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KitZhai
post Sep 2 2024, 10:44 AM

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I didn't know that there is such profession. Is there any class or license that available for it?
skloda
post Sep 2 2024, 10:46 AM

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can try https://www.hdi-ventures.com/.

around 200-300 for 1k SF.
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post Sep 2 2024, 10:57 AM

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QUOTE(mushigen @ Sep 2 2024, 10:41 AM)
Better than not checking and realising it after you moved in.
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QUOTE(loserguy @ Sep 2 2024, 10:44 AM)
lol true also, sooner or later sure leak one for condo

but should do water ponding la, kalau leak ask developer to do can save 3k for the first few years.
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Yea, that's why move in asap and make use of it everyday. You walk though the wall if it's uneven then you know it's an issue.
You stay and walk on the floor everyday and you'll feel the hallow/uneven tiles, then you report it ASAP to management.

and TS, remember to track your conversation record via email. Some developer very good at wash hand.
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post Sep 2 2024, 10:59 AM

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I'm a trained architect and has been in this field for over 20 years. I don't practice as much as I used to nowadays, but even with my exposure, I still miss a thing or two, especially when involving accessing roof areas.

My suggestion is to pay professionals to do it for you because:

1. They have better visual vocabulary in detecting problems
2. They have experience in comparing issues between hundreds of buildings
3. They tend to know the standard practice in Msia, so they know where most builders cut costs.
4. Not only they're able to detect existing problems, they can also detect potential problems in the future.
5. They're willing to access places (in the building) that you can't.
6. They have the time to do it.
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post Sep 2 2024, 10:59 AM

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azarimy
post Sep 2 2024, 11:02 AM

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QUOTE(KitZhai @ Sep 2 2024, 10:44 AM)
I didn't know that there is such profession. Is there any class or license that available for it?
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There are degrees and diplomas for it. You can take architectural/building science or technologies, building construction or surveying courses.

Almost all unis offering built environment courses would offer them.
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post Sep 2 2024, 11:15 AM

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QUOTE(azarimy @ Sep 2 2024, 12:02 PM)
There are degrees and diplomas for it. You can take architectural/building science or technologies, building construction or surveying courses.

Almost all unis offering built environment courses would offer them.
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Is there any info on how to attend these courses? Online course available? I try to success then give /k/ 10% discount in the future
TSkira_88
post Sep 2 2024, 11:22 AM

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QUOTE(WaterBuffalo @ Sep 2 2024, 10:29 AM)
Last time I pay ppl to inspect defect. RM450 I think. The inspection work was done professionally with labeling of defect area, report and they help to fill in defect sheet. I really like it.

But once I submitted the report to developer, that’s where another story comes about. The developer spent a month rectifying what I submitted but at the end not 100% of what I submitted has been rectified. They just handed the key back to me and say it’s all done. They removed all the sticker and label and claimed it was rectified. At the end the tiles still got hollow sound and what not. But to be fair some of the basic stuff they did rectify. But the uneven surface, etc all they just didn’t do anything about it. After a few ding dong with developer, I also lazy.

My advice is this. If you’re going to renovate your house immediately after you get your keys, you might as well get your contractor to help you submit defect report to management. Cause once contractor remove those built in carpentry work, that’s where you’ll see a tonne of other defect. So fix your defect as you renovate your house. If you renovate 5 years down the road then be prepare to spend extra to fix those defects.
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Yeah my past experience helping my sister deal with developers the sure ignore some of your complaints as most will just malas and just live with the defects. if minor one i dont really mid also.
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post Sep 2 2024, 12:05 PM

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Sendiri check
Ask neighbour
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post Sep 2 2024, 12:13 PM

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ask around with friends or contractors mesti they can do it for you..
pay them a meal or reimburse them petrol and toll money..
i always do for friends and relatives
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post Sep 2 2024, 12:31 PM

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QUOTE(KitZhai @ Sep 2 2024, 11:15 AM)
Is there any info on how to attend these courses? Online course available? I try to success then give /k/ 10% discount in the future
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Apply through UPU for IPTAs, or apply directly at IPTSs.

I'm not aware of any short-courses that you can do online for building inspectors.
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post Sep 2 2024, 12:49 PM

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QUOTE(submergedx @ Sep 2 2024, 10:57 AM)
Yea, that's why move in asap and make use of it everyday. You walk though the wall if it's uneven then you know it's an issue.
You stay and walk on the floor everyday and you'll feel the hallow/uneven tiles, then you report it ASAP to management.

and TS, remember to track your conversation record via email. Some developer very good at wash hand.
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You still don't think getting the developer to rectify before you move in is a better idea than having to endure the repair after you've moved in? All this trouble to save a few hundred bucks of inspection fee?
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post Sep 2 2024, 12:55 PM

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QUOTE(skloda @ Sep 2 2024, 10:46 AM)
can try https://www.hdi-ventures.com/.

around 200-300 for  1k SF.
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looking for penang area bro, saw that they're based in selangor. but thank you for the suggestion.

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post Sep 2 2024, 12:59 PM

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QUOTE(KitZhai @ Sep 2 2024, 06:44 AM)
I didn't know that there is such profession. Is there any class or license that available for it?
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alot of them are past reno workers

do this as side income

quite easy job using the right tools

check wall, tiles, leaking, cracks etc
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post Sep 2 2024, 01:02 PM

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They're generally around 300 for inspection, for a more thorough process, i.e. report defect, follow up inspections, it's slightly more than that. I can't remember how much.

But it is worth the fees, as these are the individuals familiar with the process (especially knowing what is defective), might as well let them be the judge.
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post Sep 2 2024, 01:07 PM

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post Sep 2 2024, 01:31 PM

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post Sep 2 2024, 01:37 PM

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QUOTE(mushigen @ Sep 2 2024, 12:49 PM)
You still don't think getting the developer to rectify before you move in is a better idea than having to endure the repair after you've moved in? All this trouble to save a few hundred bucks of inspection fee?
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My house has solid quality delivery. I went in myself stay for a few days then i ask developer to fix what are the defect i found.

Im not trying to save bucks, as saw neighbour posted in group chat they got tons of stickers but 90% of them are not getting fixed. What's the point hiring then.

In the end depend on how developer try to entertain you.

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post Sep 2 2024, 01:50 PM

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QUOTE(submergedx @ Sep 2 2024, 01:37 PM)
My house has solid quality delivery. I went in myself stay for a few days then i ask developer to fix what are the defect i found.

Im not trying to save bucks, as saw neighbour posted in group chat they got tons of stickers but 90% of them are not getting fixed. What's the point hiring then.

In the end depend on how developer try to entertain you.
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Ceh, earlier you said move in. Meaning all your barang2 fully shifted to new house, house fully cleaned...
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post Sep 2 2024, 01:53 PM

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