Manor Lakes Building
Inspections
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Building inspections in Manor Lakes

Double storey frames, upstairs wet areas and roof water: the items we chase on Manor Lakes homes.

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  • Report back within 24 hours
  • Registered with the BPC, fully insured
  • Rated 4.8 from 570+ reviews
  • Independent inspectors since 2014
  • Thermal imaging and drone on site
  • Every defect tied to its standard
  • Bookings inside the same week
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What we inspect

Inspections we carry out in Manor Lakes

Dilapidation Reports in Manor Lakes

Dilapidation Reports

Your home's condition on record before the neighbouring lot is dug out and built.

Our building inspectors
Why Manor Lakes owners choose us

Independent. Licensed. Insured.

  • Upper floors checked against the engineering
  • Showers run before the keys change hands
  • Roof water followed from gutter to drain
  • One inspector across your build where possible
On site in Manor Lakes

Recent Manor Lakes inspections

Framing anchors missing from a strongback in the upper floor structure, found during a frame stage inspection in Manor Lakes
Framing anchors missing from a strongback in the upper floor structure
Upstairs walls not landing over the floor trusses meant to carry them, found during a frame stage inspection in Manor Lakes
Upstairs walls not landing over the floor trusses meant to carry them
Wall bracing cut through after the frame stage, losing its lateral strength, found during a lock-up stage inspection in Manor Lakes
Wall bracing cut through after the frame stage, losing its lateral strength
Sarking not installed beneath the metal roof sheeting, found during a lock-up stage inspection in Manor Lakes
Sarking not installed beneath the metal roof sheeting
Membrane laid straight onto particleboard flooring in an upstairs wet area, found during a waterproofing stage inspection in Manor Lakes
Membrane laid straight onto particleboard flooring in an upstairs wet area
Balustrade below the one metre minimum at a stair landing, found during a fixing stage inspection in Manor Lakes
Balustrade below the one metre minimum at a stair landing
Shower leaking out of its enclosure under a normal spray test, found during a pre-handover (PCI) inspection in Manor Lakes
Shower leaking out of its enclosure under a normal spray test
Box gutter overflow feeding the rainhead, so a blockage backs water up, found during a pre-handover (PCI) inspection in Manor Lakes
Box gutter overflow feeding the rainhead, so a blockage backs water up
Slab mesh resting against service pipes where 25 mm of clearance is needed, found during a slab pre-pour inspection in Manor Lakes
Slab mesh resting against service pipes where 25 mm of clearance is needed
Termite workings and damage in a timber boundary fence, found during a building and pest inspection in Braybrook
Termite workings and damage in a timber boundary fence, Braybrook
How it works

From first call to final report in Manor Lakes

The six steps every Manor Lakes job follows.

  1. 01

    A short conversation

    Tell us the address, whether it is a build or a purchase, and the date you are working towards.

  2. 02

    Your price in writing

    The quote form returns a price straight away. It does not change because of what we find.

  3. 03

    An inspector is assigned

    We book the slot around your builder's program or your contract dates and confirm who is coming.

  4. 04

    The site visit

    Floors, roof space, wet areas and the outside of the home, with the thermal camera and drone where they help.

  5. 05

    A report you can forward

    Photos, locations and the clause behind each item, usually within 24 hours, ready to send to your builder or agent.

  6. 06

    Questions afterwards

    Ring the inspector about any item, and book a reinspection once the builder says the work is done.

Reviews

What Manor Lakes clients said

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G Govindarajan K. Manor Lakes ★★★★★
Detailed Inspection is Carried out and happy to see previous stage fixes are reviewed by the inspector during this stage
Construction stage
E Emma R. Manor Lakes ★★★★★
Ty is very expert in his field even a very single detail he can really inspect. Cheers!!!
Fixing and waterproofing
R Renee F. Rowville ★★★★★
We had a fantastic experience with Hany. As a first home buyer, we were quite nervous about the inspection process, but Hany was brilliant. He was incredibly thorough and didn't miss a single detail. The report provided was comprehensive, easy to read, and included clear photos of every area of concern. It really gave us the confidence. We highly recommend Hany to friends and family in the area.
Pre-purchase
N Nagaraj H. Manor Lakes ★★★★★
Thanks for the detailed report!
Pre-handover (PCI)
Service area

Inspections across Manor Lakes and Wyndham

We inspect every estate in Manor Lakes 3024 and the surrounding suburbs of Wyndham Vale, Mambourin, Werribee, Tarneit, Eynesbury and Quandong. Our local inspectors are on site in Manor Lakes most weeks, so travel never adds to the price.

  • Manor Lakes (Dennis Family)
  • The Village at Manor Lakes townhomes
  • Manor Lakes Central precinct
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FAQ

Building inspections in Manor Lakes: common questions

How is the price of a Manor Lakes inspection worked out?

By the service, the floor area and whether the home is single or double storey. Use the instant quote form for the exact figure on your property; there is no obligation and the price is fixed once you book.

Can you get to Manor Lakes this week?

Usually, yes. We are in Wyndham most weekdays, and a stage inspection can often be slotted in within a day or two of the builder giving you a date.

Do you inspect double storey homes here?

Yes, and a large share of our Manor Lakes frame inspections are double storey. Those take longer on site because the upper floor framing, strongbacks and shear blocks are checked against the engineering as well as the walls.

When should a new Manor Lakes build be inspected?

At the stages your builder's program allows access: slab before the pour, frame, lock-up, fixing with waterproofing, and pre-handover. If you can only book two, frame and pre-handover catch the most.

Can my builder keep the inspector off the site?

Victorian domestic building contracts generally allow the owner, and someone acting for the owner, reasonable access at agreed times. Give the supervisor notice and we arrange a time with them.

What standards are used in the report?

The approved drawings and engineering for your lot, the National Construction Code, the relevant Australian Standards such as AS 1684 and AS 3740, and the Victorian Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2015.

Is a pre-purchase inspection different on a 2010s Manor Lakes house?

The scope is the same visual inspection under AS 4349.1, but on a home of that age we spend more time on sealants, weep holes, roof water and how the ground has been shaped since the landscaping went in.

Is it worth pairing the building report with a timber pest inspection here?

If you are buying, generally yes. Termites forage through gardens and fences across Melbourne's west, and the pest inspection to AS 4349.3 looks for activity, damage and conditions the building inspection does not cover.

How fast will I get the report?

Within 24 hours of the inspection, often the same evening for stage work so the builder can act before the next trade arrives.

Who carries out the inspection?

A registered building practitioner with professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Where possible the same inspector returns for every stage of your build.

My builder says an item is fine. What now?

Each item cites the drawing or clause behind it, which settles most disagreements. If it does not, the next steps are the Building and Plumbing Commission's dispute resolution service (formerly DBDRV) and then VCAT.

Which suburbs do you cover besides Manor Lakes?

All of Manor Lakes 3024 and the surrounding Wyndham suburbs, including Wyndham Vale, Mambourin, Werribee and Tarneit, plus Eynesbury and Quandong on the western side.

Do you test wiring, gas or appliances?

No. Those belong to licensed electricians, gasfitters and installers. We record visible items such as a missing termite notice or a disconnected duct, and the report says where a licensed trade needs to confirm something.

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