Don’t Delay – Handle Building Defects Early!

Despite being complicated, it’s important to understand building defects and why they are so prevalent. One significant factor that contributes to making defects a challenge for committees and owners is that they are considered an accepted part of the building and construction process. The major concern about defects is not that they occur, as they are inevitable. The issue with defects is the extent, severity, and impact they have on owners and the value of buildings.

It’s important to understand building defects because having known about them allows committees and owners to respond to defects more effectively; saving time and money. A building defect can range from a minor imperfection to a major structural fault that jeopardises the stability of the entire building.

Defects within community living require collective action to fix the issue and to retain the property’s value. Providing easy to understand information may increase the success rate of legal recourse and rectification processes; this is why it’s important to understand common building defects.

Don’t delay and hire a professional Building Inspector from GQS to avoid a big, costly surprise in the future.  Typically you can book your building inspection 1 to 2 weeks prior to practical completion, around when the property is being cleaned.

Source: Pica Group

Pica Group. (2020, December 8). Why it’s important to understand building defects. PICA Group. https://picagroup.com.au/why-its-important-to-understand-building-defects/