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Cremorne builds often sit on tight, infill blocks near boundaries and existing services—one missed edge beam, barrier lap, or set-down can be locked in forever once concrete goes down.
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Our comprehensive service includes everything you need to make an informed decision about your property.
We verify slab location, step-downs/set-downs (for wet areas and garages), and key dimensions where accessible. This helps catch misplacement early, before it becomes an expensive framing and waterproofing problem.
We inspect the base for cleanliness, stability and preparation for the slab system being used. Poor preparation can lead to uneven support, cracking risk and ongoing movement that is difficult to rectify after the pour.
We check formwork alignment, bracing and heights, including around edge beams and rebates. We also review slab penetrations for services to ensure they’re positioned and sleeved appropriately before concrete locks them in.
We assess reinforcement size/spacing where visible, lap lengths where practical to observe, and whether steel is properly supported on chairs/barriers (not sitting in the dirt). Correct cover is critical for performance and durability.
We check the membrane for tears, punctures, correct lapping and taping where required, and continuity around penetrations. Any gaps can allow ground moisture to migrate into the slab and internal floor finishes later.
We look at visible drainage points, set-downs and falls that relate to the slab edge and future surface water control. On tight Cremorne sites, early drainage planning helps reduce ponding and moisture loading around the slab perimeter.
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Get Stage 1 – Pre-Slab (Base Stage) Inspection as part of a comprehensive inspection package
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Book it as soon as you have a confirmed date for formwork and steel to be completed, but before the concrete pour is locked in. The ideal time is when the membrane is down, reinforcement is installed and service penetrations are in place. For Cremorne sites with tight access, pours can be scheduled quickly, so organise the inspection a few days ahead.
Many defects are straightforward to rectify at this stage: repositioning reinforcement, adding or correcting bar chairs, repairing membrane tears, adjusting formwork levels, improving laps/taping, and correcting penetrations that clash with beams or set-downs. Once concrete is poured, these items are difficult or impossible to change without cutting and patching, which can compromise performance and warranties.
Yes, where a waffle pod slab is being used we inspect pod layout and obvious alignment issues, plus how the reinforcement, ribs and edge beams are formed around them. We also look for gaps that can cause concrete loss and inconsistent ribs, and whether the membrane and chairs are installed so steel maintains correct cover during the pour.
On tight boundary sites, the common risk is a rushed set-out and formwork install, especially at edge beams, rebates and where services run close to the slab perimeter. We pay close attention to slab position, formwork straightness and stability, membrane continuity at edges, and penetrations that can end up in the wrong place if measurements aren’t rechecked before the pour.
Yes. You’ll receive a clear, photo-backed report that lists what we observed, what needs attention before the pour, and why it matters. The recommendations are written so you can forward them directly to your site supervisor or builder to request rectification. If you need clarification, ACE Building and Pest Inspections can talk you through the items so you know what to prioritise.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the details that matter at Stage 1—steel placement, formwork levels and moisture protection—so you can request fixes early. Call 0485 857 077 to schedule.