New Building Stage Inspections Brisbane
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New Build Stage Inspections In Brisbane
New builds are not automatically defect-free. Regardless of the builder, compressed timelines and subcontractor pressure create defects that get locked behind walls, under floors and above ceilings before anyone notices them.
Catching defects while they are still accessible means the builder is responsible for rectifying them, not you.
That is exactly what a staged inspection program delivers.
New Build Stage Inspections Pricing Package
The Package for 5 stage reporting starts at $2200
The reports you will receive:
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Stage 1 |
Foundation / Post-Slab |
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Stage 2 |
Frame |
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Stage 3 |
Waterproofing |
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Stage 4 |
Pre-Painting / Fixing / Enclosed |
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Stage 5 |
Practical Completion / Handover |
Call 0481 826 856 for a fixed quote for your new build as pricing depends on the size of the property.
*Pricing is always confirmed upfront, no surprises after the inspection.
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The 5 Stages We Inspect
Stage 1, Foundation / Post-Slab
Carried out after the concrete slab has been poured and before the frame goes up. We check dimensions, levels, reinforcement and drainage. Problems with the slab are the most expensive defects in any new build, and the least visible once construction moves forward.
Stage 2, Frame
Carried out once the structural frame is erected and before wall linings are installed. This is when structural defects are most visible and most accessible. Once the frame is lined, many of these items are concealed permanently. We check straightness, bracing, tie-downs, fixings and openings against the approved plans.
Stage 3, Waterproofing
Carried out after waterproofing membranes have been installed in wet areas and before tiling begins. This is the only point at which the membrane can be independently verified. Once tiles are laid, the membrane is concealed, and waterproofing failure is one of the most common and most expensive defects in Queensland construction.
Stage 4, Pre-Painting / Fixing / Enclosed
Carried out once the property is enclosed and before painting and final fixing begins. We check wall and ceiling linings, window and door installation, insulation, sarking and rough-in trade work before finishes cover the underlying construction.
Stage 5, Practical Completion / Handover
The final inspection before you accept the keys. All construction is complete, we assess the finished property against contract specifications, approved plans and the Standards and Tolerances Handbook. This stage is also available as a standalone service.
Read more: Handover Inspections →
How the Stage Reports are Coordinated During Your New Home’s Build
Stage inspections require coordination between you, your builder and us. Here is what you need to know:
- Notice required: We require a minimum of 3-4 business days notice before each stage. Builder timelines move quickly, notify us as early as possible.
- Keep us in the loop: Please cc us on all correspondence with your builder relating to stage inspections. This allows us to follow up directly on outcomes and track rectification progress.
- Rectification evidence: Where defects are identified, we require photographs from the builder confirming items have been addressed before the next stage proceeds.
- Construction start date: Once you receive confirmation of your commencement date, let us know so we can plan the inspection schedule across the full build.
Why the QBCC Recommends Independent Stage Inspections
The QBCC increasingly looks for documented evidence when homeowners raise building disputes. Independent stage inspection reports provide a timestamped, photographic record of your property’s condition at each critical point, resolving disputes faster or preventing them entirely.
Read more: How Stage Inspection Reports Support QBCC Disputes →
Inspector vs Certifier
A building certifier confirms your build meets minimum legal requirements. An independent building inspector assesses quality, workmanship and completeness, the things a certifier is not appointed to consider. You need both.
Read more: Building Inspector vs Building Certifier, What Queensland Homeowners Need to Know →
Our 3-Step Building & Pest Inspection Process
Book Your Inspection
Call us or fill in our quick online form. Provide the property address and your preferred time. We confirm your booking, coordinate access with the selling agent, and send you everything you need to know before the day. We work around your contract deadlines — not the other way around.
We Inspect the Property
Your qualified inspector arrives on time and conducts a thorough assessment of all accessible areas — roof space, subfloor, all internal rooms, external walls, drainage and surrounding site. We use a FLIR thermal imaging camera on every inspection to detect moisture, insulation gaps and conditions indicative of termite activity behind wall surfaces.
Receive Your Detailed Report
Your report arrives in your inbox within 24 hours. It is prepared in accordance with AS 4349.1 and categorises every finding as Major Structural, Major Non-Structural, Minor Defect or Safety Hazard, with photos and plain-language description. Your inspector is available to walk you through findings by phone.
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