New Home Construction Stage’s Inspection Checklist

What do we inspect during a Pre-Purchase/Building Inspection?

Basic Functionality Checks.

• Access to water, Electricity & Gas

• Check General Condition of Kitchen Cabinetry

• Working conditions of appliances, heater, cooler and light bulbs

• Water pressure

• Drainage system

• Windows including Framing, Gap, Serviceability

• Doors including Framing, Gap, Serviceability

• Serviceability of all Fixtures

• Exterior Walls

• Interior Walls

• Smoke Alarms

• Stairs including Balustrade, Handrail condition etc

Garage/Carport, Garden & Landscaping

• Fencing Serviceability including sleeper, post, wood decay Settlement Movement

• Garage Serviceability including Lintel, Framing, Structure, Post etc

• Drainage serviceability

• Decking, Pergola & Veranda Serviceability including Lintel, Framing, Structure, Post etc

• Piping Condition

Roof-Structural Integrity/Water Leaks

Note: Roofs will be inspected from a ladder & 2 Storey or Higher will be checked from roof cavity using Thermal Imaging camera due to 2mtre height OH&S restrictions.

• Check for Dislodged Tiles

• Check for Broken/Damage Tiles

• Check Corrugated Iron Roofing condition

• Check Roof Valley’s & Gutter, serviceability & condition

• Check Flashings condition

External Wall – Structural Integrity

• Check overall general Condition & for any cracking

• Determine causes of any Cracking eg: age, settlement, impact etc

• Check the Levelness of the Walls

• Check for Mortar Deterioration

• Check for Rising Damp (damp proof course)

• Check for Asbestos materials

• Check Expansion/Articulation joints

Foundation – Structural Integrity/Movement

• Check Footing Serviceability including Brick Piles, Bearer, Joists

• Check for Ant Cap & Damp Proof Course

• Check for Wood Decay & Water Damage

• Check Ventilation & Moisture Content

Roof Space

• Check Framing Serviceability incl.Rafters, Purlin, Strut, Hanger, Beam etc

• Check for Asbestos Material

• Check Piping Connection & Installation

• Check Roof Tile Serviceability

Interior Walls

• Check Moisture Content & any signs of Mold

• Check Evenness & General Condition

• Check for Cracking & determine its cause eg.movement, settlement, impact etc

• Check Load Bearing Wall Serviceability

Ceiling & Flooring

• Check Flooring Serviceability

• Check Ceiling Serviceability

• Check Eaves Serviceability

• Check Flooring Levelness

• Check for Leakage issues

Electrical Appliances & Air Conditioners

• Check Exposed Wiring Connection & Installation

• Check Wiring Serviceability

• Check for Access to Electricity

• Check Wiring Serviceability in Sub-floor & Roof Void area

Windows

• Check Window Serviceability

• Check General Condition

• Check Window Frame Serviceability

Wet Areas-Bathrooms, Kitchen, Laundry

• Check Moisture Content

• Check Waterproof System

• Check for hidden defects using Thermal Imaging Scanners and Moisture Reading device to all Wet Areas