Joinery and mouldings installed, painter not started, wet area items due to be closed out.
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Building Dispute Practitioners Society Fixes defects and ensures the PCI. We inspect the timber framing to make sure it meets the approved drawings. We verify that waterproofing works are complete before tiles are laid. We note damage to finished surfaces and roof sheeting from trades, as identification becomes difficult once coatings are applied.
Annotated findings from Fixing inspections.
1Bored piersAfter drilling and cage placement, before concrete
2Slab pre-pourThe day before pouring, before waterproofing
3FrameAfter wall frame erection and bracing, before lining
4Lock-up (pre-plaster)After roof cladding and external doors, before plasterboard
6WaterproofingAfter membrane application and prior to tiling
7Pre-handover (PCI)Two to three weeks prior to handover
21 October 2026 · 3 min read
A structural change that affects how the wall holds up above a door or window.
2 October 2026 · 3 min read
A timber pest report was written weeks after the framing stage, before the roof went on.
13 September 2026 · 3 min read
A moisture issue that is hidden until the weather changes.
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They share similar inspection times but check for different issues. Waterproofing protects the wet areas before tiling begins, while fixing involves the carpentry work and completing the build.
Paint hides cracks, joins and damage a fixing inspection checks for. Painting often covers cracks and other defects, making them much harder to detect and prove.
Stage inspections usually happen during construction. You can inspect items easily while the lift or scaffolding is still up. Inspectors use aerial drones to check site conditions once the scaffolding is removed.
A standard inspection for an existing property usually takes a few hours, and the written report is usually available the same day or the next morning.
We compare the work against the approved drawings and specifications to ensure they meet the standards set out in the Building Act 1993. Your decisions are your own inspection.
For most builds, this is the case. Fixing wet areas is the final chance to correct issues at a lower cost. The final inspection happens once the tiles are in place.