Building a new home is an exciting milestone, but before you take handover of your new property and pay your builder any outstanding money, it is crucial to conduct a final building inspection. A practical completion inspection, also commonly referred to as a handover inspection, involves engaging an independent, licensed building inspector with extensive industry knowledge to thoroughly check the condition and workmanship of your new house. During this inspection, our experts conduct a meticulous assessment of the property to identify any minor issues or cosmetic imperfections. This includes looking for stained flooring, uneven plaster, incomplete paintwork, loose fittings, damaged render, and ceiling or manhole damage. While these defects typically do not have a significant impact on the structural integrity of the home, they can affect its daily functionality or cause frustrating problems down the track. Because regulation checks are completed during each stage of the build to ensure everything is up to code, this inspection focuses primarily on the final finish rather than major structural defects. Our inspectors evaluate all accessible areas, including the interior rooms, roof void, building exterior, sub-floor, roof exterior, and the surrounding property within 30 meters, such as driveways and retaining walls. We provide a comprehensive, easy-to-read report within 24 hours that includes detailed notes and photographic evidence of each defect's location. Armed with this report, you can confidently liaise with your builder to ensure all listed defects are rectified before you move in. If required, we can also conduct a follow-up inspection to confirm that all rectification work has been completed to a high standard.