Building Inspections: What Actually Happens on Site – Ben Black | Home Building Podcast
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Ben Black, owner of Total Homes Inspections, dives into the world of building inspections and covers what’s important & what he’s seeing in the construction industry right now. From good; to bad; to ugly, Ben has seen it all and wants to help homeowners & builders alike to produce quality work.
Chapters
Chapters:
00:23 Why Building Inspections Matter
01:00 Ben’s Background
03:27 The Key Stages for Inspections
06:04 What Happens at Practical Completion
07:09 When Things Go Wrong Without Inspections
09:48 Do Inspections Upset Builders?
11:38 The Problem with Unqualified Inspectors
13:46 Over-Reporting vs. Real Issues
15:39 The Maintenance Period Debate (6 vs 12 Months)
17:41 Why Early Inspections Save You Later
20:14 Pre-Purchase Inspections & Common Non-Compliance Issues
23:24 The Wild Side of Inspections
24:40 Why Inspections Protect You if Builders Collapse
26:09 On-Site Shockers & Industry Standards
29:06 Quality Builders vs. Cowboys
31:13 Do Builders Lift Their Game When Inspected?
32:35 When Builders Ignore Defects
35:27 Inspectors as Mediators, Not Enemies
37:04 The $10,000 Question
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