Bored piers
Pier holes open with cages in, before any concrete arrives
Pier depth into the founding material, diameter, cage position and cover, clean bases, stepped footing formwork secured
Learn more about the bored piers inspection →Independent checks at each stage of a Castle Hill knockdown rebuild or duplex, booked before the next trade covers the work.
One of our inspectors will call you back. If it is urgent, call 1300 471 805.
Castle Hill new builds are mostly replacements: an older house comes down and a larger home or a pair of dwellings goes up on the same block. Sloping lots bring stepped footings and piers, box gutters and parapets are common on contemporary designs, and every stage is a chance to see what will be hidden by the next.
Pier holes open with cages in, before any concrete arrives
Pier depth into the founding material, diameter, cage position and cover, clean bases, stepped footing formwork secured
Learn more about the bored piers inspection →
Pods, mesh and drainage set out, ahead of the concrete truck
Controlled fill extent, clay fill and loose soil at the edges, vapour barrier taped, cover on bar chairs, beam widths, re-entrant bars
Learn more about the slab pre-pour inspection →
Walls standing and trusses fixed, before wrap and lining
Strap bracing tensioned, laminated members nailed from both faces, wall support, truss completion, set downs aligned to the frame
Learn more about the frame inspection →
Roof, windows and external doors in, before plaster
Bracing intact after rough in, box gutter joints and sumps, parapet sarking, ducts suspended, window flashings, pipes secured in studs
Learn more about the lock-up (pre-plaster) inspection →
Joinery and doors hung, before painting
Weep holes clear and high enough, render off control joints, expansion joints as drawn, window infills, downpipes connected
Learn more about the fixing inspection →
Coating dry and the tiler not yet booked in
Bond breakers at junctions, pinholes in the membrane, puddle flange fully wrapped, niches coated, water stop at doorways
Learn more about the waterproofing inspection →
About two weeks before you take possession
Roof penetration flashings, tile seating, apron flashings sealed, damp course height, wet area sealant, cabinetry and finishes
Learn more about the pre-handover (PCI) inspection →One finding for each of the seven stages.
Pre-Purchase Building Inspections A visual inspection to AS 4349.1 before you commit to a Castle Hill home. 
Building and Pest Inspections Building condition and timber pest activity, inspected in one visit. 
Pre-Handover (PCI) Inspections Your list for the builder before the final payment and the keys. 
Defect Investigation Reports A targeted look at one recurring problem and where it comes from. 
Dilapidation Reports A dated record of your home before the rebuild or excavation next door begins. 
NCAT Expert Witness Reports Evidence prepared to the tribunal's procedural direction once a dispute is filed. 
Pre-Listing Inspections Know what a buyer's inspector will find before your campaign starts. 
Insurance Claim Assessments Storm or leak damage assessed independently, with the likely cause named. Instant online pricing, or talk to the booking team on 1300 471 805.
The slab, because fill, steel and cover disappear under concrete. On sloping blocks the footings and piers come close behind.
The certifier attends the critical stage inspections required for the construction certificate. We are engaged by you to report workmanship in detail, including items a certifier is not required to look at.
Yes. Many owners book from frame onwards. Earlier stages cannot be seen once covered, so the report notes what was no longer visible.
Engineering design checks, certification, concrete testing, energising electrical circuits, plumbing pressure tests and anything already concealed by the time we attend.