Safeguard your investment on the Surf Coast with independent new home inspections
Building a new home is an exciting journey, but it also comes with an element of risk. In the rapidly growing coastal communities of Torquay and Jan Juc on the Surf Coast, independent building inspections by Manse Group provide homeowners with the peace of mind that their new home meets the relevant standards for quality and compliance.
Torquay, known as the gateway to the Great Ocean Road, has experienced remarkable growth over the past decade. Housing estates including Quay 2, The Dunes, The Sands, Zeally Bay, Highlander, Stretton, Salt, The Boulevard and Surfview are the perfect location to build a new home for your family or investment.
When including Jan Juc, Bells Beach, and Bellbrae, the area supports over 25,000 permanent residents. This growth is driven by its appealing coastal lifestyle, proximity to Melbourne, and a shift towards regional living. The Surf Coast Shire anticipates continued expansion, with projections indicating a population of 45,438 by 2036.
Manse Group have a team of highly experienced Registered Building Practitioners who can assist with:
- Building Contract Review: Before you sign on the dotted line.
- Stage-by-stage Inspections throughout construction: Independent support throughout your new home build to ensure quality and compliance. The typical inspection stages are pre-pour, frame, pre-plaster, waterproof/fix and final/PCI.
- PCI/Final Handover Inspections: Ensure any defects and concerns are identified so that the builder can rectify them before handover takes place and you receive the keys to your new home.
- Defect Inspections and Expert Witness Reports: Building Defect Inspections & Expert Witness Reports for dispute resolution and VCAT.
- 137B Owner Builder Reports: A statutory requirement when an owner builder has completed building work within the 6.5 years prior to selling their property.
- Builder Insolvency Reports: Inspection of building defects and incomplete works for Domestic Building Insurance Claim.
- Mandatory Inspections: Building inspections for Building Surveyors by a Registered Building Inspector (IN-U).
Our points of difference:
- Inspections completed by a Registered Building Practitioner.
- Our inspections are in accordance with AS 4349.0-2007: Inspection of Buildings and comply with the builder’s OHS requirements.
- Our sample inspection reports provide an insight into our reporting style and show how we mark-up defective items incorporating locations, photos and references to the required standard. Click HERE to view.
- Our sample checklists show what we will check at a minimum at each inspection stage. Click HERE to view.
- During an inspection we check that elements of the construction reflect your building contract and drawings.
- We maintain professionalism and a facts-based approach at all times – Items that are identified as a defect are not a matter of opinion, they simply do not meet the required standard/s.
- Where possible, we liaise with your builder to arrange inspections and take the hassle away from you. Please note, clients are responsible for scheduling re-inspections.
- We can provide access to our online Client Portal and take some extra photos when on site so you can keep track of your build throughout the process. Click HERE for more info.
- Member of Master Builders Association of Victoria, Building Dispute Practitioners Society and The Australian Society of Building Consultants Inc.
- Reports typically sent within 24-48 hours of inspection.
- We are here for you throughout the build, you can contact us anytime.
- We are proudly owned and operated in Geelong.
Whether you are starting your building journey in Torquay, mid-way through with some concerns, coming up to the PCI stage or have a building defect that needs investigating, contact our friendly team for some information and a customised quote.
