and the builders wouldn't be liable to repair? Either way it seems like a sticky situation and I think there's more to it than just "she owns the house"
Cops have no clue as to who is who and what's going on. People can tell them but people can lie
That roof work gives me the shivers, walking timebomb. and that ductwork going nowhere takes the cake 😂😂😂
I brought my house that was 30years old. I'm so glad I did. I was able to avoid all of this BS...
old hoses are just as shit and just have had more patch up work done
Yeah but you are not between the builder and yourself its yiu and the home and you can use it as a negotiation chip.@@ianvader4697
Old houses still fall apart
@@ianvader4697no way. The new ones are was worse . Not even half the quality. Todays tradies are generally terrible
And will still be standing strong in 50 years time, even with existing defects. Doubt the same can be said with a lot of the houses being shown on this channel, if they even last past 20 years.
how many builders ever think about creating catwalk inside roof? not just for clients but for every tradies, renovators, including inspectors and there is so much off cuts or leftovers rafters could be used easily and only takes an hour to install a minimum three main directions before roofie covers it.
I did. And I could stand up inside the roof and walk around ! And I lit it with fluoros !
Pity I sold it.
the builder's lawyer is clueless about building construction. a formal handover doesnt mean that the builder is already immune to any claims for repair of shoddy work that the owner is not happy with and the owner has full rights to bring in her own inspector to get a 3rd party opinion.
At a minimum refuse to pay the $57,000. Building a house is supposed to be an exciting time in life. Today often it is nothing less than immense stress for many home owners. We need another 1,000 good honest site inspectors to make a dent on all the problem builds. There has to be more accountability and increased fines handed out to these cowboys.
" supposed to be an exciting time in life. "
Train wrecks are exciting. Well, unless you are on the train.
If the cop's main concern was to stop the situation from "escalating", he should've just stayed there while the inspection took place to ensure there was no escalation.
right they do nothing all day anyways whats a few hours gonna hurt
Yeah I thought that was odd. Maybe it they can't get themselves into hate speech situations?😂
Yeah the cop is lazy/not doing his jon. If I went to woolworths and threatened to fight someone if they buy food for their family, would like cop tell the victim "sorry mate, it's best you not buy any food for your family because i don't want things to escalate. maybe starve for a week and come back later".
@@MIAGISZN Yes, most of their time is sitting on their A---e !
I remember when my parents built several homes in the 1970s and 1980s. They had inspections at every phase of the build, starting from the ground works all the way through to completion. If, for example, the frame works were not up to code, the build would stop until the issue was rectified before further work could continue.
I had the same experience when i built back in 1985. Each phase of the build had to be cleared by my BANK'S inspector before the next stage could go ahead. House was built in 3.5 months. Those days are gone and I feel so sorry for anyone wishing to build in todays world.
It all really kicked of when they started the whole self regulation, private building inspectors and surveyors. Self regulation never works, it's just a breeding ground for greed and corruption. And shonky builders.
This needs to be taken to court, police and builder. Sue the ground from beneath them. And make sure it's public.
It's beyond words!! Unbelievable
Is the female cop an apprentice ? The owner made an allegation that the builder had a firearm and threatened with it . Will they investigate further ? I hope so.
Probably not, let’s be real if the police…
The police are part of the problem. They will protect criminals if payment to the local member or party is made
Probably not. I got into a physical altercation the other month, was doing a report with an officer, as soon as i got to the part of getting hit the cop just grew instantly dismissive and disinterested and walked off, half way through the report. Theyre useless in that sense.
Legal citizens in Australia aren’t allowed to have guns, right?
@@joelmartin2549 Not true, just a vigorous vetting process for a firearm license.
VCAT approved by an inspector in their pocket
Shocking that Victoria stooped to that level of disinterest
Her lawyer is garbage lol
Where I live, if the inspections don't happen in order, several of them, the building gets condemned and water and power is shot off and nobody is allowed entry.
