Loading...
Loading...
Glen Iris builds often sit near reactive clay and established trees, so getting the set-out, steel and moisture barrier right before the concrete pour is critical to reduce movement and damp risks later.
Answer a few quick questions to receive your personalised quote for Glen Iris
Complete this step to continue
Our comprehensive service includes everything you need to make an informed decision about your property.
We assess whether the base looks properly prepared for the slab system in place, including excavation depth, removal of loose material, and overall readiness for concrete. Poor base preparation can lead to slab settlement, voids beneath the slab, and cracking that becomes expensive to diagnose after handover.
We check formwork alignment, levels, slab edge details and step-downs (where accessible and measurable) to help confirm the slab is being formed to suit the plan intent. Incorrect set-out can affect room sizes, boundary clearances on tighter Glen Iris blocks, and can complicate framing if errors are discovered after the pour.
We inspect steel reinforcement placement and support (bar chairs/spacers) to help ensure the steel is positioned as intended within the concrete. If reinforcement is incorrectly placed or inadequately supported, the slab can be weaker where it needs strength most, particularly around beams, corners and load points.
We check the vapour barrier for damage, laps, taping and continuity, including around edges where it’s easy for the membrane to be torn during trades. In Glen Iris, where groundwater and surface water can be influenced by landscaping and nearby drainage lines, gaps in the barrier can contribute to dampness through the slab over time.
We review penetrations for plumbing and other services where visible, focusing on placement, clearance from reinforcement and whether the membrane detailing around penetrations is likely to remain sealed. Poorly detailed penetrations can become leak points and are difficult to access once the slab is down.
We document defects and compliance concerns with clear photos and location notes, so your builder knows exactly what to fix before the concrete truck arrives. This is especially useful on busy Glen Iris sites where multiple trades may have worked over the membrane and steel in a short timeframe.
Discover why thousands of property buyers trust us with their most important investment.
Professional inspections with attention to every detail. Here's a glimpse of our work.
Inspection photo 1
Inspection photo 2
Inspection photo 3
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our inspection service.
Book it for after the formwork, reinforcement, vapour barrier and service penetrations are installed, but before any concrete is poured. In Glen Iris, build programs can move quickly, so aim to organise the inspection as soon as the base-stage is scheduled. If the slab is poured, issues like membrane damage or steel placement become difficult to verify and costly to rectify.
Have the slab/structural drawings, engineering details, site plan and any relevant specifications available on site or emailed beforehand. These help us check key items such as reinforcement layout, slab thickening, step-downs and vapour barrier requirements. If documents aren’t available, we can still report on visible defects and workmanship risks, but the assessment is stronger with the project details.
We can comment on visible preparation that may affect how water behaves around the slab at this stage, such as obvious low points near edges, soil grading in accessible areas and whether the base looks ready for the next steps. Final drainage and surface falls are usually confirmed later, but early observations matter because Glen Iris blocks are often tight and any trapped water near the slab edge can create damp risks.
Yes. Many Glen Iris builds are knock-down rebuilds or large extensions where mature trees and changed landscaping can influence ground movement and moisture. At Stage 1, we focus on whether the slab preparation and reinforcement look consistent with a robust base, and we note anything that may increase movement risk, such as inadequate base preparation or detailing that could allow moisture changes around the slab perimeter.
You’ll receive a detailed report with photos, clear descriptions of any defects or compliance concerns observed, and practical recommendations for what to raise with your builder before the pour. The aim is to give you an actionable checklist while access is open. If you need clarification, we can talk you through the report so you understand what’s critical versus what’s minor.
Still have questions?
Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the details that matter before the pour—steel placement, membrane integrity and base-stage readiness—so you can request fixes while they’re still simple. Call 0485 857 077.