Formwork, plumbing, reinforcement, termite treatment, moisture barrier and any other material to be embedded in the concrete is inspected while visible.

Although elevation levels are not taken, a courtesy check is carried out to ensure that the elevation of the finish floor is adequate to prevent a future grading or drainage problem. Future grading or drainage problems can be host to many future major defects, such as moisture intrusion damage and increased termite risk. Slab thickness is also important but sometimes not achieved because too much fill was provided within the pour area. Slab thickness can be easily checked at this time.

Some other elements inspected include:

1. Ensuring internal load bearing footers are provided and properly located.

2. Visible plumbing and drainage lines are properly laid and protected.

3. Vapor barrier properly installed and sealed at all joints and openings.

4. Proper placement and tying of concrete reinforcement bars.

5. Proper reinforcement of formwork ensuring square and plumb.

6. Trenches for footers properly cut out and clear.

7. Ensuring no visible debris or foreign material within the pour area.

8. Sample measure checks of width, length of house only.

9. Ensuring termite treatment applied prior to concrete pour.

Having the design drawing during this inspection is recommended otherwise some elements of the inspection will be more difficult to determine, resulting on the inspector drawing on his experience only.

Other Services Available

• Complete measured survey prior to pour

• Re-inspection of slab inspection punch list (Note: must be before concrete pour).

Our one hundred point slab inspection will provide the quality control you need to secure a proper start to your new home.

For more information or to schedule your inspection, call us at 904 268-9989, contact us by e-mail, or use our online forms to ask a question or order an inspection.