Independent stage-by-stage inspections while your home is being built — photo-documented, code-referenced reports from qualified Melbourne inspectors, usually one business day after each inspection.
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8 stage inspections available across your build
Photographs included in every report
NCC, Australian Standards & tolerances
Qualified, experienced inspectors
A professional set of eyes on your build, at every stage that counts.
Independent inspections at key construction stages help identify visible defects before they are covered or become more difficult to rectify.
Every report includes photographs, plain-English findings, and references to the Building Code, Australian Standards and accepted tolerances. The key stages we inspect are:
Each report builds on the last — defects found earlier are re-inspected and updated in the next report.
Carried out before the slab is laid. We check formwork, reinforcement, termite treatment, plumbing lines and moisture barriers — the elements about to be sealed under concrete, where later defects are costly to fix.
Carried out immediately before the concrete pour. We check that the reinforcement is correctly placed and spaced for the dimensions of the slab.
Carried out before finishes or fittings go in, while the structure is still open. We check trusses, framing and supporting beams room by room, along with any electrical or plumbing already installed.
Carried out once external walls, windows, doors, roof and flooring are complete and the building is secure. We re-check the frame for damage or movement before it is covered up.
Carried out after the trades’ rough-in works and before plastering. We check that notching of walls and structural beams is within tolerance, and that insulation has been installed to Australian Standards.
Can be completed with the fixing inspection or separately. Water leaks sit behind a large share of building disputes, so we check the location, height and width of the waterproofing application, and door stop placement.
Carried out once skirting, cabinetry and architraves are installed and the house is ready for painting. We check fixings are correctly installed and wet-area membranes applied, before everything is painted over.
Carried out when the builder is ready to hand over. We check internal and external finishes, fittings and fixtures, ceiling and wall insulation, external concreting and paintwork.
These are required under your building permit and are arranged through the relevant building surveyor. They confirm the work may proceed — they are not a quality review of the finish.
These inspections let us check the core structure of the frame and house before it’s covered up by plaster and fixings. Our qualified, experienced inspectors can complete all these stage inspections for your new home.
Please note: A Just Inspections quality assurance report is an independent inspection commissioned by you. It does not replace the mandatory inspections carried out by, or on behalf of, the relevant building surveyor appointed under your building permit, it is not a permit inspection or approval, and it does not change the builder’s obligations under your building contract.
Every report includes photographs, so you can see exactly what was found at each stage of the build — not just read about it.
Plain-language reporting written for homeowners, not builders. You'll know exactly what's fine, what needs attention, and why.
All references to Building Codes, Australian Standards, Tolerances and Guidelines at the key stages of the construction.
There are a number of reasons people get QA Inspections, with the most common being when a client doesn’t have full confidence in the building process and would like a third party to check the workmanship of the builder and ensure work is carried out according to the relevant Australian Standards.
Other reasons someone may complete New Construction Quality Assurance Inspections can be to manage or avoid disputes with a builder claiming stage payments for the construction. This can occur when a builder claims they have reached a certain stage of construction, such as ‘lock up’, and are requesting payment, but have not actually reached this stage of construction.
New Construction QA Inspections can provide you with the peace of mind that there is an expert building consultant overseeing the construction of your new home and ensuring all the relevant standards and guidelines are being met.
Common standards and guidelines referenced in our reports:
Key stage inspections available
Mandatory + critical optional stages
Photo-documented reporting
Standards & guidelines referenced
The prices shown are minimum advertised prices and include GST. Your final fixed quote will be confirmed before booking and may vary depending on the property size, location, condition, complexity, access and required scope.
Home inspections for a new construction are not mandatory. However, new home owners typically have New Construction QA Inspections completed to ensure all builders and contractors are building to the relevant codes and regulations.
Most people don’t typically come from a building background, and therefore don’t always know the respective codes and regulations that need to be adhered to, or how to check if they are actually being met.
For this reason, people who are building their dream homes, hire a home inspector who will complete ‘stage inspections’ and provide clear reports that either give the home owner peace of mind, or highlight things that need to be rectified.
The mandatory inspections that are completed by a building surveyor when building a house are:
Whilst these inspections cover each stage of the construction, the critical inspections between the Frame Inspection and Final Inspection that are often overlooked are:
These inspections allow building inspectors to check the core structure of the frame and house before it’s covered up by plaster and fixings.
At Just Inspections, we have a team of qualified and experienced inspectors who are able to complete all these stage inspections for your new home.
We can also attend these stages independently — see our mandatory building inspections page.
When completing an inspection for a new construction, a building inspector will typically review the building plans to ensure all relevant building codes are met.
They will then complete stage inspections at each stage of the construction to check elements such as the foundations, framing and fixings.
Each stage inspection builds on the previous one, where areas of concern identified in a previous stage inspection are reviewed to ensure problems have been rectified.
Send us the property details and the inspection you require. Our team will review the information and confirm the appropriate service and fixed price before booking.
