建房全程验房

1. Contract Review

• Identify unreasonable conditions set by the builder
• Identify hidden cost
• Identify any loop hole that can be used to take advantage of the home owner
• Add special conditions that protect the home owner
• Review use of construction material, identify potential saving opportunities

2. Base / Slab Inspection (Prior to Pouring Concrete)
We ensure your house foundation is constructed in compliance with the approved engineer design and drawings, BCA, relevant Australian Standard AS2870 and good building practices. Part of our checklist includes:

• Steel Reinforcement Dimension, Placement, Support & Clearance
• Termites Protection Barrier Installation,
• Vapor Barrier Rips, Tears and Completeness
• Boxing & step-downs

3. Framing Inspection
We ensure the frame is constructed in compliance with the engineer design, drawings, BCA, relevant Australian Standard AS1684. Part of our checklist includes:

• Lintel, beam, LWB, stud, truss, bracing dimensions and joining
• Check for any exposed steel around its perimeter, any blow-out along its edges, any bottom plate overhang
• Finish of the concrete, appearance of concrete cracking and dusting
• Correct installation of the bracing, roof truss, window and door frames etc

4. Lockup Inspection
We ensure your house frame is constructed in compliance with the approved engineer design and drawings, BCA, relevant Australian Standard AS3700 and good building practices. Our checklist includes:

• Vertical level, plumb, straightness of the wall
• Proper placement of articulation joints, (flashing), and weepholes
• Correct clearances between windows and brisk sills
• cavities between brick without excessive mortar etc.

5. Fixing Inspection

• Internal fit-out is carried out according to plan and contract
• Windows and doors are properly sealed and level
• Skirting and architraves are correctly installed
• Waterproofing completed to correct height
• Ceiling height
• Correct material used and Installation of kitchen and bathroom cabinets, bench top, mixer, shower head, vanity units and tiles
• Electrical power outlet in correct position
• Electrical garage door correctly installed and working

6. Completion Inspection
Our inspection ensures that the builders have completed all the work before you make the final payment. We check hundreds of items during completion inspection, including any visual defects (Exterior & Interior), electrical fit-out, paint work, appliances, door, windows, gutter, fascia, eaves, roof tiles, insulation, site drainage, ceiling, cornice, skirting, ventilation, all cabinetry, tapes and many more to make sure that everything is operational and within contract agreement.