2023 Worst Builder Aware    • Unveiling Victoria's Worst Builder of...  

📍Greenvale, Victoria
In April 2022, construction began on a home that quickly became a blueprint for how not to build a house. Our latest investigation reveals a structure besieged by mould, a frame that blatantly disregards engineering plans, and a series of non-compliance issues that boggle the mind. Despite these glaring discrepancies, the building surveyor inexplicably passed the frame stage, leading the homeowner to make a payment for work far from completed or compliant.

Engineering Oversight?: Dive deep with us as we unravel how a frame, overrun by mould and deviating from the original engineering plans, received approval. This lapse not only poses significant health risks but also questions the integrity of the oversight process.

Roofing Redo Required: The roofing, failing to align with the plans or meet Australian standards, is another critical point of failure, necessitating a complete removal and redo.

Premature Payment Demands: Amidst this chaos, the builder audaciously demands a lockup payment, despite the external cladding being far from finished. This action not only contravenes the Building Contracts Act 1995 but also places the homeowner in a precarious position.

What Next for the Homeowner?: Faced with a mould-infested, non-compliant construction, should the homeowner comply with the payment request, hoping for the best? Or are there other steps to ensure accountability and compliance?

Join us as we dissect this troubling case, shining a light on the dark corners of building compliance and homeowner rights. Your insights and experiences are invaluable – let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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Into: 00:00
Drone: 02:58
Site Walk: 07:30
Roof Inspection 16:17
Frame Inspection 24:18