Jewel Birtinya
Jewel Birtinya is a residential apartment development comprising 106 units across eight levels with a basement car park. Buildings of this type require inspection at the end of the statutory defect period to identify issues that develop over time across structure, waterproofing, and shared building elements.
Total Inspections conducted a 6.5-year defect inspection alongside a QBCC inspection to document building condition and identify defects before the expiry of statutory protection.
Project Details
- 106 residential units
- Eight-level apartment building
- Basement car park
- Located in Birtinya, Sunshine Coast
The development includes vertical construction, shared infrastructure, and repeated building elements across multiple levels.
Inspection Scope
The inspection focused on defects visible after extended use and environmental exposure.
External Building Elements
Inspection included:
- External walls and finishes
- Visible cracking and movement
- Balconies and structural connections
- Roof drainage points where accessible
Basement and Common Property
Shared areas were reviewed, including:
- Basement car park condition
- Signs of water ingress
- Drainage performance
- Access and circulation areas
Internal Areas
Accessible internal and common areas were assessed for:
- Wall and ceiling cracking
- Movement-related defects
- General condition of finishes
Waterproofing Indicators
Inspection included visible signs of moisture-related issues:
- Water staining
- Drainage performance across balconies and roof areas
- Junctions between structural elements
Purpose of a 6.5-Year Defect Inspection
The 6.5-year inspection aligns with the final stage of the QBCC statutory warranty period.
At this stage, defects linked to:
- Structural movement
- Waterproofing failures
- Material degradation
Documenting these defects allows them to be raised before liability expires.
Application to Mid-Rise Residential Buildings
Mid-rise apartment buildings include repeated structural and finishing elements across levels.
Inspection supports:
- Identification of recurring defects across multiple units
- Assessment of shared systems such as basements and drainage
- Documentation for body corporate review
Inspection Method
Total Inspections conducts defect inspections under QBCC licensing with a focus on visible building condition.
Moisture detection and thermal imaging may be used where required to support findings.
Inspection is limited to accessible areas at the time of assessment.
Reporting
The inspection report includes:
- Description and location of defects
- Photographic evidence
- Notes on building condition
The report is used by:
- Body corporate committees
- Property managers
- Owners
Book a Building Defect Inspection
Total Inspections provides 6.5-year defect inspections and QBCC assessments across the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane.
Call 1800 868 251 or visit https://totalinspections.com.au/ to arrange an inspection.