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Bored pier inspection in Wyndham Vale

If your engineer has called for piers, the only time to check them is after boring and before concrete. Once poured, depth and cover are a matter of trust.

  • With piers bored and cages in, before the concrete is ordered
  • About 1 hour on site
  • Report within 24 hours
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Stage1 of 7
When to bookWith piers bored and cages in, before the concrete is ordered
Time on siteAbout 1 hour on site
Inspected againstAS 2870, AS 3600, the geotechnical report and the engineer's footing design

What is included in a Wyndham Vale bored piers inspection

  • Pier positions and spacing against the footing plan
  • Pier diameter checked at the top of each hole
  • Depth against the engineer's design and the soil report
  • Founding material at the base where visible
  • Reinforcement cage size, laps and starter bars
  • Cover to the cage and centralisers
  • Hole cleanliness, spoil and loose material
  • Standing water or seepage before the pour
  • Steel projection into the slab or beam
  • Termite and service penetrations near piers
  • Set-out against the site plan and boundaries
  • Records and photographs for the engineer where required
Why it matters here

Bored piers inspections on Wyndham Vale builds

Under Wyndham Vale's basalt clay the depth to firm material varies from lot to lot, and creek flats near Lollypop Creek can be softer. The pier depth on your drawing is the number that has to be met.

What we find at this stage in Wyndham Vale

  • Pier shallower than the engineering depth
  • Cage sitting against the side of the hole
  • Loose spoil or water in the base
  • Pier diameter narrower than drawn
  • Reinforcement cover short of the minimum

The other stages of a Wyndham Vale build

  1. Slab pre-pour inspection in Wyndham Vale2Slab pre-pourThe day before the pour, when pods, mesh and underlay are all still open
  2. Frame inspection in Wyndham Vale3FrameFrame and trusses complete and roof on, before wall wrap and insulation
  3. Lock-up (pre-plaster) inspection in Wyndham Vale4Lock-up (pre-plaster)Roof, windows and external doors in, before the plasterer starts
  4. Fixing inspection in Wyndham Vale5FixingDoors, skirtings and cabinets in, before the painter arrives
  5. Waterproofing inspection in Wyndham Vale6WaterproofingMembrane applied and cured, before the tiler sets out
  6. Pre-handover (PCI) inspection in Wyndham Vale7Pre-handover (PCI)Five to seven days before the practical completion date

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FAQ

Bored piers inspections in Wyndham Vale: common questions

How long does a pier inspection take?

Usually well under an hour on a standard lot.

What if the piers have already been poured?

Then they cannot be inspected. This is the most time sensitive stage of all.

Does your report approve the piers?

No. We report against the drawing. Sign-off belongs to the engineer and the building surveyor.

Will my Wyndham Vale lot have piers?

Many will not. Most estate homes sit on a waffle raft slab, and piers appear where the engineer needs to reach firmer ground.

What are they measured against?

The engineer's pier schedule for your lot, read with AS 2870.

Is it worth being there?

Yes. It is one of the few times you can see what is under your house.

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