Slab Pre-Pour Inspection
Assessment of site preparation for concrete slab, verifying that reinforcement bars, waffle pods, and related components are correctly positioned per engineering specifications.
The slab pre-pour inspection is one of the most critical stages in your new home build. Your concrete slab is the foundation that supports the entire structure, and once the concrete is poured, everything beneath it becomes permanently inaccessible. Our inspectors meticulously check every element including steel reinforcement sizing and spacing, waffle pod placement, vapour barriers, plumbing penetrations, and compliance with the approved engineering plans. This thorough assessment ensures your home is built on a foundation that meets all Australian Standards and building code requirements.
Inspection Checklist
- Adherence to National Construction Codes (NCC)
- Stormwater and sewer pipes
- Rebars and steel reinforcement size
- Expansion joints and curing systems
- Engineering plans compliance
- Forming and waffle placement
- AS/NZS steel reinforcing requirements
- Concrete cover and slab thickness
- Vapour barriers
- Steel placement, laps and fixings
- Slab penetrations
- Soil conditions
- Shrinkage steels
Example Defects We Find
Improper Reinforcement
Uneven Surface
Reinforcement Defects
Voids and Pockets
