Ensure Your New Build is Handover-Ready

 

A Practical Completion Report (also known as a Handover Inspection) is your opportunity to identify issues before the final payment to the builder or signing off on a newly built home or commercial property that construction is complete.

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A building reaches practical completion ready for handover when it is ready for habitation and there are no major works to be completed.

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It is very important to check your building contract to determine the specific details related to Practical Completion and the obligations of both the builder and the client.

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A property owner can engage our services to go through the building works with the Builder on the owners’ behalf.

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We provide detailed handover inspections across Northern NSW with reports delivered in 24 hours.

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What a Practical Completion Report Can Cover:

• Finishes and Fixtures: Examines paintwork, tiling, benchtops, fittings, and cabinetry for quality and completion.

• Functionality Checks: Ensures doors, windows, taps, locks, switches, and appliances work properly.

• Safety and Defect Identification: Notes incomplete items, unsafe installations, or poor workmanship.

• Contract Compliance Review: Confirms that all contracted elements have been completed to standard.

• Warranty-Related Observations: Flags items that may fall under the defect liability period.

 

The Handover Report:

• