Handover day is exciting — but it's also your best opportunity to have defects fixed before final payment. We inspect your new build against the finish you were promised, and give you a clear list of what needs attention before you accept it.
Carried out specifically before your final handover, we go through the property methodically, checking workmanship and finishes against the minimum tolerances and standards set out in the WA Guide to Standards and Tolerances — not just a quick walk-through.
We check that workmanship meets the minimum tolerances and standards set out in the WA Guide to Standards and Tolerances, so you can see where something is a genuine defect rather than normal variation.
Paint, tiling, cabinetry, joinery and general finish quality throughout the home.
Alignment, operation, seals and locking hardware throughout the property.
Taps, drainage and visible signs of leaks at fixtures and connections.
Power points, switches and light fittings, checked for correct operation.
Driveways, paths, drainage, retaining and fencing against what was included.
Where plans and inclusions are available to us, we compare what's been built against what was agreed.
Handover is your leverage moment.
Once you accept the property and make final payment, getting defects fixed gets a lot harder. A practical completion inspection gives you a clear, written list to take back to your builder — while you still have the leverage to get it right.
Photos from our own practical completion inspections around Perth — not stock imagery.
Whether it's a new house, a knockdown-rebuild, or a major renovation nearing completion — if you're about to sign off and hand over final payment, this inspection is worth having done first.
We inspect before your final handover walk-through with the builder, so you go in with a clear list already in hand rather than relying on a rushed on-the-day check.
Nearing completion of a major renovation? The same principle applies — get an independent set of eyes on the finished work before you release final payment.
A clear, written list — not just a walk-through and a handshake.