Before you take possession of your newly built home, a handover inspection—also known as a practical completion inspection—is crucial to ensure everything has been completed to the required standard. Our handover inspections in Melbourne provide a detailed examination of your property before final settlement, helping to identify any construction defects, incomplete work, or non-compliance with Australian building standards and NCC Building Codes. We also check your plans and specifications to ensure you have exactly what you paid for. Our comprehensive handover inspection report assesses structural integrity across foundations, walls, ceilings, and flooring. We thoroughly check roofing and gutters, plumbing and drainage, electrical systems, windows and doors, paintwork and finishes, fixtures and fittings, and insulation and ventilation. We provide independent, unbiased, and easy-to-read reports with photographic evidence of any defects. It is best to schedule this inspection once the builder has declared practical completion but before final payment. This allows you to hold the builder accountable and get defects rectified before settlement. While a builder's warranty (DBI) provides some cover, picking up issues now while your home is still under construction will save you headaches in the long run, prevent expensive fixes years down the track, and avoid costly legal disputes.