Fix stage is the most trade-intensive phase of the build. Plumbing, electrical, data, insulation, plasterboard, joinery and finishes must all be installed in the correct sequence. Poor trade scheduling causes costly rework and is the number one source of build delays.
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Major Stage. Fix Complete
01
Rough-In Plumbing
3 delivery methods
02
Rough-In Electrical
3 delivery methods
03
Data & Communications
3 delivery methods
04
Gas Rough-In
2 delivery methods
05
Wall & Ceiling Insulation
3 delivery methods
06
Plasterboard / Drywall
3 delivery methods
07
Wet Area Waterproofing
4 delivery methods
08
Internal Doors & Frames
3 delivery methods
09
Kitchen Cabinetry
2 delivery methods
10
Bathroom Vanities & Robes
3 delivery methods
11
Cornices & Architraves
2 delivery methods
12
Skirtings & Trims
3 delivery methods
13
Tiling (Wet Areas)
3 delivery methods
14
Painting (First Coat)
2 delivery methods
15
Fix-Out Inspection
4 delivery methods
Event 01 of 15
ROUGH-IN PLUMBING
The plumber installs waste pipes, vent stacks, hot and cold supply lines through walls and floors before lining. All pipe routes, trap locations and fixture rough-in dimensions are set here; changes after lining are expensive.
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Event 02 of 15
ROUGH-IN ELECTRICAL
The electrician runs conduit and cables to all switch, power, light and appliance positions. Cable types, circuit ratings and switchboard allocation are specified in the electrical drawings lodged with the permit.
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Event 03 of 15
DATA & COMMUNICATIONS
Cat6 data cables, TV antenna cabling and NBN internal cabling are run to all outlet points. Cable pathways and consolidation point locations should be co-ordinated with the electrician to avoid conflicts.
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Event 04 of 15
GAS ROUGH-IN
Licensed gas fitters install gas supply pipes from the meter to all appliance connection points: heaters, cooktops, hot water systems. Pipe sizing is calculated from appliance consumption rates and total run length.
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Event 05 of 15
WALL & CEILING INSULATION
Glasswool or polyester batts are installed in external wall cavities and ceilings per the NatHERS specification. Full fill of cavities (no gaps or compressions) is essential; insulation continuity directly affects energy rating.
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Event 06 of 15
PLASTERBOARD / DRYWALL
Gyprock or equivalent sheets are fixed to wall frames and ceiling joists. Sheet selection (standard, moisture-resistant, fire-rated) depends on location. Screw centres and edge clearances are specified in AS 2589.
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Event 07 of 15
WET AREA WATERPROOFING
All showers, bath surrounds and laundry wet zones must be waterproofed with a compliant membrane before tiling. This is a critical hold point; the building surveyor must inspect before the membrane is covered by tiles.
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Event 08 of 15
INTERNAL DOORS & FRAMES
Door jambs are set and plumbed in openings, then door blanks are hung and fitted. Handle heights, latch alignments and clearances must be correct before cornices and trims are fixed around the reveals.
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Event 09 of 15
KITCHEN CABINETRY
Kitchen cabinets (base and overhead) are installed by the joiner and levelled to the floor and wall. Cabinet installation sequence interacts with tiling, plumbing and electrical; early co-ordination prevents hold-ups.
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Event 10 of 15
BATHROOM VANITIES & ROBES
Bathroom vanity units and built-in robes are installed. These must be fixed to studs (not plasterboard alone) and positioned accurately to align with tiling and plumbing rough-in locations.
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Event 11 of 15
CORNICES & ARCHITRAVES
Cornice is fixed at the wall/ceiling junction using a wet plaster set. Architraves are fixed around door openings. Profile consistency and mitred joins are assessed at the pre-plaster inspection.
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Event 12 of 15
SKIRTINGS & TRIMS
Skirting boards are fixed to the base of walls on all internal timber flooring and carpeted areas. On tiled areas, skirtings are typically installed after tiling is complete to allow correct height control.
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Event 13 of 15
TILING (WET AREAS)
Wall and floor tiles are fixed in bathrooms, ensuites, laundries and kitchen splashbacks. Waterproof membrane must be inspected and approved before tiling begins. Tile layout, grout joint size and lippage tolerances apply.
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Event 14 of 15
PAINTING (FIRST COAT)
A sealer coat is applied to plasterboard before the final finish coats. Surface preparation (filling, sanding, and priming) determines the quality of the final painted finish.
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Event 15 of 15
FIX-OUT INSPECTION
A pre-plaster inspection (rough-in check) is mandatory before wall linings are installed. The building surveyor checks rough-in plumbing, electrical, gas and structural connections that will be concealed in the walls.
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