The slab crack that was not on the drawings
A gap in the concrete floor that was not approved for the design.
Whittlesea 3757 · 25 August 2026
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In short: A wide crack across the driveway slab of a Whittlesea home at practical completion, not shown on the engineering plans.
What we found
A crack in the driveway slab of a Whittlesea home at practical completion, wider than the drawings allowed, and not visible until the concrete was poured.
Why hidden defects are often missed
The crack is in the ground, not a wall or ceiling, and it does not stop the house from standing or doors from opening.
Spotting defects before you sign
Water collects in the crack, grass grows through it, and the driveway surface becomes uneven over time.
Why the final inspection matters most
Under the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995, the builder must finish the work to the approved standards. A crack on the drawings is a breach of that contract.
How we spot faults
We look at the approved engineering and drawings to know what the slab should look like, then we walk the site to compare the finished work.
Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Whittlesea. Licensed building practitioners.
