Whether your buying a newly constructed home, an established home or have having one built for you, protect your investment by having it checked by an expert. The staff at ASSETCHECK have more than 30 years experience in all aspects of building and you can be confident in their abilities to find, and offer advice on how to resolve potential problems. A lot of other inspectors will probably identify the problem, but then leave you to sort it out. ASSETCHECK can assist in liasing between Builder and Owner to achieve an outcome satifactory to both parties, in the unfortunate circumstance where this outcome is not achieved, we have experience in giving expert witness testimony at VCAT and are more than willing to prepare a VCAT compliant defect report that is necessary when litigating in this forum. New Building (Home) Inspections ASSETCHECK offers inspections at all stages of construction to ensure Contract and Specification compliance and finishes to Australian Standards and Tolerances. Building a new home can be daunting for the most asstute of owners, with many decisions to make and the overall responsibility of making sure construction is carried out in accordance with the building regulations and to your satisfaction, if it isn't and defects start appearing after the final payment is made, you may find yourself in a battle to have the defects rectified, a scary prospect for anyone. ASSETCHECK's inspectors are registered Builders with years of experience and knowledge to assist you and give you peace of mind that all facets of your building are done correctly and to a high standard. CONCRETE SLAB PRE POUR INSPECTION This inspection is carried out after the vapour barrier, waffle pods or sand, the steel reinforcement and the boxing have all been installed to inspect for any undersized materials, omissions or poor building practices. We ensure everything has been set up in compliance with the approved engineers design , the BCA, The relevant Australian Standard AS 2870 Slab & Footing Construction and good building practices, and includes-steel reinforcement dimension and placement.steel reinforcement support.steel reinforcement clearances to exposed slab edge, boxing, vapour barrier and service pipe penetrations.steel reinforcement is secured and tied at lap and splices.termite protection barrier installation, where required.vapour barrier rips, tears and completeness.boxing.step-downs. Errors in floor slabs can cause a disastrous outcome, which sometimes may not come to light until many years later, having this inspection carried out prior to the pouring of concrete is strongly recommended and will give you great peace of mind FRAME INSPECTION This inspection is carried out after the frame has been approved by the private Building Surveyor who was appointed by the builder. It is a more detailed inspection than the one carried out by the builders surveyor and includes- The checking of the concrete slab for any exposed steel around its perimeter; any blow-out along its edges that will potentially block the cavity width; as well as for any bottom plate overhang .The finish of the concrete is also checked for excessive cracking and/or dusting. Floor levelness is also checked across. The checking of the constructed wall frames for their compliance with the Building Code, their plumbness and the correct installation of their bracing. The checking of the roof truss installation and bracing. We also go through the approved engineering design to ensure that the structure is compliant. LOCK UP (PRE PLASTER) INSPECTION This inspection is carried out just prior to the plastering of the walls and ceilings. After the plumbers, electricians, heating, cooling and other contractors are finished with the installation of their pipe work and cabling, and after the carpenters have finished straightening the walls, hanging the external doors and fitting the shower bases and baths. This is important because most of the above mentioned trades will either cut, check into, or drill through any framing members that they need to, to get their service in, regardless of its importance. The carpenters will plane back the edges of the studs to straighten the walls, often reducing them to below the minimum design size required. It is not uncommon for some of the diagonal bracing to be removed to allow for the installation of baths and/or other fixtures.Items checked during this Inspection-The wall frames for their compliance with the Building Code. their plumb and straightness and the correct installation of their bracing.The window frames for correct installation.The guttering, fascia and eaves for their level, straightness and correct installation.The roofline and tile installation.All shower bases are checked for correct installation in accordance with their manufacture's guidelines.All baths are checked for proper support.Ducting for WC exhaust fans having been properly installed.Timber door sills are properly flashed. Brickwork for level, plumbness and straightness. The proper placement of articulation joints, flashings and weepholes. The correct clearances between the windows and the brick sills. The correct bearing of the brick walls onto the concrete slab. The cavities are checked to ensure no build up of excessive mortar. A simple strength scratch test is carried out on the mortar. Further testing may be recommended. WATERPROOFING/FIXING STAGE INSPECTIONS This inspection is carried out after the builder has completed the waterproofing of the wet areas within your home. Iincorrectly installed waterproofing systems is one of the most problematic issues that home owners face, and the subsequent leaking of showers and wet areas, An inspection to ensure that the wet areas have been properly waterproofed is highly recommended. We compare the waterproofing of the wet areas within your home with the BCA requirements as set out in Australian Standard AS 3740 Waterproofing of Domestic Wet Areas. The fixing stage inspection involves the checking of the plaster and cornice lines for straightness and levelness, and all corners, columns and recess for squareness. We will also check the hanging of your doors and the fixing of your door jambs, window frames, architraves and skirting boards. If completed and washed down we will also check the finish of your brickwork as well. PRE HANDOVER INSPECTIONS Typically you will be rushed through the Handover process. That's why this inspection is a must for all new home owners. This inspection covers but not limited to: The brickwork for level, plumbness, straightness and to make sure that it is in line. The proper placement of articulation joints, flashings and weepholes. The correct clearances between the windows and their brick sills. The correct bearing of the brick walls onto the concrete slab. A simple strength scratch test is carried out on the mortar. Further testing may be recommended. The properly cleaning off of mortar from across the faces of the bricks. Chipped bricks and/or holes and other imperfections in the mortar finish. If your home has been constructed using other external claddings these would be thoroughly checked with the same diligence. The guttering, fascia and eaves for their level, straightness and correct installation. Colorbond gutters, fascias and flashings for damage to their pre finished paintwork. The roofline and tile installation. All glazing for scratches and chips. All infills, cover boards and linings are checked for correct installation. All doors for correct clearances and function, as well as the door furniture for its operation. All windows reveals are check for bows, sagging or twists that may indicate improper fitting. All plaster joints for tool marks, scratches and sanding ridges. All ceilings for correct installation and for visible joints. All cornice lines for level and straightness. All walls and the skirting boards for their straightness. All external corners for their straightness and to ensure that they are in line. All kitchen cupboards and vanities and the bench tops for scratches and correct installation. All tiling & grouting for level, straightness and finish. All tile junctions and joints that should be caulk sealed. All painted surfaces for coverage, blemishes and paint runs. Nail holes are also checked for proper filling. All baths are checked for proper support. All other plumbing fixture and fittings for correct installation.Ceiling Insulation to ensure it is of the correct depth, . The heating platform for correct installment and size along with its walkway and light fitting.The correct installation of the roof sarking if it is fitted. PRE PURCHASE INSPECTION Buying a house could be the biggest financial decision you’ll make. So you want to be sure you know the true condition of the property. You can spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on a house, so it makes sense to pay a small fee for a pre purchase building inspection report for that peace of mind. ASSETCHECK Property Inspections will carry out a thorough pre-purchase building and pest inspection on existing homes and investment properties. Whether you are a first home buyer or have been through this process before, we can help to alleviate any nagging concerns you may have. We will provide you with a comprehensive, 250-point house inspection report, so you can feel confident you know the overall condition of the property with fast turnaround on the building inspection and report, to enable you to make a quick purchase decisionand helpful information and practical solutions, for dealing with any current or potential problemsand giving you negotiating power with your vendor or builder FROM TOP TO BOTTOM We will make sure all aspectes of your intended purchase are in good working order so you get what you are paying for with no hidden suprises Contact us today!