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Independent GJ Gardner Building Inspections — Moreton Bay & SEQ

Building with GJ Gardner? VG Inspect gives you an independent, QBCC-licensed inspection at each stage — a consistent benchmark for your home no matter which franchise office built it.

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From $660 (new homes under 220m²) — larger homes quoted on request · Same-week availability · Same-Day Digital Reports

Last updated: May 2026

Building with GJ Gardner? An independent set of eyes

GJ Gardner Homes operates on a franchise model — each office is independently owned and run, which gives owners a strong local relationship and flexibility on custom and standard plans alike. Across the northern Moreton Bay corridor that often means a mix of suburban builds and larger acreage or semi-rural lots. VG Inspect works alongside GJ Gardner owners as an independent inspector — never engaged or paid by the builder. We provide an additional, owner-focused set of eyes that complements the franchise's own quality control and the private certifier's compliance role, documenting every item against the National Construction Code, the relevant Australian Standards and the QBCC Standards and Tolerances Guide so you know exactly where your build stands.

What VG Inspect commonly checks on a GJ Gardner build

With GJ Gardner's franchise flexibility and the larger or acreage lots common across this corridor, we pay close attention to site-specific drainage, slab design for the soil class, and consistency of finish. Stage by stage:

Slab & site stage

Slab and footing design against the engineer's drawings and AS 2870 — important on acreage and reactive-soil lots where slab class can vary across the block.
Termite management per AS 3660.1 and correct set-down levels at wet areas.
Site drainage, overland flow and finished levels on larger lots where stormwater has further to travel.

Frame stage

Wall and roof framing, bracing, tie-downs and truss connections per AS 1684 and the engineer's design, including the wind classification under AS 4055 for more exposed or acreage sites.
Stud straightness, lintel sizing and service penetrations before linings.
Any custom-plan structural details checked against the approved drawings.

Lock-up & waterproofing

Wet-area waterproofing to showers, bathrooms, laundry and any ensuite per AS 3740 before tiling.
External cladding, brickwork or render, flashings, weep holes and sealants.
Roof covering, valleys, flashings and penetrations per NCC Volume 2 Part 3.5, plus any tank or rural plumbing connections where applicable.

PCI / handover

Internal finishes against QBCC Section 14 tolerances, with particular attention to consistency of workmanship across a custom plan.
Joinery, benchtops, fixtures, appliances and contract-specified inclusions installed as agreed.
Site works, driveway, drainage and the compliance documentation pack (Form 16s, Form 21, waterproofing and termite notices).

See how a handover inspection works on a new build — PCI / handover inspection.

Suburbs where we inspect GJ Gardner homes

VG Inspect carries out independent inspections alongside GJ Gardner owners right across the northern Moreton Bay growth corridor and the wider South East Queensland market. A few of the suburbs and estates we cover:

Not sure if we cover your estate or stage? Book online or call us — 07 3180 8041 — and we'll confirm before charging anything.

Why an independent inspection alongside GJ Gardner

Asking for an independent inspection is not about doubting your GJ Gardner franchise — it is about having someone in your corner whose only client is you. Because each franchise is independently run, an external, standards-based report gives you a consistent benchmark regardless of which office built your home. The private certifier checks regulatory compliance, not finish quality or your contract inclusions, and your builder's team is juggling several jobs at once. A VG Inspect report bridges that gap with photographed, clause-referenced items your supervisor can action efficiently. Most builders would rather rectify a flagged item before handover than have it resurface as a warranty claim — so a fair, professional report helps the whole project, which is exactly how we like to work across South East Queensland.

Inspection types for GJ Gardner builds

PCI / Handover inspection — $660 (new homes under 220m²)Independent final inspection before you accept the keys to your new GJ Gardner home. Our most-booked inspection. Includes a detailed photographic report delivered the same day. Larger homes are individually quoted.

Construction stage inspections — from $550Pre-pour, slab, frame, waterproofing and enclosed (lock-up) inspections. Catch defects before they're covered up by the next trade.

Warranty inspection (11-month) — from $550Booked near the 11-month mark to identify defects that have emerged in the first year, before the 12-month statutory defect liability period closes.

GJ Gardner inspection FAQs

Are you connected to my GJ Gardner franchise?

No. VG Inspect is independent of GJ Gardner and every franchise office — we are not paid or appointed by the builder. You are our only client, so our assessment is yours alone.

Each GJ Gardner office is different — does that matter for an inspection?

It is actually a good reason to have one. Because franchises are independently run, an external, standards-based report gives you a consistent benchmark no matter which office built your home — every item measured against the same NCC, Australian Standards and QBCC tolerances.

I'm building on acreage with GJ Gardner — do you inspect those?

Yes. Acreage and semi-rural lots are common across this corridor, and they bring specific things to watch — slab design for variable soil, site drainage over a larger lot, wind classification, and any tank or rural plumbing. We factor all of that into the inspection.

When should I book my GJ Gardner handover inspection?

Book as soon as you receive the practical completion notice — typically 5 to 14 days before handover. Booking early protects your slot and leaves room for a re-inspection after any rectification.

What does a GJ Gardner inspection cost?

Handover (PCI) inspections are $660 for new homes under 220m², larger homes quoted on request. Stage and warranty inspections start from $550, with no travel surcharge across Moreton Bay and the northern corridor.

Where do you inspect GJ Gardner homes?

Throughout the northern Moreton Bay corridor and wider SEQ — including Caboolture, Morayfield, Kinma Valley, Aspire on Anderson, Narangba, Burpengary East, North Harbour and Bellmere. Call us to confirm coverage for your specific lot.

Book your independent GJ Gardner inspection

Building with GJ Gardner? Have an independent, QBCC-licensed inspector (Licence 1318443) on your side before handover. Book online or call 07 3180 8041 — same-week availability across South East Queensland.

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