Before concrete is poured, the steel, pods and membrane can all be seen and corrected. After the pour, none of it can. That is the whole case for this inspection.
One of our inspectors will call you back. If it is urgent, call 1300 471 805.
Waffle rafts on reactive clay depend on the extra bars in wide ribs, the cover under the steel and an intact vapour barrier. Those are the items that most often come up short on slabs we check in the western suburbs.
Annotated findings from Slab pre-pour inspections.
1Bored piersHoles bored and cages lowered in, with no concrete ordered yet
3FrameWalls standing and trusses fixed, before wrap and bricks go on
4Lock-up (pre-plaster)Roof on, windows and external doors in, before the plasterer starts
5FixingDoors hung, cabinets set and mouldings fixed, before the painter
6WaterproofingMembrane cured in every wet area, before tile adhesive goes on
7Pre-handover (PCI)When the builder names a completion date, a week or so before you signInstant online pricing, or talk to the booking team on 1300 471 805.
A day is often enough, but let us know as soon as the pour is scheduled, because concrete bookings move at short notice.
The report goes to you and the builder that night, so the concreter can fix it before the truck arrives. Most items take minutes.
Yes. We compare the steel on site with the slab plan and schedule, rib by rib.
Yes. It keeps ground moisture out of the slab, and punctures need patching with polyethylene and tape before concrete covers them.
Yes, a re-inspection can be booked if time allows before the pour.
No. Concrete strength testing is for the supplier and the engineer. We inspect what is in place before it is poured.
