A new build inspection is undertaken when you are taking up a new building project and would like staged inspections to be completed throughout the building and construction process.
As required by law, the builder will usually engage a building surveyor/certifier who will approve the plans and undertake regular inspections to ensure compliance is met with the approved plans, as well as that the works are in accordance with the building code and Australian Standards.
Our inspections do not overlap with the building surveyors/certifiers and purely concentrate on the builder’s workmanship and the quality of materials being used.
We undertake inspections prior to key components of the building being covered up. These comprise of the following stages:
- Pre-Pour Inspection (main slab)
This involves checking the formwork, reinforcement, set downs, services penetrations, termite barriers and the like prior to the slab being poured. The objective is to ensure that workmanship is acceptable, and that the configuration is generally as per the approved plans. A report is produced and emailed to you, including photos, of any areas requiring attention.
- Frame Inspection (wall and roof framework)
This involves checking that the quality of materials and the workmanship undertaken by the builder and their trades is acceptable.
Additionally, we will check that the layout of the framework the location of in slab services and wet area set downs is generally in accordance with the approved plans. A report is produced and emailed to you, including photos, of any areas requiring attention.
- Pre-Sheet Inspection (wall and ceiling linings)
This involves checking on the quality and workmanship in relation to the rough-in of services (electrical, mechanical, plumbing), insulation is correct and that works are generally in accordance with the approved plans prior to the walls and ceilings being covered up.
After the inspection, a report is produced and emailed to you, including photos, of any areas requiring attention.
- Handover Inspection (builders’ completion)
This involves inspection of the completed works. Again, we are looking at the quality of the materials and the workmanship undertaken by the builder and the trades.
This inspection is somewhat longer than previous inspections as we look at all internal areas, the roof space, external facades and the external roof areas and associated drainage.
Once the inspection is complete, a report is produced and emailed to you, including photos, of any areas requiring attention.
- Detailed Defects Inspection (builders’ completion)
This inspection is in addition to the ‘handover Inspection’ whereby we highlight any defects or issues using small pieces of ‘blue’ painters’ tape (no glue or residue is left after removal of the tape).
Photos of these areas will be included the handover report.
If you have a new building project, and would like the peace of mind of independent staged inspections by an insured and qualified builder, please do not hesitate to give us a call and book your inspection in.