

Building Defect / Masonry Overhangs
Masonry overhanging the slab is covered by the NCC Building Regulation 3.2.2.7 Edge Rebates and states, Exterior Masonry must not overhang more than 15 mm past the edge of the slab. The QBCC Standards & Tolerances Guide Section 4.17 also identifies masonry overhangs greater than 15mm as being a building warranty defect in the first 12 months or up to 6 years & 6 months if it effects the homes structural capacity or allows moisture ingress. Rectification would require a specia


Restricted Access
Building inspections to the Australian Standard have access restrictions in relation to height and safety. In most cases this applies to roofs that are greater than 3 meters above the ground or are too steep to safely walk on. You can be left with areas where defects exist that are disclaimed or ommited from a standard building report. Coastal Home & Building Inspections uses drone technology to reach inaccessible roof areas checking the condition of building elements to ens


Construction Monitoring Frame Stage
Voids in the concrete pour can compromise the integrity of the slab and future performance. Repairs require specialist investigation and engineers assessment / Scope of Works for repairs. Coastal Home & Building Inspections conduct construction monitoring to ensure your building works comply with regulations, plan and structural requirements


QCAT Dispute Expert Witness
When building disputes cannot be solved using the normal means and the case escalates to a court of law QCAT, Coastal Home & Building Inspections provides a range of comprehensive services to assist with the identification of building defects / non-compliance of building regulations and manufacturers specifications. We research all aspects of defective building works and compile specialist Building Reports to meet Queensland Civil & Administrative Tribunal requirements. Add