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Fixing inspection in Aintree

With doors, cabinetry and linings in, an Aintree fixing inspection checks how straight, level and sealed the house is before paint.

  • Doors, joinery and mouldings fitted, prior to painting
  • 1 to 2 hours on site
  • Report within 24 hours
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Stage5 of 7
When to bookDoors, joinery and mouldings fitted, prior to 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 Aintree 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 Aintree builds

Our Aintree fixing reports keep returning to brickwork and levels: courses overhanging the slab, walls out of plumb, slab levels past the tolerance and window flashings not seated against the bricks.

What we find at this stage in Aintree

  • Excessive concrete slab exposure
  • Walls out of level by more than 5mm
  • Slab below design level
  • Flashings not fitted correctly
  • Joints unsealed
  • Downpipes not installed after cladding
Handles not level, recorded during a fixing inspection in Truganina
The inspector noted the handles were not level, which may affect how the doors open and close, Truganina
Cleaning required, recorded during a fixing inspection in Truganina
The inspector noted cleaning is required inside some cabinet surfaces, Truganina
Handles incomplete throughout, recorded during a fixing inspection in Truganina
The inspector noted that all door handles are missing from the unit, Truganina
Fixings under overdriven, recorded during a fixing inspection in Mordialloc
The inspector found the fixings under the material were overdriven, Mordialloc
Sample findings

Sample defects found during our fixing inspections in Aintree

Annotated findings from Fixing inspections.

Incomplete, recorded during a fixing inspection in Aintree
Cabinet installation has started but was not finished so the final inspection will check the work
Scratched/damaged, recorded during a fixing inspection in Truganina
The inspector noted damaged or chipped cabinet finishes that need fixing, Truganina
Caulking to floor/skirting joints, recorded during a fixing inspection in Truganina
Caulking the floor and skirting joints improves building practice and protects against moisture, Truganina
Nails protruding past cabinetry multiple locations, recorded during a fixing inspection in Truganina
Nails stick out from the cabinetry in several spots, Truganina

The other stages of a Aintree build

  1. Bored piers inspection in Aintree1Bored piersPiers bored and cages placed, before the concrete pour
  2. Slab pre-pour inspection in Aintree2Slab pre-pourSteel exposed and pods fixed, before the concrete
  3. Frame inspection in Aintree3FrameFrame and trusses up, with the roof sheeted, before cladding
  4. Lock-up (pre-plaster) inspection in Aintree4Lock-up (pre-plaster)Roof, windows and doors installed, before plasterboard
  5. Waterproofing inspection in Aintree6WaterproofingMembrane on and cured, before the tiler starts work
  6. Pre-handover (PCI) inspection in Aintree7Pre-handover (PCI)Ready for your final check before handover.

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FAQ

Fixing inspections in Aintree: common questions

Is the brick overhang correct?

A concrete slab edge that extends past the edge by 15mm or more lacks support and lets water seep under the wall. The Guide to Standards and Tolerances identifies it as a defect.

Are the walls to standard?

We measure items against the Guide to Standards and Tolerances using a spirit level and tape measure.

Is your drainage working correctly?

Without them, water can run down the sides of the house and soak the ground under the slab.

Are the cupboards inspected in this report?

Yes. Cupboards are checked for alignment and any damage. Doors and benchtops are inspected by hand.

Will I know what to fix?

A builder checks the checklist before final painting. You can review these items again when you get the keys.

Is the inspection a full day?

Pre-purchase inspection time.

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