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The scope of our work does
not stop at the presentation of a report. One of the most important
services we offer clients is a complete construction inspection
service to complement our investigation, assessment, reporting
and design.
This service includes an onsite visit prior to the placement
of concrete, confirming that works are completed in accordance
with the foundation design documentation. |
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the residential and domestic field we provide inspections for: |
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Conventional footings
and slabs |
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Waffle pod raft slabs |
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Monolithic slabs |
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Piers, posts and
pad footings |
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Retaining walls in
brick, block, boulder or crib construction |
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Extensions and additions |
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Raised house support
and build-under |
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Timber and steel
house frames |
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Swimming pools |
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Error, damage and
workmanship investigation and rectification |
Soil testing and foundation design
only becomes effective if the builder follows the plan and builds
to "best practice".
Building projects require progress checks and inspections, to
satisfy certification requirements (form 16) and quality assurance
(Q.A.)
Inspection of foundation and slab construction by engineer backed
specialist inspectors, provides the best chance o achieving
a sound certified structure.
All inspected job checklists, certificates and inspection photos
are electronically stored and can be rapidly retrieved if the
need arises.
Our inspectors work closely with our engineers and design teams,
so site issues and anomalies that a certifier might have to
defer can usually be addressed on the spot, or with minimal
delay.
All inspectors have backgrounds of practical experience in the
construction industry and have undertaken comprehensive training,
so can advise on interpretation of construction method choices
and assist with identification of founding materials on site.
On-site meetings utilizing inspectors can be arranged at moderate
cost.
STA Consulting Engineers operates a computer database central
booking office so that our team of inspectors can effectively
cover South East Queensland at 48 hours notice to match your
schedule of digging and pouring - or sooner if time slots are
available. All site representatives are contacted 2 hours prior
to their booked time slot. |
| When
and how to inspect |
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site-specific list. Below is a list of some of the operations
that could require inspection |
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Footings and piers
dug, reinforcing mesh in place, prior to concrete placement |
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Pad footings and
postholes, dug and cleaned, ready for concrete |
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Slab or waffle slab,
with all steel and boxing in place, ready for concrete |
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Core filled brick
and block walls and firewalls, with steel in place and cores
cleaned and ready for concrete |
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Suspended slabs and
walls, with steel, anchors and props in place, ready for concrete |
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Underpinning, in
progress, ready for screw insertion to be viewed, with piers
cleaned and caps and cages on site |
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Swimming pools, with
all steel, fixtures, drainage and plumbing installed |
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Completion of building
platform and drainage, prior to building handover |
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Information gathering,
investigation and site testing as directed by engineer. |
| This is not an exhaustive
list. Please consult STA if more information is required |
| To make
a booking |
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Inspections can be booked for
any time between a first at 8.00 am and last at 4.30 pm.
(out of hours inspections may be possible but will attract an
additional charge) |
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Bookings should be
made 48 hrs prior to requirement |
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Bookings will be accepted up
to 3.00 pm on the day before, but the chosen time may not be
available |
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Phone 07 3363 8181
between 8.00 am and 4.00 pm and ask for inspections bookings. |
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Quote the project
number on your report, and our staff will prompt you for the
rest of
the details. |
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Email and fax bookings
are available for account clients |
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