Defects Register
A factual record of defects identified during independent inspections, the response/action by New Choice Homes, rectification evidence and current status.
Roof Frame Inspection
STATUS: UNRESOLVED
Ceiling fan supports
Missing or unsecured ceiling trimmers for five future fan locations.
STATUS: UNRESOLVED
STATUS: UNRESOLVED
Porch beam connection
Required 10 mm plate and bolted connection not installed as specified in the engineering notes.
STATUS: UNRESOLVED
STATUS: UNRESOLVED
Additional pitching plates
Additional pitching plates at Bed 2 and Living required engineering comment on an appropriate fixing method.
STATUS: UNRESOLVED
BUILDER RESPONSE
OUR POSITION: Fans were always intended to be installed after handover by us. The future ceiling-fan supports remain required. Clarification and rectification have been requested.
Ceiling fan supports
BUILDER RESPONSE: Advised that the struts had been removed because fans were no longer being installed.
OUR POSITION: Fans were always intended to be installed after handover by us. The future ceiling-fan supports remain required. Clarification and rectification have been requested.
OUR POSITION: Awaiting confirmation of rectification and evidence that the required connection has been completed.
Porch beam connection
BUILDER RESPONSE: Welder’s comments pending.
OUR POSITION: Awaiting confirmation of rectification and evidence that the required connection has been completed.
OUR POSITION: Awaiting written engineering confirmation addressing the fixing method identified in the independent inspection report.
Additional pitching plates
BUILDER RESPONSE: No action needed.
OUR POSITION: Awaiting written engineering confirmation addressing the fixing method identified in the independent inspection report.
Items will be updated when rectification evidence is provided and, where appropriate, independently verified. Last updated 14 September 2026.