Staged Construction Inspection Services
Don’t let shoddy work detract from the value of your home. Get it checked. Get it correct. Get Architect Inspect.
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Pre Concrete Slab Pour Inspection
Get the foundations correct with a Foundation Inspection.

Frame Stage Inspection
Ensure that the Primary Structure is properly installed with a Frame Stage Inspection.

Pre-Plaster Inspection
Also referred to as a Lock-up inspection this report uncovers defects the types of defects that lead to cracking and costly future repairs.

Fix and Waterproofing Inspection
Poorly installed plasterboard and trim will detract from the value of your home. Non compliant waterproofing is damaging to the structure. So get it checked! Get it correct.

Pre-Handover Inspection
Also known as a Practical Completion Inspection, PCI or Final Presentation, this inspection is often the last opportunity to identify defects. So do it right, book Architect Inspect.

Pre Concrete Slab Pour Inspection
Your foundations must be correctly formed to avoid excessive movement and cracking within the completed home. Once the concrete has been poured there is no way to know what issues exist within the structure. Prior to the pouring of your concrete slab, our inspectors check that engineering blueprints have been followed and that Australian Standard AS 2870 – Residential Slabs and Footings, plus other relevant standards, have been complied with. This involves inspecting the termite treatments, membrane, steel rebar reinforcement sizes and configurations, beam sizes and under-slab insulation. The inspection includes a check of:
- Excavation Dimensions
- Beams and Footings
- Termite Protection
- Steelwork reinforcement
- Construction Materials
- Membrane integrity
- Bar Chairs
- Cracking Bar Locations
- Penetration integrity
- Other items as per supplied engineering documentation


Frame Stage Inspection
At this stage the primary structure of the home will be erected. The building surveyor must inspect the works at this point however they only undertake a cursory inspection and often pass the frame with many non-compliances, leading to excessive cracking and movement down the track. Our inspectors provide a comprehensive and independent inspection report which details areas where the structure does not comply with Australian Standards AS1684 – Residential Timber Framed Construction, or AS 3623 (for metalwork framing). Some of the items checked at this stage include:

- Concrete Slab Levels, Edges and Setdowns
- Straps and Bracing
- Beam and Bracket Connections
- Bolts and Fastenings
- Engineering Compliance
- Roof Truss System
- Roof Truss System
- Window Openings
- Lintel size and grade

Pre-Plaster Inspection
This inspection should be ordered once service rough-in is complete and before the plasterboard is installed. This inspection normally occurs around Lock-up stage. The roof will be substantially complete and the external walls will have been semi-waterproofed with wall wrap / sarking.
Our inspectors check that electrical and plumbing works have been installed so that they do not compromise the structural integrity of the frame. We also check windows and doors are installed correctly and that defects identified during the frame stage inspection have been addressed. The inspection typically includes a check of:
- Fascia, Gutter & Eaves
- Roof Alignment & Installation
- Window Frame Flashing and Alignment
- Stormwater Plumbing and Drainage
- Flashings, weepholes and articulation joints
- Brickwork and Facework assessment
- Cladding Installation
- Timber Door Sills


Fix and Waterproofing Inspection
When plasterboard, architraves, skirting and joinery are installed, but before tiling or paving is complete, it is time to check the fix and waterproofing to wet areas and balconies. Our inspectors check that the waterproofing has been installed in accordance with standards (AS3740 – Waterproofing for Domestic Wet Areas and AS4654 – Waterproofing Membranes for External Above Ground Use) to protect the structure from rot, leaks and mould. At this stage we also inspect the alignment of plasterwork, windows and door frames plus the building envelope (brickwork and/or cladding).
In the past, our inspectors have been called once waterproofing has already failed and left the owner with a rectification bill of tens of thousands of dollars. Don’t let this happen to you! An inspection by a qualified professional will greatly reduce the risks of construction mistakes. The inspection typically includes a check of:

- Compliance with NCC and AS3740
- Waterproofing Dry Film Thickness
- Adhesion assessment
- Integration with external finishes
- Stairs and kitchen joinery
- Plasterboard installation
- Doors, windows, architraves & skirtings
- Outstanding items previously identified
- External envelope

Pre-Handover Inspection
Once the builder has deemed the home Practically Complete, they will contact you to arrange a PCI or New Home Presentation. The home may not have yet been certified with it’s Certificate of Occupancy (C of O). During the PCI inspection it is your responsibility to identify defects and quality issues that need rectification before settlement. This can be difficult without extensive knowledge of construction codes, building standards and acceptable tolerances.
During this inspection, your qualified building inspector will assist you to ensure that quality and compliance have been maintained, and that you are getting what you paid for. Our detailed and illustrated reports will highlight any shoddy work that may have occurred so that you get the quality that you expect from your builder. We help you keep your builder accountable and safeguard your investment. This inspection typically includes a check of:
- Brickwork and Cladding
- Fascia, gutters, eaves and roof areas
- Inside the roof space
- All taps and waste pipes
- Ground levels around house
- Internal walls, ceilings and trim
- Joinery, Kitchen and Bathroom cupboards
- Windows, doors and glazing
- Wall and floor tiling