Good work mate. Wish there was inspectors like you! I went through 3 inspectors on my new house in Canberra and they were all garbage and and none of them went in the roof except for one for who I had to remind to go in the roof as he was packing up. I've given up on ACT inspectors and now trying to dispute issues with the builder myself. Terrible process.
Great video Zahir, sometimes I feel sorry for the roof plumbers when the architect hasn’t got a clue about how things work on site.
I agree architects should be responsible for the sizing and compliance of these roofs and if the plumbers don’t follow the specs then it’s on them
As an ex chippie myself, I'd be happy to have my work inspected. Those who don't, obviously have something serious to hide. As a current QS, the level of construction quality, especially in the housing industry is generally appalling.
I would just say to the builder: " If you are so confident in your work then surely you welcome an inspection. I mean you have nothing to worry about, your work is all COMPLIANT."
This is ‘Dystopia’ not Utopia; bahhaaaa
Your passion is palpable! Keep it up
"Wallah bro I swear on me mums life I got no problems with you, I swear to God wallah"
that's about all you need to know about your site supervisor.
Always trouble around a certain demographic.
That builder is pure poison.He has zero authority to stop inspection. He has no authority and clearly something to hide.
He can stop even the client from entering the building until the handover certificate is signed and that is why he did what he did because once you sign, it will probably take a lifetime, or longer to get the repairs necessary for compliance
@normangale3159 are you a lawyer or builder??
The whole industry is dogsh. The dodgy inspector empowers builders to continue do dodgy work and give them a sense of entitlement that they've done the job right.
The cop said it was a civil matter between the builder and the home owner, and therefore did not concern the police (i.e. not a criminal matter). At that point both cops should have left after warning all parties not to go hands on with each other.
Yes to be fair to the Police, civil matters, particularly relating to specialized areas of expertise like this, are not something they would be trained to understand. Even a supervisor of many years experience would likely not know. The police officers were informed of some type of escalation where things potentially could get physical and assaults etc. This is where police need to try to de-escalate scenarios like this and attempt to mediate such as saying what the officer did, by telling both parties to basically sort it out legally. Ok technically he may have been incorrect by saying the building inspector could not enter. But as we see, there were arguments between lawyers and both parties as to who was right or wrong. The police officer would have had to get onto a phone, contact the legal division of the police department, who are also normally Mon to Fri only and not always available as well (often in court swearing out affidavits etc). Police don't have the magic solution all the time. He successfully prevented a potential issue of violence, threats etc. That's it. Lawyers obviously did their thing and clarification of who was in the right was made and the inspector gained access later on.
One concern I did note was the lady who bought the property mentioned the lawyer producing a gold pistol and waving it at her father at some point. So there's a criminal allegation issue there that needs to be investigated. It seemed the female officer nearby didn't hear or did not act on what was uttered.
Plus the installation of the camera, and the fact she feared for her life
for god sake, who do they think they are, They act like they own the house, they have no right to be intimidating the homeowner like that. I hope they get get locked up.
You are wrong there as until the very moment the pen leaves the handover certificate, the property remains the ownership of the builder; all others until that point are trespassing
@@normangale3159 Wrong. The homeowner has every right to be there, to occupy it and to do as they please with it. Handover is just handing over responsibility of the site, not ownership. The builder doesn't own the land or the materials he is using once they are on site. Don't make excuses for scum like this.
Under S19 of DBC Act the Builder must allow the owner or owners agent reasonably access to the site during construction.
@@normangale3159did you even watch the video? Might wanna re-check your own info on handover laws.
As someone that has worked for some big builders, and seen shonky work passed regularly, I can tell you this is not an isolated or infrequent incident.
Here’s some of my thoughts, that will hopefully help some:
1. NEVER trust a cop. Ever.
2. NEVER trust a builder. Ever.
3. NEVER trust a lawyer/ Solicitor. Ever.
4. NEVER trust a judge/ magistrate/ member.
5. ALWAYS get at least THREE “expert” opinions.
They will all be different. Unless they’re mates…
I am just impressed at how quickly the cops got out there. Must have been a quiet day