Building Inspection

Pre-Purchase Building Inspections – Adelaide

A building inspection is the smartest move you can make before buying a property. At Sky Fortune, we give you clear, honest reports that help you avoid hidden defects and costly surprises.

Our pre-purchase inspections cover the entire property — from roofing and structural integrity to plumbing, moisture, and safety hazards. You’ll receive a fully licensed inspection report within 24–48 hours, with photos and plain-English explanations.

Use it to negotiate the price, ask for repairs, or walk away confidently if major issues are found.

Pre-Auction Building Inspections – Adelaide

Auctions move fast — and there’s no cooling-off period. A pre-auction building inspection gives you the confidence to bid without second-guessing what’s hiding behind the walls. We deliver licensed, same-day or next-day reports so you can walk into auction day with real clarity — not risk.

Why It Matters:

• See the full picture – Know exactly what you’re bidding on, from major defects to minor maintenance
• Avoid nasty surprises – Identify hidden issues that could cost thousands after settlement
• Bid smarter – Use the report to set a safe bidding limit or walk away if needed

Handover Building Inspections – Adelaide

When your new home or renovation is “complete,” it doesn’t mean it’s perfect. A handover inspection checks for defects, non-compliance, or shortcuts before the builder officially hands it over.

At Sky Fortune, our handover reports are detailed, compliant with Australian Standards, and help you catch issues while you’re still covered under the statutory warranty period.

What We Check

• Construction quality against plans and engineering drawings
• Compliance with the Building Code of Australia
• Waterproofing, drainage and moisture performance
• Finishing issues (tiling, fixtures, plaster, cabinetry, etc.)
• Missing documentation or final certifications
• Rectification recommendations and cost estimates
• Advice on when specialist engineering input is needed

Our clients often use these reports to push for final repairs, chase missing compliance documents, or request warranty fixes — before it's too late.

Stage Inspections – Adelaide New Build Oversight

Sky Fortune Building Services provides independent inspections at every critical stage of your new home build. Our process helps you avoid hidden defects, enforce builder accountability, and make sure each step meets the Australian Standards and NCC.

1. Pre-Slab Inspection (Foundation Stage)

Before any concrete is poured, we inspect your site to ensure your builder has prepared the foundation correctly — because once the slab goes down, mistakes become expensive.

We check:

• Site preparation, drainage, and excavation – verifying levels, fall, and surface water control
• Reinforcement and formwork – making sure mesh, steel bars, chairs, and edge formwork match engineering specs
• Termite protection – confirming the correct system (barrier, reticulation, or chemical) has been installed per code

2. Frame Stage Inspection

After your builder’s surveyor signs off, we go deeper. We assess the frame against your engineering plans and Australian Standard AS 1684 for structural timber.

We check:

• Concrete slab finish – ensuring no exposed steel, edge blowouts, or bottom plate overhangs
• Frame alignment – making sure walls are straight, braced, and anchored properly
• Roof truss installation – confirming it’s secured and matches layout drawings
• Slab level – checking for variation or uneven sections that could affect flooring
• Engineering compliance – verifying the frame matches structural and NCC requirements
• Workmanship quality – noting defects that may not breach code but reduce build quality

3. Lock-Up Stage Inspection

Also called the pre-plaster stage, this is when the home is sealed with external doors, windows, and roofing installed. It’s a critical point to check hidden defects before walls are covered up.

We check:

• External door, window, and roof installation – making sure they're fitted, sealed, and secure
• Waterproofing and flashing – verifying proper installation in critical areas like balconies and wet zones
• Insulation and external cladding – ensuring insulation batts are in place and external walls are properly prepared

4. Fixing Stage Inspection

This inspection happens after waterproofing and before painting or tiling. It focuses on everything behind the finishes - from structure to service rough-ins.

We check:

• Internal finishes – plasterboard, cabinetry, doors, skirtings, architraves, and tiling
• Rough-in services – electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems before they're sealed behind walls
• Waterproofing in wet areas – confirming membranes are correctly applied and compliant

5. Final Handover Inspection (Practical Completion Inspection - PCI)

The Practical Completion Inspection (PCI) is the final and most important stage before you take legal possession of your new home. At this point, the builder declares the work complete — but that doesn’t always mean it’s defect-free.

Sky Fortune Building Services conducts thorough PCI inspections across Adelaide to make sure the property has been finished to a high standard and complies with your contract, the Building Code of Australia, and all relevant Australian Standards.

This is your last chance to catch:

• Surface defects – including poor paintwork, scratched or damaged floors, cracked tiles, and unfinished trims
• Non-compliant or incomplete work – anything that doesn’t meet agreed specifications or code
• Plumbing and electrical faults – from leaking taps to lights or power points that don’t function
• Heating and cooling systems – tested for performance and correct installation
• Missing or substandard fixtures – such as misaligned cabinetry, loose fittings, or incomplete installations

We document every issue clearly in a detailed PCI report so you can present it to the builder for rectification before handover. This gives you control, protects your warranty rights, and ensures your new home is truly move-in ready.