Water Supply Pipe Wasn't Secured by Developer

limucat on 30/07/2020 - 13:24

https://imgur.com/gallery/mQ37H79

So I wanted to replace my garden tap and had to locate my water supply pipe.

Discovered that it was secured to the wall compared to the other units.

Contacted developer and their response:
“Since the project has settled for nearly 3 years, the Defect Period (3 months) defined in the Contract of Sale has long passed. The builder is only committed to fix structural defects now. We suggest that you engage a private contractor to fix this for you. Thank you!”

It’s my fault for not checking at time of moving in but it’s probably not one of the things to inspect plus it’s outside of the building block. Do I have any case here?

Thank you

Home & Garden

Comments

  • mapax on 30/07/2020 - 13:31

    That unsecured tab look like it has a wear mark on it, did you remove something?

    • limucat on 30/07/2020 - 13:35

      I tried to put that clamp ring around the pipe when I saw it but realised the retaining screw to the wall wasn’t aligned with the wall

      • whooah1979 on 30/07/2020 - 13:42
        +5

        https://imgur.com/gallery/mQ37H79

        Just get a full saddle, two nuts and bolts and fix it. It doesn't take a rocket surgeon to do some house maintenance.

        • mskeggs on 30/07/2020 - 19:24

          That's 10 mins of time and $8 in parts!
          Much better to consult a lawyer.

  • whooah1979 on 30/07/2020 - 13:31
    +1

    This looks like $5 job.

    • mapax on 30/07/2020 - 13:32

      If that

      • whooah1979 on 30/07/2020 - 13:33
        +3

        The owner should take this to the VCAT. They may get a juicy compensation.

        • limucat on 30/07/2020 - 13:35
          -2

          Cheers guys. I’ll get in touch with VCAT

        • mapax on 30/07/2020 - 13:35
          +5

          Perhaps worth getting Tracy involved too?

          • whooah1979 on 30/07/2020 - 13:39

            @mapax: Or they could do what most people do and go to Bunnings and get parts. Then have look on YouTube for vids on diy.

            https://www.bunnings.com.au/our-range/bathroom-plumbing/plum…

            • limucat on 30/07/2020 - 13:48

              @whooah1979: I would re clamp it myself but the screw to the wall is not in the correct spot and I’m guessing I need a impact drill? Or something like that and the gap of the wall to the pipes is tight

              • mapax on 30/07/2020 - 13:51

                @limucat: Why can’t you run a saddle around the vertical and clamp it the empty tab? It doesn’t have to be perfect, just needs to stop movement.

              • whooah1979 on 30/07/2020 - 13:53
                +1

                @limucat: The lead-in pipe has been there for 3 years. Don't try and fix it if it's working.

                Turn the water off and change the garden tap. Let the next owner worry about it.

        • theHMASfriendship on 30/07/2020 - 14:36
          +1

          I'd lodge directly with the Supreme Court to save time.

  • ssquid on 30/07/2020 - 13:38

    Unless you're suggesting the pipe is somehow vital to holding the wall up it's not a structural defect.

    • limucat on 30/07/2020 - 13:49

      Just annoyed that mine was the only one left like that

      • Euphemistic on 30/07/2020 - 14:06

        Lazy plumber. Drilled in the wrong spot and figured they didn’t need t complete the job.

        Bend the bracket across a bit.

  • Hithere on 30/07/2020 - 13:52

    Do I have any case here?

    None at all.

    A handyman will fix it for you for a few dollars if you aren't able to do it yourself.

  • JimmyF on 30/07/2020 - 13:53
    +5

    I can't even…… WOW

    • knasty on 30/07/2020 - 14:02
      +2

      I know I had to read it twice just to understand the 'issue'

      • JimmyF on 30/07/2020 - 14:18
        +2

        And they have contacted developer too!! Double WOW

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