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| Checklist for Internal Fit-out | Owner Builder Beware |
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Waterproofing of wet areas |
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| Is correct tile underlay installed to be waterproofed? | |
| Is waterproofing to standard? Are there any nicks in the membrane? | Inspection of waterproofing is not mandatory in all states however it's highly recommended that it is inspected to avoid costs in the future |
Before internal lining goes in |
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| Make sure ALL trades have completed tasks correctly. It will be too late once house is lined | It will be too late once house is lined! |
| Have shower bases been poured? | |
| Has floor flashing been installed in wet areas? | |
| Are walls straight? | |
| Are power and light points correct? | |
| Is plumbing correct? | |
| Has wall insulation been done? | |
| Has ceiling insulation been one? | |
| Are all inspections completed and signed off? | You must get required sign-offs! |
Interior lining |
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| Has board been installed per manufacturer's instructions? | |
| Has plastering been done well? Especially joins? | |
| Have all imperfections been fixed prior to painting? | |
Tiling to wet areas |
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| Make sure setouts are completed to make tiles sit evenly in the size of rooms | |
| Check to see all joints are watertight | |
| Ensure tiler will use a high quality sealant | |
| Check tiles for chips after laying | |
Kitchen |
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| Are you happy with workmanship? | |
| Do you have sufficient powerpoints? | |
Painting (after all tiling, joinery and carpentry fitoff) |
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| Are painters using quality paint? | |
| Have correct paints been used in specific rooms? | |
| Have painters used correct colours? | |
Services fit-off |
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| Have all services been fitted off e.g. stormwater drains connected, bathroom, kitchen, laundry fixtures and fittings | Generally, if not checked off correctly can become expensive to rectify |