Gemstone - Greenslopes
Gemstone in Greenslopes is a multi-building residential development comprising 70 apartments across three buildings of four, five, and six levels, with a shared basement car park.
Total Inspections completed a 6.5-year defect inspection and QBCC inspection to assess building condition across structures and common property before the end of the statutory warranty period.
Project Details
- 70 residential apartments
- Three buildings (4, 5, and 6 levels)
- Basement car park
- Located in Greenslopes, Brisbane
The development includes multiple structures with shared infrastructure and repeated construction elements.
Inspection Scope
The inspection focused on visible defects after extended occupancy.
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
Multi-Building Considerations
Due to multiple structures, inspection considered:
- Consistency of defects across buildings
- Repeated construction issues
- Differences in condition between buildings
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 Multi-Building Developments
Developments with multiple buildings require comparison across structures.
Inspection supports:
- Identification of recurring defects across buildings
- 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 focus on visible condition.
Moisture detection and thermal imaging may be used where required.
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 Brisbane.
Call 1800 868 251 or visit https://totalinspections.com.au/ to arrange an inspection.