Seaclusion – Palm Beach
Seaclusion in Palm Beach is a mid-rise apartment development comprising 40 residential units with commercial components and a basement car park.
Total Inspections completed a 12-month defects liability period (DLP) inspection and QBCC inspection to assess building condition after initial occupancy and document visible defects within the builder’s liability period.
Project Details
- 40 residential apartments
- Mid-rise development
- Commercial component
- Basement car park
- Located in Palm Beach
The development includes mixed-use elements, shared infrastructure, and repeated construction across residential levels.
Inspection Scope
The inspection focused on defects visible after the first year of use.
External Building Elements
Inspection included:
- External walls and finishes
- Visible cracking and movement
- Balconies and structural connections
- Roof drainage points where accessible
Commercial and Shared Areas
Inspection included:
- Ground-level commercial interfaces
- Access areas and common circulation spaces
- General condition of finishes
Internal Areas
Accessible residential and common areas were assessed for:
- Wall and ceiling cracking
- Door and window operation
- Finishing defects linked to movement
Basement and Common Property
Shared areas were reviewed, including:
- Basement car park condition
- Signs of water ingress
- Drainage performance
- Access and circulation areas
Purpose of a 12-Month DLP and QBCC Inspection
The inspection is completed within the builder’s defects liability period.
At this stage, defects linked to:
- Construction methods
- Installation
- Early building movement
The QBCC component aligns findings with statutory requirements.
Application to Mixed-Use Developments
Buildings with residential and commercial components require review across different usage areas.
Inspection supports:
- Identification of defects across residential and commercial sections
- Assessment of shared systems such as basements and drainage
- Documentation for body corporate and property management
Inspection Method
Total Inspections conducts inspections under QBCC licensing with a focus on visible building 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 Inspection
Total Inspections provides DLP and QBCC inspections across the Gold Coast and Brisbane.
Call 1800 868 251 or visit https://totalinspections.com.au/ to arrange an inspection.