Construction Stage Inspections

Building a new home or buying an apartment off plan can be a confusing and intimidating process. Get Dwell on your team. We attend your construction stage inspections (with or without you), and identify defects or issues in a report with clear photos and recommendations for your builder/supervisor. Our inspections include (but aren’t limited to):

  • Pre slab or foundations inspections – excavation, formwork, steel reinforcing, plumbing and electrical rough in, damp proofing, termite protection, piers and timber framing.
  • Frame inspections – timber frame and structural steel installation, roof trusses and framing, beams and lintels, support points, plumbing and electrical rough in, slab or structural floor.
  • Lockup inspections – roof, flashings, windows, external walls, eaves, doors, insulation, plumbing and electrical, waterproofing.
  • Completion inspections – comprehensive final defects, final paint, floor coverings, internal linings, bathroom installations, tiling, kitchen and joinery, windows and doors, external finishes, roof and flashings. 
  • Warranty Inspections – inspection after occupancy during your defect liability (3 months) or warranty (1,3,5 years) to identify and failures or issues with the building covered under warranty.

Pricing

Pre-slab / foundations

$270

frame stage inspections

$330

Lockup / pre linings inspection

$330

completion stage / final defect inspection

Unit / Apartment 1 bed 1 bath

$380

completion stage / final defect inspection

Unit / Apartment 2 bed 2 bath

$450

completion stage / final defect inspection

Standard dwelling up to 4 bed 2 bath

$495

completion stage / final defect inspection

Large dwelling 5+ bed

$595

Four stage complete package

Slab / Frame / Lockup / Completion

$1200

starting prices including GST. Enquire for fixed quotation