Building Inspections Across Sunshine Coast & Brisbane Areas
At CONSPEC, we offer thorough building inspections at every stage of your home construction journey. We believe in giving you clear, detailed reporting that helps you understand exactly what's happening with your build and ensures your new digs are built to the highest standards.
New Build Stage Inspections
Building a new home is exciting, but it's also one of the biggest investments you'll make. Our stage-by-stage inspections ensure quality workmanship at each critical phase, identifying potential issues before they become a real headache or cost you an arm and a leg to fix.
Pre-pour Inspection
Before concrete is poured, we check:
- Correct site preparation and excavation
- Proper formwork installation and bracing
- Accurate placement of reinforcement steel
- Appropriate site drainage provisions
- Compliance with approved plans and specifications
This early inspection helps prevent serious structural problems that could affect your home's foundation for years to come.
Slab/Base Inspection
Once your slab is complete, we thoroughly assess:
- Slab dimensions and levels
- Concrete finish quality
- Presence of control joints
- Correct placement of starter bars
- Termite barrier installation
- Compliance with the Building Code of Australia
A proper slab is the literal foundation of your home—we make sure it's done right.
Frame Inspection
When the frame is up but before internal lining, we check:
- Frame straightness and structural integrity
- Correct timber sizes and spacing
- Proper installation of bracing
- Appropriate fixings and tie-downs
- Roof truss alignment and installation
- Window and door openings
- Overall compliance with approved plans
The frame is your home's skeleton—it needs to be spot on for everything that follows. No worries when we're on the job.
Enclosed Inspection
As your home takes shape, we examine:
- Internal wall and ceiling linings
- Cornices and architraves
- Door installation and operation
- Window installation and operation
- Initial painting preparation
- Power points and light fitting placement
We ensure everything is properly installed before finishing touches begin.
Waterproofing Inspection
For wet areas like bathrooms and laundries, we verify:
- Correct preparation of surfaces
- Appropriate waterproofing membrane application
- Required height of waterproofing
- Proper treatment of penetrations and junctions
- Compliance with Australian Standards
With Steve's specialised Waterproofing Licence, we provide expert assessment of this crucial element that prevents costly water damage.
Practical Completion Inspections
Before you accept handover of your new home, our detailed practical completion inspection covers:
- All internal fixtures and finishes
- Kitchen and bathroom installation quality
- Paint and plasterwork quality
- Flooring installation
- External brickwork and cladding
- Roofing and guttering
- Driveways and paths
- Fencing and landscaping
- Overall compliance with building plans and standards
We'll be there on your final walkthrough, identifying any defects or incomplete work that needs addressing before you accept the keys. We're deadset on making sure you don't cop any nasty surprises after moving in.
Warranty Inspections
Before your builder's warranty period expires (typically 12 months after completion), we conduct a thorough inspection to identify:
- Settlement cracks or movement
- Door and window operation issues
- Water leaks or moisture problems
- Tile or grout failures
- Any other defects covered by your builder's warranty
This inspection ensures you can have any warranty items addressed before it's too late.
What Our Clients Say
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