Skirtings, architraves, doors and joinery are in and the painter is next. Everything found now is fixed before paint rather than after it.
Fixing stage is where a rushed program shows. Most of what we write up here is work that will be painted over and much harder to argue about later.
Annotated findings from Fixing inspections on Clyde builds. Client addresses withheld.
1Bored piersAfter the holes are bored and steel cages are placed, before concrete
2Slab pre-pourThe day before the pour, while steel and pods are still open to view
3FrameOnce the frame and roof trusses are up, before sarking and cladding
4Lock-up (pre-plaster)After cladding, roof and external doors, before plaster goes on
6WaterproofingAfter the membrane is applied, before any tile is laid over it
7Pre-handover (PCI)Before you sign at practical completion, ideally a week aheadInstant online pricing, or talk to the booking team on 1300 471 805.
If the budget allows. Items caught before paint are cheap to fix; after paint they need cutting back and recoating.
The Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2015 sets what is acceptable for alignment, gaps and finish.
Yes, joinery alignment, door gaps and hardware operated by hand.
We do not test appliances, energise circuits or commission any system.
Around two hours for a typical Clyde home.
Yes, and in Victoria it commonly is.
