Fixing inspection in Tarneit

Stage5 of 7

When to bookAfter plaster, doors and cabinetry are in, before paint

Time on site1 to 2 hours on site

Inspected againstAS 2589 (gypsum linings), AS 3958 (tiling), the VBA Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2015 and your contract selections

What is included in a Tarneit fixing inspection

Plasterboard joints, flushing and finish level in natural light
Wall flatness against the 5 mm over 1.8 m tolerance
Cornices, architraves and skirtings
Door fit, hardware, hinges and closing action
Door and window reveals and gaps
Cabinetry level and alignment, doors and drawers
Benchtop joins, edges and splashback junctions
Tiling set-out, lippage and grout where laid
Staircase, balustrade and handrail fixing
Wardrobe and linen shelving installation
Skirting and floor junctions before floor coverings
Items to raise with the site supervisor before paint

Why it matters here

Fixing inspections on Tarneit builds

Tarneit's volume builders run finishing trades quickly. Bowed walls, misaligned cabinetry, doors that bind and plaster joints visible in natural light are the fixing findings we record most, and each is far cheaper to fix before the painters arrive.

What we find at this stage in Tarneit

Walls bowed beyond the 5 mm over 1.8 m tolerance
Cabinetry out of level or doors misaligned
Plaster joints and cornices visible in natural light
Doors binding or gaps outside tolerance
Tiling set-out and lippage before grouting

Mortar blown out of the joints and needing refilling, Tarneit — Mortar blown out of the joints and needing refilling

Additional fixings needed to secure the work, Tarneit — Additional fixings needed to secure the work

Doors and drawers needing adjustment to run smoothly, Tarneit — Doors and drawers needing adjustment to run smoothly

Sample findings

Sample defects found during our fixing inspections in Tarneit

Annotated findings from Fixing inspections on Tarneit builds. Client addresses withheld.

Sarking not lapped into the gutter, the likely source of a bedroom leak, found during a fixing inspection in Tarneit — Sarking not lapped into the gutter, the likely source of a bedroom leak

Window flashing not seated between the window and cladding, found during a fixing inspection in Tarneit — Window flashing not seated between the window and cladding

Blocked and broken stormwater pipe found on site, found during a fixing inspection in Tarneit — Blocked and broken stormwater pipe found on site

Brickwork still to be washed down to remove mortar staining, found during a fixing inspection in Tarneit — Brickwork still to be washed down to remove mortar staining

Window flashing and trims not sitting correctly against the cladding, found during a fixing inspection in Tarneit — Window flashing and trims not sitting correctly against the cladding

The other stages of a Tarneit build

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Guides

Construction stage guides for Tarneit

5 August 2026 · 5 min read

When to book each stage inspection on a Tarneit build

Slab, frame, lock-up, fixing and PCI: the right moment to inspect each stage and what is lost if you miss it.

28 August 2026 · 5 min read

Frame inspection in Tarneit: what we check before the wrap goes on

Straightness, bracing, tie-downs, lintels and openings. The frame stage is the last time the structure is fully visible.

22 August 2026 · 5 min read

Lock-up and waterproofing inspections in Tarneit: before the plaster and tiles hide it

Flashings, wall wrap, brick ties and mortar joints at lock-up. Membranes, upturns and falls before tiling. Two checks that prevent most water problems.

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FAQ

Fixing inspections in Tarneit: common questions

What is the difference between fixing and PCI?

Fixing looks at the finishing trades before paint, so items can be corrected cheaply. PCI is the final list at practical completion, before you take the keys.

Do you check the kitchen at fixing?

Yes. Cabinetry level and alignment, benchtop junctions and appliance provisions are checked before paint and splashbacks go in.

Is waterproofing checked at fixing?

No. Waterproofing has its own inspection before the tiler starts, because the membrane is covered once tiling begins.