My reno complete already ( can see my previous post) but unfortunately nightmare occur already 😰😰

1. Part of the wall crack, already fix during 1 month warranty period ( repair several times since it occur 2 to 3 times at the same time after repair)
2. Crack still occur after warranty finish and occur at same spot
3. Contractor registered with cidb
4. We got into arguement since he just said the crack is surface only(block my number already)
5. Type of repair done
a. Hack a bit and plaster back
b. Hack and put cement inside
( Crack occur despite use both method)

My questions :
1. Can i take law action to the contractor?
2. If yes, which channel should i choose? Tribunal? Cidb board? Kpkt?
3. Should i hire civil engineer to assess the problem first ?

** Not sure about the cost but im willing to spend some money if its possible

Tq for your attention guys








This post has been edited by pesona3F: Nov 25 2020, 02:45 PM

I Would really like to see the defective areas...

Can share pictures of the damages & after repairs...

Share some pics.
Most likely could be your soil movement.

The crack appearing at the joint of addition?

Add picture for references.. there other part affected also but no picture

Some yes.. but usually it dont start there.. it start to spread to the joint

Kena your cabinet area?

This post has been edited by blanket84: Nov 25 2020, 05:41 PM

most of time, this type of cracking is due to the differential settlement of foundations (original and new)

Almost there.. some kena already, just side one

Just wait n let it settle first??

One word, WOW.

Hahaha.. wow too

If uneven settlement means redo everything once everything is "settled"

unless you don't mind slanted wall..

Were there similar cracks in your neighborhood area to suggest soft soil and settlement in the whole area?

Your house is built with low quality concrete which will crack even without renovation.

Renovation only accelerated the crack.

Not much can be done at this stage. Underpinning will likely be too costly and intrusive. Maybe watch out for any neighbours renovation, and talk to them nicely so that they don't put up too much weights on the adjacent area. It could get ugly.

1. Part of the wall crack, already fix during 1 month warranty period ( repair several times since it occur 2 to 3 times at the same time after repair
Secondary and tertiary settlements takes time to complete. Think you got cheated if warranty only 1 month

2. Crack still occur after warranty finish and occur at same spot
It will not stop as settlement still not complete.

3. Contractor registered with cidb
does not makes a difference

4. We got into arguement since he just said the crack is surface only(block my number already)
usually any crack less than 2mm width is just cosmetic. Any wider consider structural cracks. Kinda useless if you continue arguing with him

5. Type of repair done
a. Hack a bit and plaster back
b. Hack and put cement inside
Doesnt work until settlement has completed as gap will only grow wider when there is more settlement

My questions :
1. Can i take law action to the contractor?
You can but it takes lot of time and money and usually not worth the effort. Cases can take 10 years to resolve. You need documentation ie proper agreement for works, invoice for work done etc.

2. If yes, which channel should i choose? Tribunal? Cidb board? Kpkt?
Think tribunal has a 5k limit on claims. Do you have evidence you hired him to do the job?

3. Should i hire civil engineer to assess the problem first ?
Better talk to a lawyer first. The engineer can provide documentation to prove in court. I guess your problem stem from inadequate foundation works resulting in uneven settlement which I think can be avoided if you first hire an engineer to do the construction drawing rather than when problem arise.

There goes the never ending nightmare after renovation...