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Defect Investigation Reports in Greenbank

One problem, traced to its cause and measured against the standards.

  • One problem, one inspection
  • Inspecting for defects in Greenbank homes
  • Accurate, not estimated
  • Photos taken at every stage
  • Read by Owner and Builder
  • Know exactly what happens next
  • Builder referrals where required
  • Inspect your home in two to four days.
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What is included

What is included in a Greenbank defect investigation report

Defects are measured against the approved drawings and engineering, the NCC, the QBCC Standards and Tolerances Guide and the relevant Australian Standard.

Issues observed at site

  • Site extent inspection
  • Measured dimensions
  • Sequential photo record

Building Requirements

  • Approved plans
  • Engineering details
  • Clause matches approved plans

Concrete and foundations

  • Visible depth and cover
  • Structural joins
  • Surface and edge integrity check

Water

  • Entry point
  • Construction history report
  • Moisture readings

Drainage

  • Ground pit and grate inspection
  • Switches and drains
  • Discharge point

Movement

  • Widths measured
  • Level readings
  • Evidence of progress

Cause

  • Most probable cause
  • Contributing conditions
  • Why we’re the right choice

Next steps

  • Rectification scope
  • Inspect for engineers
  • QBCC or QCAT pathway

24 checkpoints across 8 areas on a standard Greenbank defect investigation report. We get on site when you have safe access to the land and the structure, and a builder knows an inspector is coming. We can only inspect areas we can access safely and clearly.

The report is written for you and your builder. If you need to go to QCAT, the tribunal requires an expert witness report prepared under QCAT Procedural Direction 3, which we supply as a separate document.

Sample findings

Inspecting defects from our investigations

Findings from one slab investigation in a Logan City estate.

Damaged/cracked, recorded during a pre-purchase inspection in Kedron
Visible damage or cracks in the flooring indicates a structural issue, Kedron
Tile broken/cracked, recorded during a pre-purchase inspection in Kedron
Damaged tiles in wet areas need waterproofing before new tiles are installed, Kedron
Bowing, recorded during a building inspection in Kedron
The retaining wall is bowing and heaving due to ground shifting which could cause the structure to collapse, Kedron
Deck unstable support, recorded during a pre-purchase inspection in Kedron
The deck supports are unstable and need a structural engineer to assess the cracking, Kedron
Deck damage/degraded, recorded during a pre-purchase inspection in Kedron
The inspector found the decking surface was degraded, Kedron
Not installed, recorded during a frame inspection in Mount Gravatt East
The item was not installed because the builder needs to check the requirements, Mount Gravatt East
Termite protection not installed, recorded during a building inspection in Yarrabilba
Termite protection was not installed at the time of the inspection, Yarrabilba
Laundry, recorded during a handover inspection in Aspley
The laundry area was inspected and recorded, Aspley
Single or upper storey option 1 600mm spacing, recorded during a frame inspection in Redbank Plains
Upper storey framing requires extra fixing to meet Australian Standards, Redbank Plains
Trimming required, recorded during a slab pre-pour inspection in Redbank Plains
The shower recess extends past the wall frame which may make plastering difficult, Redbank Plains
Our inspectors going through a report
Why Greenbank owners choose us

Independent. Licensed. Insured.

  • Drains tested for the heavy Spring Mountain rains
  • Tying timber framing to the concrete slab
  • Checking the roof framing and trusses
  • Inspection items match the approved plans
Guides

Defect Investigation Reports guides for Greenbank

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Other inspections we carry out in Greenbank

New Construction Stage Inspections in Greenbank New Construction Stage Inspections Seven inspections over a new Greenbank build, each one before the next trade arrives. Building and Pest Inspections in Greenbank Building and Pest Inspections Building and pest inspections for Greenbank homes. Pre-Handover (PCI) Inspections in Greenbank Pre-Handover (PCI) Inspections A full defect report for your new Greenbank build, ready before the handover. Pre-Purchase Building Inspections in Greenbank Pre-Purchase Building Inspections A visual AS 4349.1 inspection for established Greenbank homes.
Dilapidation Reports in Greenbank Dilapidation Reports Check the foundation works before the builder pours concrete.
QCAT Expert Witness Reports in Greenbank QCAT Expert Witness Reports Tribunal-ready expert reports for disputes at QCAT.
Pre-Sale Inspections in Greenbank Pre-Sale Inspections Find defects before the handover inspection and avoid paying for repairs later.
Apartment and Strata Inspections in Greenbank Apartment and Strata Inspections Your new home and the landscaping you can see around the house.

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FAQ

Defect Investigation Reports in Greenbank: common questions

How does this differ from a Greenbank handover inspection?

No. A handover inspection checks if the house is generally complete. An investigation focuses on one specific defect and explains why it happened.

Would QCAT accept this investigation as evidence?

Written in plain English, not tribunal language. QCAT requires a report prepared to Procedural Direction 3, which we can arrange as a separate expert service.

Where does a Greenbank defect investigation stop?

Core sampling, soil testing, engineering reports and the final repair work. The final report lists needed repairs and the person who must fix them.

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