The slab stage or the base stage inspection is essential in the inspection process.

This is an important stage in new home inspection, as alarming errors in floor-slabs can cause a disastrous outcome, which sometimes may not come to light until a few years later.
We strongly recommend having this inspection carried out prior to the pouring of concrete, it will give you great peace of mind.

Some of the items checked during this inspection are:
Levels are checked to confirm the slab has been installed within allowable deviation in the over level across the room or the entire build.
All the Beams and footings are checked.
The edge rebate is checked to ensure it is not “honeycombed” and there is no evidence of steel reinforcement protruding as it must have at least 40 mm concrete coverage.
The vapour barrier must extend past the poured concrete slab with adequate overlap left so that it extends up the side wall of the slab past the final finished ground level once the construction is completed.
Termite protection barrier installation, where needed.
Steel reinforcement is secured and tied at lap and splices.
We will inspect and report on issues surrounding Poor building practices or Incorrectly placed materials