PHOTO GALLERY: August’s biggest building blunders revealed!

Paul Eyers
By Paul Eyers
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Workplace blunders aren’t typically a laughing matter, but some mishaps are so outrageous that they become impossible not to chuckle at.

We advise the tradies behind these erroneous errors to take some annual leave ASAP before their colleagues see the job-site shockers they’ve created.

Welcome to the newest edition of Build-it’s “Building Blunders,” where we expose some of Australia’s most shocking mistakes made by tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts found during August at a home or work-zone near you. 

This month, Build-it readers have given us another peek at some of the industry’s most facepalm-worthy f*ck ups you’re likely to see this year. 

…That’s unless you tune in next month when we will have even more. 

Carpentry Calamities 

It’s arguably one of the most crucial elements of any construction project.

However, as previous editions of Build-it’s tradie troubles have proven, it’s shockingly simple to mess up.

These carpentry disasters might just make you reconsider whether you should’ve worn a hard hat before diving into this article…

bad carpentry hooks
We think they missed one…
bad carpentry joinery
I wouldn’t be walking under here in a hurry.

Problematic Pipework 

These plumbing peculiarities will leave you piping up with laughter, with those responsible clearly suffering a blockage on any clever creativity.

bad plumbing
7th time is the charm, it seems.
problematic pipework
To be fair I was always mixing my reds up with my blues until recently too.
 problematic pipework
Nothing the plasterer can’t cover up, I am sure.

Building Ballsups

As Australia aims to construct 1.2 million new homes by the decade’s end, it’s no surprise that builders are under intense pressure.

However, that doesn’t justify some of these construction cock-ups.

bad building
What would you do with this space?
bad fencing
The perfect fence to let your dog out and the neighbour’s dog in.
flooded building site
I thought completion times were slow because of skilled labour and material shortages, not because we’re waiting for summer so these job-site swimming pools dry up.

Idiotic Interiors 

It’s not just the home’s exterior that some tradies are having a tumultuous time with.

Inside some of these properties, it gets even worse. 

From dodgy DIY jobs to design disasters – some of these examples will have you wondering if the job was done blindfolded.  

bad tiling
Tell me it’s a DIY tile job without telling me it’s a DIY tile job.
bad airconditioning installation
When you can’t quite afford multi-room air conditioning, you have to improvise.
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Paul Eyers has worked as a journalist for a range of media publishers including News Corp and Network Ten. He has also worked outside of Australia, including time spent with ABS-CBN in the Philippines. Stepping away from the media, Paul spent five years sharpening his tools in construction - building his skill set and expertise within the trade industry. His diverse experiences and unique journey have equipped him with an insider view of Australia’s construction game to dig deep into the big stories.