New Home Inspections
18+ years of quality service, excellent communication + quick turnaround at afforadable pricing.
When building a new home it is important you engage your own independent building inspection professional to look after your best interests and report back to you regarding any defective and non-compliant issues with your new home. We recommended 5 vital stages of inspection, which allow us to identify all defective, non-compliant and quality of workmanship issues before they are potentially covered up by your Builder.
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Stage 1 - Pre-Slab Inspection
Before the slab is poured, we will check the builders slab set out, location of plumbing to ensure it has been installed in the correct location, Part A termite protection, site drainage, steel/reinforcing and waffle pods (If applicable).
Stage 2 - Frame Inspection
Once the frame has been completed and the roof trusses installed, we will inspect the whole frame for defective, non-compliant and quality of workmanship issues to ensure it has been constructed in accordance with the relevant building codes, standards and tolerances.
Stage 3 - Pre-Plaster Inspection
Prior to plastering it is critical to ensure all walls are straight, plumb and square. In addition, the pre-plaster inspection allows us to re-inspect the entire frame to ensure all defects from the previous frame inspection have been addressed prior to the Builder proceeding with plastering.
Stage 4 - Waterproofing Inspection
Our waterproofing inspection will ensure all wet areas are thoroughly assessed to ensure the waterproofing system application has been constructed in accordance with the National Construction Code (NCC) and Australian Standards AS3740. The inspection will identify any damage caused to the membrane, visible pinholes, bubbling, peeling, lack of adhesion and ensuring the membrane is tied into the water stops in order to prevent water exiting the showers and wet areas.
Stage 5 - Pre-Final Inspection (PCI)
A Pre-Final Inspection is carried out to inspect the entire building as a finished product. All areas of the building externally and internally are inspected for defective, non-compliant and quality of workmanship issues. The areas and building elements inspected include the brickwork, light weight claddings, site drainage, roof exterior, gutters, downpipes, eaves, fascias, flashings and cappings, windows, glazing, walls, ceilings, fittings and fixtures, bench tops, cabinetry, fixings (Doors and woodwork), tiling, carpets, floorboards, toilets, basins, showers, shower screens and bases, insulation, light fittings, mirrors etc).
Stage 6 - Post Final (Follow Up)
Inspection Once we have completed the pre-final inspection, we will re-inspect your home to confirm that your Builder has rectified all building defects, non-compliant issues and quality of workmanship issues. This should be carried out prior to final payment being made and handover taking place. We include a thermal imaging scan of the entire building at the pre-final and post final inspection stage for the detection of water leaks and dampness issues as well as missing insulation in the internal wall and ceiling linings. Visit our website to learn more about thermal imaging.
Our price includes the site inspection and a comprehensive written report, which complies with Australian Standards, outlining all defective, non-compliant and quality of workmanship issues with the building requiring rectification. Our team of inspectors are highly qualified, trained and experienced with tertiary qualifications in building surveying ensuring you receive the highest level of service possible with up to date inspectors.
Contact us today on 0427 777 153 to schedule a new home stage inspection on your new home.
