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Little Italy sites often sit hard up against neighbouring terraces and laneways, with tight access and older underground services—checking levels, reinforcement and moisture barriers before the pour helps prevent costly slab rework later.
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We assess whether the slab base appears adequately prepared, including excavation depth, fill placement and overall readiness for concrete. A well-prepared base reduces the risk of settlement that can lead to cracking, uneven floors and sticking doors later on.
We inspect formwork alignment, bracing and key dimensions that influence room sizes, boundary setbacks and finished floor heights. In Little Italy’s tighter blocks, correct levels are critical to manage drainage falls and avoid unwanted step issues at entries and between old and new areas.
We check reinforcement layout, lap lengths, bar spacing, mesh positioning and whether chairs/supports keep steel at the correct height in the slab. If reinforcement is incorrectly placed or allowed to sit on the ground, the slab may not perform as designed.
We review the placement and overlaps of the moisture barrier, including joins, penetrations and edge detailing. Gaps, tears or poor taping can allow moisture migration, which can affect flooring, adhesives and internal finishes after handover.
We identify plumbing and electrical penetrations and confirm they appear appropriately located and protected, and we note set-downs/rebates for bathrooms, laundries and showers. Mistakes here often force costly compromises after the pour, including awkward thresholds or waterproofing challenges.
We check accessible slab edges and detailing relevant to termite management and future inspection zones, where applicable to the build method. Poor edge detailing can block required inspection areas or complicate pest management strategies once the house is complete.
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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 once formwork is complete, reinforcement is tied in, services are roughed in, and the moisture barrier is laid—before concrete is ordered or poured. In Little Italy, access can be tight and pours are often scheduled early, so organising the inspection as soon as the base stage is ready helps ensure there’s time for fixes without delaying the pump booking.
We visually review formwork alignment and key dimensions that influence the slab footprint, including obvious set-out issues that could affect clearances and finished floor levels. While we don’t replace a land surveyor, our pre-slab check is useful for spotting practical red flags—like formwork that looks out of square or inconsistent offsets—before concrete makes corrections difficult.
Typical fixable items include poorly supported mesh, missing or inadequate bar chairs, reinforcement laps that look short, membrane tears or untaped joins, and penetrations that are unsealed or in awkward locations. These are usually straightforward to rectify before the pour and can make a significant difference to slab performance and moisture control once the home is finished.
Extensions often need careful attention to levels, step-downs to wet areas, and moisture detailing where the new slab meets existing walls and floors. We focus on base preparation, membrane continuity, edge detailing and penetrations so you don’t end up with moisture tracking, uneven transitions, or a slab height that complicates door thresholds and external paving once the build progresses.
Yes. Your Stage 1 report includes photos, notes on what we observed, and practical recommendations so the builder knows exactly what to address before concrete goes in. This is especially helpful on fast-moving inner-city sites, where multiple trades may work in tight timeframes and clear documentation helps avoid miscommunication.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the details that matter before the pour—reinforcement position, moisture barrier integrity, and set-out/levels that can be costly to fix later. Call 0485 857 077 to schedule.