Inspecting new builds in Woodlea

Checking for defects and compliance on your stage inspections.

Aintree 3336 · 21 May 2026

Fully licensed & accredited

In short: A new build is measured against drawings and the NCC. We look for defects and safety issues before you build further.

Checking plans and specs

We compare the work to the approved drawings and engineering plans.

We check that the work meets the National Construction Code requirements.

We look for issues described in the Guide to Standards and Tolerances.

We list any damage, cracks or workmanship errors found.

Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Aintree. Licensed building practitioners.

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Questions Aintree owners ask about this

Can we use AS 4349.1 for a stage inspection?

No. That standard is for existing homes. Stage inspections use the approved drawings.

Is a PCI the same as a final inspection?

Yes. A Practical Completion Inspection confirms the work is ready for occupation.

Do you check for pest damage?

No. We check for defects, but timber pest reports follow AS 4349.3.

Who inspects the building surveyor's work?

The regulator Building and Plumbing Commission oversees building surveyors.