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Fixing stage inspection in Rouse Hill

Joinery, doors and trims in place, and the outside of the house nearly finished.

  • Joinery, doors and trims in; painter not yet started
  • 1 to 2 hours on site
  • Report within 24 hours
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Stage5 of 7
When to bookJoinery, doors and trims in; painter not yet started
Time on site1 to 2 hours on site
Inspected againstAS 2589 (gypsum linings), AS 3958 (tiling), the Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2017 and your contract selections

What is included in a Rouse Hill fixing inspection

  • Articulation joints where brick height changes
  • Expansion joints present as drawn
  • Joints continuous and free of mortar
  • Window rubber flashings seated
  • Infills at window heads and sides
  • External ducts and vents fitted as drawn
  • Base course of brickwork within tolerance
  • Kitchen and vanity joinery undamaged
  • Even gaps around hung doors
  • Skirtings and architraves fixed
  • Downpipes installed on both levels
  • Wet area tiling and junctions
Why it matters here

Fixing inspections on Rouse Hill builds

At fixing stage on Rouse Hill homes the brickwork is often where the defects are. We have recorded no articulation joint where a wall steps up in height, expansion joints left out against the plans or bridged with mortar, rubber window flashings not seated, and base mortar beds over the 20mm tolerance. Inside, the list is joinery damage, missing ducts and infills still open at window heads.

What we find at this stage in Rouse Hill

  • Articulation joints missing where brick height changes
  • Expansion joints omitted or bridged
  • Rubber window flashings sitting loose
  • Infills open at window heads and sides
  • Joinery chipped or damaged
Infills at the window head and sides still open at fixing stage, found during a fixing stage inspection in Rouse Hill
Infills at the window head and sides still open at fixing stage
External duct shown on the plans not fitted at this location, found during a fixing stage inspection in Rouse Hill
External duct shown on the plans not fitted at this location
Chipped and damaged laminate on the new joinery, found during a fixing stage inspection in Rouse Hill
Chipped and damaged laminate on the new joinery
Sample findings

Sample defects found during our fixing inspections in Rouse Hill

Annotated findings from Fixing inspections.

No articulation joint where the brickwork changes height, inviting cracking, found during a fixing stage inspection in Rouse Hill
No articulation joint where the brickwork changes height, inviting cracking
Expansion joint bridged partway, so the wall cannot move freely there, found during a fixing stage inspection in Rouse Hill
Expansion joint bridged partway, so the wall cannot move freely there
Window rubber flashing not seated between frame and brick, letting rain through, found during a fixing stage inspection in Rouse Hill
Window rubber flashing not seated between frame and brick, letting rain through
Base mortar bed over the 20mm limit along the bottom course of bricks, found during a fixing stage inspection in Rouse Hill
Base mortar bed over the 20mm limit along the bottom course of bricks

The other stages of a Rouse Hill build

  1. Bored piers inspection in Rouse Hill1Bored piersBores drilled and cages set, before concrete is ordered
  2. Slab pre-pour inspection in Rouse Hill2Slab pre-pourSteel tied and pods placed, the day before the pour
  3. Frame inspection in Rouse Hill3FrameFrame, trusses and roof bracing up, before sarking and lining
  4. Lock-up (pre-plaster) inspection in Rouse Hill4Lock-up (pre-plaster)Roof, walls, windows and external doors on; rough in done; no plaster
  5. Waterproofing inspection in Rouse Hill6WaterproofingMembrane down and cured, tiles not started
  6. Pre-handover (PCI) inspection in Rouse Hill7Pre-handover (PCI)Builder has called practical completion, final claim unpaid

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FAQ

Fixing inspections in Rouse Hill: common questions

What does an articulation joint do?

A vertical joint in brickwork that lets the wall move without cracking. They are needed at set spacings and at changes in wall height or shape.

Why check before the painter?

Because paint hides plaster defects and makes joinery damage harder to attribute. It is better listed while the trades are still on site.

Do you check inside and outside?

Both. Fixing stage is the first time the whole house is closed and most finishes are visible.

How long does a fixing inspection take?

Allow about two hours on an average two storey home.

What does base bed joint mean?

The first mortar joint under the bottom course of bricks. The tolerance guide limits its thickness to 20mm.

Can the builder fix items after handover instead?

They can, but agreeing it now and in writing is far easier than chasing warranty work later.

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