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Fixing & Waterproofing Inspection

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Fixing and Waterproofing Stage

Fixing and Waterproofing are essentially two separate stages of the build, that normally occur at the same time (or similar time)… and is the last opportunity to inspect the home prior to painting and tiling.
 
Fixing stage is reached when the doors, architraves and skirting boards are fitted, and the joinery has been installed (kitchen ,vanity and internal stairs etc), and is normally when you will need to pay the last building progress payment prior to completion.
 
Waterproofing is the process of making the bathrooms, balconies and shower areas resistant to water ingress, to protect the sub-structure from leaks and rot. This is normally done using a paint-on type membrane, which forms a water-resistant layer. The NCC/BCA (Building Code of Australia) requires that all wet areas be waterproofed in accordance with the relevant Australian Standard, AS 3740 – Waterproofing of Domestic Wet Areas, whereas balconies in accordance with AS 4654 – Waterproofing Membranes For External Above-Ground Use.
 

Correct Inspections can complete a detailed independent inspection of your new home at the fixing and waterproofing stage and then prepare a detailed report for you that is ready within hours to hand directly to your builder.

Your builder is far more likely to rectify defects when they are observed by an experienced building inspector and documented in a professional building inspection report.

Correct Inspections can also help you with a follow up reinspection, to help ensure that the defects identified and documented during our inspection stages have actually been rectified. Builders and building supervisors are much more likely to make sure that your new home is properly built when they know an independent expert is watching over them at every stage.

We will check everything that is completed at this stage, including;
  • The plasterboard installation
  • All doors, windows, architraves and skirting boards
  • Waterproofing is complete, and in accordance with the BCA and relevant Australian Standards
  • Brickwork and external cladding if completed
  • Stairs and kitchen joinery
  • Any outstanding items from our previous reports
As mentioned above, this is the last opportunity to inspect your new home prior to painting and tiling, and any defects that exist will be hidden until they become a problem… Also, many builders surprisingly don’t know the waterproofing standards well enough, and rely entirely on untrained and inexperienced contractors, which we see time and time again. 
When this stage is ready to inspect, the wet areas (bathrooms, WC’s and laundry) should look something like this

Defects We Identify
At the Fixing  and  Waterproofing stage, we see plaster and cornice not straight, window and door frames out of parallel, walls out of square, and almost always we see multiple waterproofing defects, which if not identified, may have contributed to water leaks and possibly structural issues. This is also normally the first opportunity to inspect the newly-completed brickwork and external cladding, which often has defects present, and must be inspected to ensure the quality of your home.

Our Inspection Bundle Packages

Our prices are much better value than our competitors, saving you many hundreds of dollars throughout the construction of your new home, and even more money if you take advantage of our bundle packages. Check out our prices here.
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(03) 9434 1120

Location

P.O. Box 22, Greensborough, VIC 3088
(We service all of Melbourne and surrounding areas)

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