Frame Stage Inspection Brisbane – What We Check & Why It’s Critical

Frame Stage Inspection Brisbane – Why It Matters & What We Check

When you’re building a new home in Brisbane or anywhere across South East Queensland, the frame stage inspection is one of the most important checks you’ll do.

It’s your chance to make sure the bones of your home are built right — before everything gets covered up.

What Is a Frame Stage Inspection?

A frame stage inspection is carried out once your wall and roof frames are up, and before any internal linings (like plasterboard) go on.

It checks that the timber or steel framing has been built in line with:

• The approved building plans

• The National Construction Code (NCC)

• Australian Standards (like AS1684 for timber framing)

This inspection ensures your home’s structure is sound, safe, and ready for the next step.

Common Issues We Find at Frame Stage

Even with big-name builders, we regularly see defects such as:

• Bowed, twisted, or missing studs

• Undersized lintels or beams

• Roof trusses installed incorrectly or not braced properly

• Frame overhang on slabs

• Incorrect nailing or fixing methods

• Termite barrier breaches already forming

Some of these defects may seem minor — but once they’re covered up, they can cause serious structural issues, wall cracking, or water damage later.

Why Choose BSPI for Your Frame Inspection?

At BSPI Inspections, we specialise in construction stage inspections for homeowners across Brisbane and SEQ. We’re fully licensed and independent, and we work for you, not the builder.

We take our job seriously — whether we’re inspecting a $400K first home or a multi-million-dollar prize home (yes, we inspect those too). Every client gets our full attention.

✅ Clear, detailed reports within 24 hours
✅ Photos of every defect
✅ Honest, easy-to-understand feedback
✅ Local knowledge of builders and developments

We also hold builders accountable for messy sites — we’re seeing too many new estates around Brisbane and Samford with debris and rubbish ending up in local creeks and bushland. We report it.

When Should You Book a Frame Stage Inspection?

Book your frame inspection as soon as your builder tells you the frame is complete — ideally before any electrical or wall linings go in. We’ll coordinate access with your supervisor if needed.

Need a trusted stage inspector in Brisbane?
Get in touch with BSPI Inspections today. We’re local, experienced, and here to protect your investment — at every stage.