Seven checkpoints on a Whittlesea build, each timed for the moment before the work stops being visible.
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Building Dispute Practitioners Society Whittlesea sits outside the urban growth boundary and retains a rural character. We record the ordinary consequence of a build in this town: timber framing that is not to scale, roof trusses that are out of line, waterproofing on balconies that is patchy, and drainage connections that are missing. These are things that cost time to fix while the trades are there and become a dispute later.
After drilling and cage placement, before concrete
Bore depth and diameter versus drawings, reinforcement spacing, cage centring, soil disturbance
Learn more about the bored piers inspection →
The day before pouring, before waterproofing
Reinforcement lap lengths, cover measured, mesh tied, service penetrations sealed, formwork square
Learn more about the slab pre-pour inspection →
After wall frame erection and bracing, before lining
Wall and ceiling ties, nailing and screw sizes, bracing installed correctly, window openings, floor level
Learn more about the frame inspection →
After roof cladding and external doors, before plasterboard
Bracing integrity, roof sheeting overlaps, sarking placement, flashings and gutters, door clearances
Learn more about the lock-up (pre-plaster) inspection →
After joinery and doors installed, before painting
Wet area waterproofing, joinery alignment, door hardware, roofing condition, damage from other trades
Learn more about the fixing inspection →
After membrane application and prior to tiling
Membrane continuity, membrane height, waterproofing bandages, angles, penetrations and corners sealed
Learn more about the waterproofing inspection →
Two to three weeks prior to handover
Occupancy permit present, roof and gutter condition, glazing, stair balustrades, electrical and plumbing
Learn more about the pre-handover (PCI) inspection →Each recorded on a Whittlesea build, at the stage named on the tile.
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A structural change that affects how the wall holds up above a door or window.
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A timber pest report was written weeks after the framing stage, before the roof went on.
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A moisture issue that is hidden until the weather changes.
Pre-Handover (PCI) Inspections A final walk-through of the house before you sign the final contract. 
Defect Investigation Reports A defect found, checked against the approved plans and standards. 
Building and Pest Inspections Building and timber pest inspections for Whittlesea homes and land. 
Pre-Purchase Building Inspections A visual inspection to AS 4349.1 of an established Whittlesea home. 
Dilapidation Reports A dated photographic record of the site before a neighbour starts construction. 
VCAT Expert Witness Reports Expert evidence and detailed schedules for complex disputes at VCAT. 
Pre-Sale Inspections Check the build against the drawings and the Guide to Standards and Tolerances before the final inspection. 
Apartment and Strata Inspections A full inspection of the whole property and the building envelope. Instant online pricing for Whittlesea, or contact the booking team.
Yes, development is mostly focused on the township rather than new greenfield estates. The Funfields area and land near the Yan Yean Reservoir are still under development, with work continuing on infill blocks and townships that maintain their rural character.
Framing, lock-up and cladding inspection. Frame stage checks involve measuring the fixings while lock-up inspections look for structural bracing cut by other trades, which is a detail that usually cannot be seen later.
Yes, and many owners do. When buying in Whittlesea, you can choose frame and pre-handover inspections to fit a tighter budget. The ground preparation needs to be complete before the concrete gets poured.