Rockbank Building
Inspections

Fixing stage inspection near Rockbank

Mouldings, doors and joinery are in and the painter is next, so anything found now is fixed before paint.

  • After mouldings, doors and joinery, before painting
  • 1 to 2 hours on site
  • Report within 24 hours
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Stage5 of 7
When to bookAfter mouldings, doors and joinery, before painting
Time on site1 to 2 hours on site
Inspected againstAS 2589 (gypsum linings), AS 3958 (tiling), the Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2015 and your contract selections

What is included in a Rockbank fixing inspection

  • Plasterboard joints, flushing and finish level in natural light
  • Wall flatness against the 5 mm over 1.8 m tolerance
  • Cornices, architraves and skirtings
  • Door fit, hardware, hinges and closing action
  • Door and window reveals and gaps
  • Cabinetry level and alignment, doors and drawers
  • Benchtop joins, edges and splashback junctions
  • Tiling set-out, lippage and grout where laid
  • Staircase, balustrade and handrail fixing
  • Wardrobe and linen shelving installation
  • Skirting and floor junctions before floor coverings
  • Items to raise with the site supervisor before paint
Why it matters here

Fixing inspections on Rockbank builds

Fixing stage in this corridor overlaps heavily with waterproofing, since the wet areas are finished around the same time and the drains are still open to inspect.

What we find at this stage in Rockbank

  • Shower base holes not filled
  • Drains carrying construction debris
  • Roof tiles broken or cracked
  • Blocking and fixings needed at junctions
  • Flashings requiring sealing
Sample findings

Sample defects found during our fixing inspections in Rockbank

Annotated findings from Fixing inspections.

Additional blocking and fixings needed at the junction, recorded during a fixing inspection in Fraser Rise
Additional blocking and fixings needed at the junction
Sealing and resealing required to sections of flashing, recorded during a fixing inspection in Bacchus Marsh
Sealing and resealing required to sections of flashing
Roof tiles broken or cracked, recorded during a fixing inspection in Aintree
Roof tiles broken or cracked

The other stages of a Rockbank build

  1. Bored piers inspection in Rockbank1Bored piersAfter boring and cage placement, before concrete
  2. Slab pre-pour inspection in Rockbank2Slab pre-pourThe day before the pour, with steel and formwork open
  3. Frame inspection in Rockbank3FrameOnce frame and trusses are up and the roof is on, before sarking
  4. Lock-up (pre-plaster) inspection in Rockbank4Lock-up (pre-plaster)After roof, cladding and external doors, before plaster
  5. Waterproofing inspection in Rockbank6WaterproofingAfter the membrane is applied and cured, before tiling
  6. Pre-handover (PCI) inspection in Rockbank7Pre-handover (PCI)About a week before practical completion

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FAQ

Fixing inspections in Rockbank: common questions

Can fixing and waterproofing be one visit?

In Victoria they are usually combined as fixing including waterproofing, and we can attend for either or both.

What is checked at fixing?

Alignment, gaps, finish and completeness of the internal joinery work, alongside the wet areas if they are at the same point.

Which standard?

The Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2015 for alignment, gaps and finish.

What is excluded?

Appliances are not tested, circuits are not made live and nothing is commissioned.

How long on site?

Around two hours for a typical home in this corridor.

Worth a separate visit?

If budget allows. Items caught before paint are cheap to put right.

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