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Burwood rebuilds and knock-down new builds often sit close to boundaries, so slab set-out, drainage falls and moisture protection need to be right before concrete locks everything in.
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Our comprehensive service includes everything you need to make an informed decision about your property.
We check the base is properly prepared for the slab type, including the condition and level of the bearing surface and any obvious soft spots or disturbed ground that can lead to uneven support and cracking.
We review slab edge formwork for alignment, bracing and consistency with the intended footprint. This matters on Burwood’s tighter sites where a small set-out error can affect boundary clearances, garage falls and door thresholds.
We inspect steel reinforcement placement, overlaps and support (chairs/spacers) to help ensure the steel sits where it can do its job after the pour, rather than ending up too low, too high, or displaced during concrete placement.
We check the membrane for tears, punctures and adequate laps/taping around penetrations. Proper moisture detailing is essential to reduce rising damp risks under floor coverings and to protect internal finishes long-term.
We confirm slab penetrations are located and boxed correctly where visible, with attention to sealing and clearance. Poorly placed or unprotected penetrations can cause leaks, termite entry points and costly post-pour drilling.
We provide photo evidence of the base stage condition on the day of inspection and list actionable items to raise with your builder before the pour, so there’s a clear record of what needed attention and why.
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Get Stage 1 – Pre-Slab (Base Stage) Inspection as part of a comprehensive inspection package
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our inspection service.
Book it once the site is prepared and you can see the formwork, reinforcement and vapour barrier in place, but before concrete is poured. In Burwood, pours are often scheduled quickly, so organising the inspection as soon as the steel and membrane are down helps ensure there’s time for corrections without delaying the pour.
Yes. We inspect the membrane for continuity, adequate overlaps, visible damage and how it’s detailed around penetrations and edges where accessible. These details matter because a compromised barrier can allow moisture migration that affects timber flooring, adhesives and internal finishes long after handover.
Yes. We review reinforcement position, visible overlaps and whether the steel appears properly supported so it is less likely to move during the pour. If steel is poorly supported or incorrectly placed, it may not provide the intended strength and crack control once the slab cures and the home is loaded.
Often, yes. Knock-down rebuilds in Burwood can involve disturbed ground, older service lines and tight access that increases the chance of last-minute changes on site. A pre-slab inspection helps confirm the base is prepared properly, penetrations are sensible, and moisture detailing hasn’t been compromised by trades working in a confined footprint.
We can identify obvious concerns that affect how water behaves around the slab area, such as site levels, areas that may trap water and whether preparation appears consistent with the intended falls. While final drainage compliance depends on the full design and later stages, catching issues early helps reduce the risk of water sitting near the slab edge.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the details that get buried under concrete—formwork, steel and moisture barriers—so you can request fixes early. Call 0485 857 077.