Frame Inspection (Post Slab - Internal and External)
Structural frame assessment for compliance with construction codes and design plans, including evaluation of frame integrity, material use, and installation quality.
The frame stage is widely regarded as one of the most critical construction inspections. The structural frame forms the skeleton of your entire home, and once it is enclosed behind cladding and plasterboard, it becomes permanently hidden. Our inspectors conduct a thorough assessment of every structural element including timber and steel framing, roof trusses, bracing systems, connections and brackets, and tie-down mechanisms. We verify compliance with Australian Standards AS 1684, check all beams and lintels for correct sizing, assess timber quality for splits or defects, and ensure all fasteners and fixings meet engineering specifications. This is also when we check the slab surface condition, termite protection, and site drainage.
Inspection Checklist
- National Construction Codes (NCC) requirements
- Structural integrity (timber and steel)
- Connections, brackets and tie-downs
- Wall and roof fixings
- Bracing material and fixings
- Site drainage and grading
- Roof, trusses and framing
- Australian Standards (AS 1684) compliance
- Timber flooring
- Slab surface, levelling, cracks, edges and step downs
- Termite protection
- Door and window openings
- Beams, columns and lintels
- Walls, studs and noggings
- Timber quality
- Pipe locations
Example Defects We Find
Improperly Secured Bracket
Timber Frame Split
Gaps in Frame
Missing Fasteners
