Under Construction Inspections

At BCI WA, our thorough under construction inspections offer independent advice during the construction of your new build.

We assign you a qualified and experienced inspector from the start of your build right through to completion. This ensures they are familiar with both you and your home, guiding you smoothly through each step of the process.

Our inspections occur at the following critical points throughout construction:

  • Slab Down Inspection 
  • Plate Height Inspection 
  • Roof Frame / Roof Cover Inspection 

Why is a under construction inspection important?

The purpose of these stage-by-stage construction inspections is to give homeowners confidence that the building process is following the relevant Australian Standards, the Building Code of Australia, and approved plans. Residential builds often take several months, sometimes more than a year to finish. As construction advances, some aspects of the work may become concealed by later installations. Conducting inspections at key stages of the build can help prevent potential issues from being hidden, only to become apparent after you’ve moved in.

Slab Down Inspections

This inspection occurs after the concrete slab for the foundation of a building has been poured and set, but before any framing or structural work begins. The purpose of the slab down inspection is to ensure that the slab has been constructed correctly according to the approved plans and complies with relevant building codes and standards. 

What Is Inspected in a Slab Down Inspection?

Checking the dimensions of the slab, site positioning, and measurements.

Positions of set-downs for tiled wet areas.

Assessing the tops of pier footings and beams integrated into the slab, ensuring they are correctly positioned and constructed to support the load of the building.

Shower recess fall for drainage in shower.

Review the placement of any plumbing and electrical penetration in slab (for shower drainage, sinkware / vanity, toilet and floor waste).

Confirm that the concrete has been adequately poured and that settling, or shrinkage cracks haven’t affected the integrity of the concrete.

Plate Height Inspections

BCI WA Plate High Inspections offers an examination of the brickwork and structural elements of your building. Aligned to Australian Standards, we conduct a comprehensive visual inspection and take precise measurements to compare against your plans. 

What is Inspected in a Plate Height Inspection?

Check brickwork measurements and dimensions against drawing.

Door and window locations and Internal door frames (position and handing).

Internal floor plan measurements

Ceiling heights in varying property spaces

Check brickwork quality, level, and plum

Check in cavities for brick ties

Flashings above windows 

Structural columns in cavities

Lintels

Check positions of structural columns

Check that tie-down fixings are present

roof frame / Roof Cover Inspection

This inspection can be conducted before or after the roofing covering material is installed, and assesses the structural integrity, and compliance of your roof, ensuring it meets all required standards.  

What is Inspected in a Roof cover Inspection?

Check that tie-downs are properly connected to the roof structure

Check roof structure for rafter spacing, under purlin supports, struts, and collar ties

Check that ceiling joists are correctly spaced

Wall plates are secured

Fixings are compliant

Check that roof cover (tile or tin) is installed correctly

Roof cover pointing, valleys, and flashings are correctly installed

Gutters, barge boards, and fascias are correctly installed, are neat and well-fixed

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