Why Stage Inspections Matter in Brisbane | Real Build Defect Example 2026
Real Brisbane stage inspection footage showing termite barrier damage found before brickwork started. Learn why independent stage inspections throughout your build matter and why defects are easier to identify before they get covered.
4/25/20262 min read
Real Brisbane Stage Inspection Example This Week | Damaged Termite Barrier Found Before Brickwork
Updated May 2026 – real inspection footage from a Brisbane new build this week.
This week during a real rough-in stage inspection on a Brisbane new build, BSPI Inspections identified multiple areas where the termite barrier had been damaged just before external brickwork was about to begin.
Once the bricks go up, this type of damage can become completely hidden forever.
That is exactly why stage inspections matter.
Watch the Real Inspection Video
The video below shows real footage from this week’s Brisbane stage inspection.
Each red mark highlights a location where the termite barrier had been damaged or compromised before the wall was covered by brickwork.
What Was Found?
During the rough-in inspection, multiple sections of the termite barrier were identified as damaged around the external wall framing.
At this stage of construction, the wall sarking, framing and termite protection systems are still exposed and visible, making it one of the last opportunities to identify these types of issues before they are permanently covered.
Once the brickwork is installed, many homeowners may never know the damage existed.
Why This Matters
Termite barriers form part of the home’s termite management system and are designed to help reduce the risk of concealed termite entry into the property.
Damage can occur during construction from:
Trades moving materials
Ladders and tools contacting the wall wrap
General construction activity during rough-in works
Penetrations through sarking and barrier systems
Without an independent stage inspection, these issues can easily remain hidden behind completed works.
Why Rough-In Stage Inspections Matter
Many homeowners only organise an inspection at Practical Completion (PCI), however by that stage much of the home has already been covered.
A rough-in stage inspection gives homeowners the opportunity to identify issues before:
Brickwork starts
Internal wall linings are installed
Defects become concealed
Rectification becomes more difficult
This stage is also a good opportunity to inspect:
Damaged wall sarking
Missing grommets to steel framing
Plumbing and electrical rough-ins
Frame straightening
Missing structural components
General workmanship before the home is closed up
The earlier issues are identified, the easier they generally are to rectify.
Brisbane Stage Inspections
BSPI Inspections provides independent new home stage inspections across Brisbane and surrounding areas including:
Pre-Slab Inspections
Frame Stage Inspections
Rough-In Inspections
Waterproofing Inspections
Fixing Stage Inspections
Practical Completion (PCI) Inspections
If you are building a new home in Brisbane, stage inspections help identify issues before they are covered by completed works.
Book Your Brisbane Stage Inspection
Book your independent Brisbane stage inspection today.
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