Building your dream home? Ironbark Compliance provides comprehensive new home inspections to ensure every stage of construction meets the highest standards. From mandatory stage checks to PCI/handover inspections, our VBA-accredited inspectors deliver detailed reports to help you build with confidence.
New home inspections are essential for ensuring your property is constructed safely, to code, and without hidden defects. Our inspections focus on:
With Ironbark Compliance, you’ll receive the insights needed to ensure your dream home is built to last.
A New Home Inspection involves detailed checks at critical construction stages to ensure your home is safe, compliant, and built to last. In Victoria, these inspections include the mandatory stages required by Victorian Building Regulation (2018) Reg 167, as well as additional checks like practical completion and handover inspections. At Ironbark Compliance, we provide thorough assessments at every stage, helping you protect your investment and move forward with confidence.
We inspect the foundation to ensure it is properly constructed, level, and compliant with approved plans, providing a solid base for your home.
Our team checks the structural framework, including walls and roof framing, to confirm they meet building standards and design specifications.
We assess the exterior features, such as windows, doors, and roofing, to verify your home is weatherproof and ready for interior work.
We inspect all wet areas, such as bathrooms and kitchens, to ensure the waterproofing is applied correctly and meets Australian Standards.
Our inspectors review the entire property to confirm it complies with Victorian regulations and is ready for Occupancy Permit.
We identify any defects, incomplete work, or quality issues in the finished build, providing you with a detailed report to address before taking possession.
Building a new home comes with plenty of questions, and we’re here to help. Our FAQs cover everything you need to know about mandatory inspection stages, optional checks, and how we ensure your home is built to the highest standards. Get clear, straightforward answers to guide you every step of the way.
Inspection costs depend on the stage and scope of the service. Factors like the size of your home and any additional checks can influence pricing. Contact us to discuss your needs and receive a tailored quote.
In Victoria, mandatory inspections are required at the footing/slab stage, frame stage, lock-up stage, waterproofing stage, and final stage. These inspections ensure that the construction complies with Victorian building regulations before moving to the next phase.
The duration of an inspection depends on the stage, but most take between 1 to 2 hours. Comprehensive reports are delivered promptly after the inspection to keep your project on track.
No, practical completion and handover inspections are not legally required but are highly recommended. These inspections focus on identifying defects, incomplete work, or compliance issues in the finished build, ensuring your new home meets expectations before you take possession.
Yes, beyond the mandatory stages, we offer additional inspections at any point during the build, such as site progress checks or quality assurance assessments, to ensure every detail meets your expectations.
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Ironbark Compliance provides expert building inspections across Melbourne and Victoria. With VBA and AIBS-accredited inspectors, we ensure your property meets the highest standards of safety and compliance.
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