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

In short: Book the frame inspection after trusses are on and before wrap and roof. We check the frame against AS 1684 and the engineer's drawings, and everything found is fixed before it is hidden for good.

When to book

After roof trusses are on and before sarking, wrap or roof cladding. Once the wrap is on, half of what we check disappears.

What the frame inspection covers

Stud and plate sizes against AS 1684 and the engineer's drawings, straightness and plumb, wall bracing type and fixing, tie-down straps and bolts, lintels over openings, jack studs, truss fixings and floor level.

Common Tarneit frame findings

Missing or loose bracing straps, tie-downs not fixed, lintels undersized for the opening, studs bowed beyond tolerance, and window openings out of square. Wind loads in Tarneit's open estates make bracing and tie-down the priority.

What happens next

You get a numbered, photographed list to send to the site supervisor. Items are fixed before wrap, and we can reinspect if the list is long.

Written by the Owner Inspections team from inspections carried out in Tarneit. Licensed building practitioners, Building & Plumbing Commission registration CDB-U 53425.

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Questions Tarneit owners ask about this

Does the builder's surveyor already check the frame?

Yes, but the surveyor is engaged by the builder and inspects for permit compliance. An independent frame inspection is for you and looks at workmanship, not just minimum compliance.

Can I attend the frame inspection?

Yes. Most owners do, and the inspector walks you through each item on site.

Does this apply outside Tarneit?

The standards apply across Victoria. The local detail here, soil, builders and council process, is specific to Tarneit and the Wyndham growth corridor.

Who can I ask about my own property?

Call 1300 471 805 or use the quote form and add your question in the comments. A licensed inspector will answer.