Weatherboard House in Hawthorn

[mhussain]

We have recently purchased an old but partially renovated 2 bedroom weatherboard home in Hawthorn. We were aware of some of the minor works we had to do as we have had a pre-inspection check by archicenter.

When we organised a restumper to attend, he advised that the fireplace chimney had a huge slant towards one side (when measured by level device) and causing un-even levels all over the place. Even though the restumping may make the levels slightly even, it will not fix the chimney slant.

Given that I have had a pre-inspection check by archicenter, it seems to me that this is a major thing they should not only have identified and but highlighted as such with approximate costs etc.

I guess I am just trying to

a) rectify this as necessary - suggestion was to remove the fireplace and restump the whole place and level. Any others would be appreciated and any recommended trades people for this kind of work and estimates?.

b) lodge complaint against archicenter for the vague report with regards to the inspection.

Thanks in advance.
M

[johnc]

Regardless of a slanted chimney removing a fireplace does make getting everything level easier. If the chimney is shifting/sinking you have a problem and it should be removed but I wouldn't jump to conclusions. Is it just an out of level hearth or something else. Before thinking about complaints I would firm up your facts first and not jump at the first thing the stumper mentions as a fault. The term level device indicates that all this may be new to you perhaps get a brickie in or building surveyor, but most importantly speak to the report writer and get his view first and don't assume you have a right to jump up and down and cry foul without first giving the writer the right to comment.

John.

[echnidna]

Regardless of a slanted chimney removing a fireplace does make getting everything level easier. If the chimney is shifting/sinking you have a problem and it should be removed but I wouldn't jump to conclusions. Is it just an out of level hearth or something else. Before thinking about complaints I would firm up your facts first and not jump at the first thing the stumper mentions as a fault. The term level device indicates that all this may be new to you perhaps get a brickie in or building surveyor, but most importantly speak to the report writer and get his view first and don't assume you have a right to jump up and down and cry foul without first giving the writer the right to comment.

John.

But consult a lawyer & take a legal action if necessary, They are insured!!.

[thebuildingsurv]

archicentre are wankers give them some greif