When to Start - Pick the Capable and Worst Builders in Australia..?
The Failed, Fugitive, and the Collapse of CompanyToplace
from June 2023
A Bankrupt adviser turned our lives upside down threatening the safety of everyone in the area. Without due diligence, he began demolishing a major supporting wall on our property, the main load-bearing wall of our master bedroom. At one period of time he had constructed pipes from his roof diverted water into our upstairs studio, causing several thousand dollars damage to the upstairs rooms, and undermining the footing of the house.
Further to outline the absolute lack of construction experience, we discovered that the intermediate wall did not meet the legal fire rating, a critical oversight that threatened everyone's well-being. Despite our urgent attempts to rectify the issue with the neighbour's and contacting the council, the council said the builder's inspector had already approved on the building renovations, ignoring our concerns and leaving us vulnerable to harm.
In spite of receiving a judgement in their favour and recompense for restitution, the emotional toll was immeasurable and created many unpleasant memories. They were forced to sell their beloved home, we mourned the loss of our award winning sanctuary, another casualty of government negligence and unsafe building practices. The lack of proper oversight and appropriate governance by government and local council allowed this tragedy to unfold, heightening the necessity for greater responsibilities and protection for owners.
As we grapple with the aftermath of this trial, we are left to ponder: What assistance do homeowners have when their sanctuaries are made vulnerable by the neglect of dodgy builders? {https://www.facebook.com/groups/1240633520160302, Builder
