Building stages inspections

1. Pre-slab Stage Inspection

When we inspect:  Prior to pour concrete.

What we inspect:

• Footing size and slab thickness in accordance with the structural engineer’s plan
• Steel mesh and Reinforcing bar size, and location with the Structural engineer’s plan
• Vapour barrier placed and in good condition
• Completed work is in accordance with the building plans and Australian Standards
• Installation and location of plumbing and service in the slab
• Termite protection for plumbing and service penetration

2. Wall and Roof Framing Stage Inspection

When we inspect:  Wall framing and roof framing are complete

What we inspect:

• Wall and roof framing in accordance with the engineer’s plan
• Steel beam and post schedule and installation
• Roof and wall framing connections
• Wall and roof bracing in accordance with the Australian Standard
• Tie down straps and anchored correctly
• Windows and doors location
• Concrete slab finish and any signs of cracking
• Completed work in accordance with the building plan and BCA

3. Pre-Lining/Lock-up Stage Inspection

When we inspect:  When the external wall and roof cladding are completed, and plumbing and service pipes been installed.  Prior the install internal wall lining.

What we inspect:

• Roof cladding is correctly installed
• Brickwork is correctly installed
• Installation and location of plumbing pipes
• Installation of electrical cables
• Room and ceiling height
• Re-inspect wall and roof frames, and are ready for covering
• Re-inspect all major structural components and are ready for covering
• Location and installation condition of windows

4. Waterproofing Inspection

When we inspect: After completion of waterproofing in the wet areas and prior to install tiles

What we inspect:

• Check application of waterproofing in accordance with the Australian Standard
• Installation water stoper and sealing around doorway and shower area

5. Practical Completion/Pre-Handover Inspection

When we inspect:  All building activities been completed and ready to move in

What we inspect:

• Detailed review of all internal finished materials and workmanship in accordance with the al relevant Australian Standards
• Detailed review of all external finished materials and workmanship in accordance with the all relevant Australian Standards
• Articulation joints installed to brickwork in accordance with engineer’s plan
• Check Installation of windows and doors
• Inspect all trades works and finished components have been completed in accordance the scope of works as contracted
• External/internal balustrades and handrails in accordance with BCA
• All elevations that are accordance with the architectural plans
• Check all appliances installation and specification against plans and contract
• Bathroom plumbing and fittings installed, and working properly
• Lights are installed as per plan and working properly
• Smoke alarms installed
• Roof plumbing completed and properly connected
• Install and connection of Air conditioning system
• Site grading & perimeter drainage completed and adequate
• Termite installation and durable notice placed
• Any specific concerns can be reviewed and checked