MJ Civilhat einen Beitrag geschrieben.10. September 2015
During the construction process, you will need to nominate either your local council inspector or a private engineering consultant to undertake ongoing site inspections.
Purpose of inspections
The purpose of inspections is to ensure that the engineered plans are accurately followed by your builder.
Often, your builder can construct something in a variety of ways - all which can be acceptable.
This can be because builders prefer different methods to other builders, or the availability of ...
MJ Civilhat einen Beitrag geschrieben.3. September 2015
Removing walls in your house or apartment can add space and a whole new open feel to your home. This can add value to your home, rejuvenate the look and feel and enable the use of space that is otherwise non-usable.
Issues Vs. Cost
Primary issue: Safety
Secondary Issues: Aesthetics and usability
Before you embark on wall removal plans, you need to review the implications of removing the wall. This will give you a better idea for what work is involved and give a better estimation of...
MJ Civilhat einen Beitrag geschrieben.26. August 2015
Some home owners wishing to make alterations or additions to their home avoid getting council approval. Many reason that because they must engage a range of professionals, it would be more cost effective to engage only a carpenter/builder to construct the works as they see fit. Once the project is complete, the owner may intend to engage an engineer to certify that the new construction is safe, or simply just rely upon the ability of the tradesman.
Many do not realise that a Development Appli...
MJ Civilhat einen Beitrag geschrieben.21. August 2015
Trees can add value and beauty to their environment. But when they are in close proximity with a surrounding structure they can cause structural problems to your home and can even become the source of neighbourly disputes.
We inspect many properties with trees that affect adjacent structures. We assess if the tree is having a direct or indirect influence and accordingly recommend procedures to address the cause and remediate the damage.
Trees and structural damage
Structural problems occ...
