The Block fans aren’t too pleased with this year’s shenanigans after noticing multiple teams have been hit with compliance issues after they’ve begun their builds, leading to massive delays and a waste of materials and money.

This article contains The Block spoilers. Proceed with caution.

We’re smack bang in the middle of one of the biggest weeks of The Block: Landscaping Week.

And while it’s an important (and fun) time for our teams to bash out a massive selling point of their homes, a couple of our teams have faced some setbacks due to compliance issues.

Earlier this week, Victoria’s Em and Ben were forced to rip up a shit ton of concrete from their yard after it was deemed non-compliant and too steep.
My shaaaylaaaas. (Image source: 9Now / The Block)
On Thursday night, Western Australia’s Britt and Taz were also left scrambling after their outdoor fireplace was also deemed non-compliant, as it needed to be a certain height above the roof. However, the OG materials planned for the fireplace wouldn’t be stable enough at that new height.

As a result, the duo had to tear down the fireplace and redo it with bricks, causing more delays.

Their fireplace kerfuffle comes days after their shed — AKA their “speakeasy” — was also deemed non-compliant even though Britt had claimed the designs were approved ahead of completion.
Setback after setback. (Image source: 9Now / The Block)
With all these issues, both teams have faced some major delays ahead of the room reveal and auction day.
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Fans react to the multiple compliance issues on The Block

With all these issues, fans are growing angry with those who are in charge of The Block builds as well as Foreman Dan, who’s supposed to help guide our teams with their designs. Others have also pointed out how these compliance issues have led to a waste of materials.





Look, I have no intention of joining The Block, but honestly, if I had completed a build that was supposedly approved only for it to be torn down again over compliance issues, I would be screaming and crying in my trailer.