Stage 1
A Pre-Slab or Base Building Construction Inspections Perth occurs prior to the concrete being poured to create the base.
We assess build quality and ensure the builder is following the building guidelines as well as the following items:
- Dimensions and excavation
- Termite protection in place
- Beams and footings
- Reinforcing integrity
- Construction materials
Stage 2
The Frame Inspection takes place after the wall and roof frames have been completed and approved by the Building Practitioner
We assess build quality and ensure the builder is following the building guidelines as well as the following items:
- Wall/roof and truss frame
- Frame spacing & bracing
- Concrete slab finish
- Window & door openings
- Plumbing/drainage
Stage 3
A Lock Up Inspection takes place after the doors and windows have been installed making the home secure.
We assess build quality and ensure the builder is following the building guidelines as well as the following items:
- Fascia boards & gutters
- All aspects of the brickwork
- Roofing completion
- Window & door locking devices
- Wall linings & cornice (allowing also sufficient time for the render plaster to cure)
Stage 4
A Handover Inspection takes place prior to the turnover of keys to the purchaser. This Inspection focuses on minor defects and ensures the quality of the construction by the builder.
We assess build quality and ensure the builder is following the building guidelines as well as the following items:
- Running boards & cabinetry
- Proper fitting of doors & windows
- Pest barrier in place
- Joints & tiles are flush and sealed
- Ceiling, wall, and corner straightness
- Overall construction quality
- Potential safety hazards
- Check all electrical fittings and power distribution
- Check all plumbing fixtures
Detailed Report with Photos
Following our detailed stage report for each stage that you requested along with images relevant to the stage we inspect. Our reports are customized for your property and will not be a standard report, how can it be?
Each stage is treated independently as a separate report generated, this staged approach to construction inspections can save a huge amount of money and force builders to comply with NCC or National Construction Codes of Australia and BCA which puts pressure on the builder to deliver a product fit for a paying and deserving customer. The small investment into Building Inspections Perth always returns a higher quality build which in turn saves you tens of thousands of dollars in maintenance down the track.
Building Inspections conducted by Building Inspections Perth are intended to identify bad workmanship as well as errors in the NCC application to the build, it is NOT an opportunity to pick on the builder, and if the builder is doing the right thing (we all hope they will) the report may come back with a set of images stating that inspection was carried out in a satisfactory manner, giving you the ultimate peace of mind.