Staged Building Inspections
Description
Staged building inspections are independent checks carried out during construction, separate from the builder’s own supervision. Building a new home is stressful enough without wondering what your builder has missed, which is why we provide another set of experienced eyes at key milestones so defects are picked up while they are easier and cheaper to fix. We attend the site at agreed stages, compare the work against plans, basic NCC, and Australian Standards requirements, and look for workmanship issues that might lead to movement, water leaks, or premature failure. Typical stages include slab or footing inspection, frame inspection, pre-lining or lock-up inspection, waterproofing, wet area checks, and a practical completion inspection (PCI). At each visit, the focus is on structure, framing details, bracing, fixings, flashing, falls, waterproofing, general workmanship, and obvious safety issues. Our advanced assessments include checking complex roof structures with drone technology, precision checks for frame alignment using digital levels, reviewing roof space insulation and ducting installations, comprehensive timber roof truss framing inspections, and checking crucial box gutters and drainage points. Leveraging a strong construction background and extensive time spent on active building sites across Adelaide, we understand how volume builders operate and common shortcuts to watch for. You receive written feedback highlighting defects and incomplete work with clear photos and comments that you can share with your supervisor or builder, ensuring issues are addressed before the next stage starts. Our goal is to support you to get the home you paid for, ensuring quality assurance throughout your build process.
Service coverage
- Slab and footings
- Frame alignment and structure
- Pre-lining and lock-up
- Waterproofing and wet areas
- Bracing, fixings, and flashing
- Roof truss framing
