Joinery in, painter not started, and the outside of the house nearly finished.
One of our inspectors will call you back. If it is urgent, call 1300 471 805.
By fixing stage most Fraser Rise homes have their brickwork complete, so this visit covers the outside as much as the inside. Weep holes packed with mortar are the commonest external item we record, because a cavity that cannot drain or breathe holds moisture against the frame. Inside, shower niches that fall backwards into the wall, window rubber flashings sitting loose against the cladding and gaps between brickwork and metal fascia all go on the list, along with any wet area item still open from the waterproofing stage.
Annotated findings from Fixing inspections.
1Bored piersHoles drilled and steel cages in, with the concrete pump not yet booked
2Slab pre-pourFormwork, pods, barrier and steel finished, a day ahead of the concrete truck
3FrameWalls standing, trusses fixed and roof covering on, before insulation goes in
4Lock-up (pre-plaster)Windows, external doors and cladding done, services roughed in, plaster not started
6WaterproofingMembrane on and cured in every wet area, tiler not yet on site
7Pre-handover (PCI)House finished and cleaned, two to three weeks out from settlementInstant online pricing, or talk to the booking team on 1300 471 805.
They let water that gets behind the bricks drain out and let the cavity breathe. Packed with mortar, they trap moisture against the frame and the damp course.
Water sits at the back of the niche against the wall instead of running into the shower. AS 3740 needs it to fall to the recess.
Paint hides gaps, damage and poor joins. After painting the same faults are harder to see and harder to prove.
Yes. Damage to doors, frames and finishes is recorded with a photo and location so it is clear it existed before handover.
Two to three hours on a standard double storey, with the report the same day or next morning.
Usually. It is the last point when wet area and cavity items can be fixed cheaply, before tiles, paint and landscaping cover them.
