Wyndham Vale Building
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Fixing stage inspection in Wyndham Vale

Doors, skirtings and cabinets are in and the painter is next. Walls, mouldings and the outside of the house are checked while things can still be adjusted easily.

  • Doors, skirtings and cabinets in, before the painter arrives
  • 1 to 2 hours on site
  • Report within 24 hours
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Stage5 of 7
When to bookDoors, skirtings and cabinets in, before the painter arrives
Time on site1 to 2 hours on site
Inspected againstAS 2589 (gypsum linings), AS 3958 (tiling), the VBA Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2015 and your contract selections

What is included in a Wyndham Vale 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 Wyndham Vale builds

Fixing is where wall straightness becomes visible and where weep holes get blocked by mortar or render. Both are cheaper to fix before the painter than after handover.

What we find at this stage in Wyndham Vale

  • Weep holes blocked with mortar
  • Walls out of plumb or bowed beyond 5mm
  • Brickwork overhanging the slab by more than 15mm
  • Slab edge projecting past the cladding
  • Cavity sliding doors without rail guides
  • Moulding joints not aligned
Cavity sliding door missing its rail guide, so it rubs the frame, found during a fixing inspection in Hoppers Crossing
Cavity sliding door missing its rail guide, so it rubs the frame, Hoppers Crossing
Wall bowing more than the 5mm tolerance across its face, found during a fixing inspection in Hoppers Crossing
Wall bowing more than the 5mm tolerance across its face, Hoppers Crossing
Skirting and architrave joints not lining up at the mitres, found during a fixing inspection in Hoppers Crossing
Skirting and architrave joints not lining up at the mitres, Hoppers Crossing
Cracked roof tile recorded at fixing stage, needing replacement, found during a fixing inspection in Hoppers Crossing
Cracked roof tile recorded at fixing stage, needing replacement, Hoppers Crossing
Sample findings

Sample defects found during our fixing inspections in Wyndham Vale

Annotated findings from Fixing inspections.

Weep holes blocked with mortar, stopping the wall cavity draining, found during a fixing inspection in Hoppers Crossing
Weep holes blocked with mortar, stopping the wall cavity draining, Hoppers Crossing
Bottom brick course overhanging the slab edge by more than 15mm, found during a fixing inspection in Hoppers Crossing
Bottom brick course overhanging the slab edge by more than 15mm, Hoppers Crossing
Wall more than 5mm out of plumb over a 1.8m straight edge, found during a fixing inspection in Hoppers Crossing
Wall more than 5mm out of plumb over a 1.8m straight edge, Hoppers Crossing
Slab edge projecting past the cladding face and needing trimming, found during a fixing inspection in Hoppers Crossing
Slab edge projecting past the cladding face and needing trimming, Hoppers Crossing

The other stages of a Wyndham Vale build

  1. Bored piers inspection in Wyndham Vale1Bored piersWith piers bored and cages in, before the concrete is ordered
  2. Slab pre-pour inspection in Wyndham Vale2Slab pre-pourThe day before the pour, when pods, mesh and underlay are all still open
  3. Frame inspection in Wyndham Vale3FrameFrame and trusses complete and roof on, before wall wrap and insulation
  4. Lock-up (pre-plaster) inspection in Wyndham Vale4Lock-up (pre-plaster)Roof, windows and external doors in, before the plasterer starts
  5. Waterproofing inspection in Wyndham Vale6WaterproofingMembrane applied and cured, before the tiler sets out
  6. Pre-handover (PCI) inspection in Wyndham Vale7Pre-handover (PCI)Five to seven days before the practical completion date

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FAQ

Fixing inspections in Wyndham Vale: common questions

What is checked at fixing that is not checked at handover?

Wall straightness and moulding joints are easier to assess and fix before paint. Blocked weep holes are also easier to clear now.

How do you measure a wall?

With a 1.8 metre straight edge, against the Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2015 limits for plumb and bow.

Is the outside of the house part of the fixing visit?

Yes. Brickwork, weep holes, the slab edge and stormwater are all looked at.

Is the painter's work checked?

Not yet. Painting comes after this stage and is picked up at handover.

How long does it take?

Around an hour and a half for a typical single storey home.

Can I combine fixing with waterproofing?

Yes, if the timing lines up. Tell us both dates and we will advise.

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