Defective renovations lead to years of delays and extra costs for Tasmanian couple, but new laws won't help them

Adriane Creamer says Tasmanians building homes have had more consumer protection buying a toaster.  (ABC News: Luke Bowden)

Adriane and Gillian Creamer have finally moved into their renovated house, in Tasmania's Huon Valley, three and a half years after works began. 

But what was expected to be a $400,000 renovation has cost an extra $180,000 in repairs, and more than $100,000 in legal fees to take their builder to court.