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Bored pier inspection in Mickleham

Where the engineering calls for piers, they are checked once bored and reinforced and before any concrete arrives.

  • After boring and steel placement, before any concrete
  • About 1 hour on site
  • Report within 24 hours
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Stage1 of 7
When to bookAfter boring and steel placement, before any concrete
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 Mickleham 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 Mickleham builds

Parts of the Hume corridor carry fill and variable ground, and where the engineer specifies piers the depth on the drawing is the number that has to be met.

What we find at this stage in Mickleham

  • Pier depth short of the engineering
  • Cage not centred so cover is uneven
  • Water or spoil left in the base
  • Diameter inconsistent between piers
  • Cage lifted clear of the bottom
Sample findings

Sample defects found during our bored piers inspections in Mickleham

Annotated findings from Bored piers inspections on Mickleham builds. Client addresses withheld.

Bar chairs required to hold the reinforcement at the correct height, found during a slab pre-pour inspection in Mickleham
Bar chairs required to hold the reinforcement at the correct height

The other stages of a Mickleham build

  1. Slab pre-pour inspection in Mickleham2Slab pre-pourThe day before the pour, while pods, steel and formwork are open
  2. Frame inspection in Mickleham3FrameOnce the frame and trusses are up and the roof is on, before sarking and cladding
  3. Lock-up (pre-plaster) inspection in Mickleham4Lock-up (pre-plaster)After roof, cladding and external doors, before the plasterer
  4. Fixing inspection in Mickleham5FixingOnce mouldings, doors and joinery are in and before painting
  5. Waterproofing inspection in Mickleham6WaterproofingAfter the membrane is applied and before the tiler starts
  6. Pre-handover (PCI) inspection in Mickleham7Pre-handover (PCI)About a week before your practical completion date

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FAQ

Bored piers inspections in Mickleham: common questions

How long does it take?

Under an hour on a typical residential site.

What if the piers are poured already?

They cannot be inspected. This is the most time critical stage of the lot.

Do you certify the piers?

No. We report against the engineering drawing. Certification is the engineer's role.

Does every Mickleham build have piers?

No. Many lots are a waffle raft slab with none.

What is it measured against?

AS 2870, read alongside the engineering issued for your lot.

Can I attend?

Yes, and it is an easy one to follow because everything is open.

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