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Lock-up inspection in Rouse Hill

Roof on, windows in, services roughed in, and the last look inside the walls before the plaster seals them.

  • Roof, walls, windows and external doors on; rough in done; no plaster
  • 1 to 2 hours on site
  • Report within 24 hours
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Stage4 of 7
When to bookRoof, walls, windows and external doors on; rough in done; no plaster
Time on site1 to 2 hours on site
Inspected againstAS 3700 (masonry), AS 4773, AS 2047 (windows), NCC Part 3.5 roof and wall cladding, manufacturer flashing details

What is included in a Rouse Hill lock-up (pre-plaster) inspection

  • Truss members free of splits and overdrilling
  • Double beams laminated as one member
  • Roof bracing hooped over and fixed to trusses
  • Sarking tight, untorn and sealed at penetrations
  • Gas and water lines separated by 25mm
  • Cables clear of hot and cold water pipes
  • Pipes isolated from steel framing
  • Roof tile underlaps unbroken
  • Penetration and side flashings fitted neatly
  • Wall cappings falling so water runs off
  • Air conditioner condensate taken to an approved point
  • Damp course clear of mortar droppings
  • Base mortar bed within tolerance
  • Frame stage items closed out
Why it matters here

Lock-up (pre-plaster) inspections on Rouse Hill builds

Lock-up is where we find services fighting for space. On Rouse Hill builds we have recorded gas pipes against cold water lines, cables resting on hot water pipes and copper touching steel framing, all of which need separation. The roof gets attention too: split truss members, beams drilled full of holes, torn sarking, broken tile underlaps and an air conditioner drain set to empty onto a flashing.

What we find at this stage in Rouse Hill

  • Gas, water and cables touching without separation
  • Truss timbers split around nail fixings
  • Beams drilled with excessive holes
  • Sarking torn or loose
  • Condensate drains and capping falls set wrongly
Roof brace not looped over and fixed to the side of the truss, found during a lock-up inspection in Rouse Hill
Roof brace not looped over and fixed to the side of the truss
Broken roof tile underlaps that will let water through in heavy rain, found during a lock-up inspection in Rouse Hill
Broken roof tile underlaps that will let water through in heavy rain
Air conditioner condensate draining onto roof flashing rather than an approved outlet, found during a lock-up inspection in Rouse Hill
Air conditioner condensate draining onto roof flashing rather than an approved outlet
Sample findings

Sample defects found during our lock-up (pre-plaster) inspections in Rouse Hill

Annotated findings from Lock-up (pre-plaster) inspections.

Truss timber split around its nail fixings, weakening that part of the truss, found during a lock-up inspection in Rouse Hill
Truss timber split around its nail fixings, weakening that part of the truss
Torn sarking under the roof, reducing its protection against wind driven rain, found during a lock-up inspection in Rouse Hill
Torn sarking under the roof, reducing its protection against wind driven rain
Cabling resting against a hot water pipe in the laundry wall, found during a lock-up inspection in Rouse Hill
Cabling resting against a hot water pipe in the laundry wall
Numerous holes drilled through a timber beam, referred to an engineer to assess, found during a lock-up inspection in Rouse Hill
Numerous holes drilled through a timber beam, referred to an engineer to assess

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. Fixing inspection in Rouse Hill5FixingJoinery, doors and trims in; painter not yet started
  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

Lock-up (pre-plaster) inspections in Rouse Hill: common questions

Why do pipes and cables need separating?

To prevent abrasion, heat transfer and corrosion. The plumbing and wiring rules set minimum gaps, and once the plaster is on nobody can see whether they were kept.

Is the electrical rough in assessed?

No. We note visible contact between cables and pipes as a separation issue. The wiring itself is for a licensed electrician.

What is sarking and why does a tear matter?

The membrane under the roof covering. It is the second line against wind driven rain and dust, and a tear reduces that protection.

How long does the lock-up visit take?

About two hours, depending on size and roof complexity.

Do open frame items get rechecked?

Yes. Anything outstanding from the frame report is rechecked and listed if still open.

Can insulation go in before you inspect?

Wall insulation covers the services. Ask the builder to hold it until after the visit.

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