Building a new house is a major investment and can be complex and daunting for those who are not familiar with the building process. Hills Building Consultants provides a comprehensive staged construction inspection program designed to thoroughly inspect each critical phase of your new build. This is particularly important in times of high demand in the building industry, which puts pressure on build quality and site supervision, leading to a high number of issues on site. While industry reports recommend mandatory independent inspections, no such inspections are required in Western Australia, leaving consumers to find issues on their own, usually after handover. Our inspections are conducted at recognized milestones: slab and footings, wall height, roof frame, and practical completion. The process begins with a review of the Council-approved drawings. During each site visit, our experienced Director, Simon Vito—a Registered Building Surveyor—compares the actual building work against these approved drawings, the National Construction Code (NCC), and relevant referenced Australian Standards. The inspections focus heavily on structural and compliance items rather than merely cosmetic or appearance issues. Identifying non-compliant or defective work early allows all parties to address and rectify the issues before they develop over the build and become significantly more difficult and expensive to fix later.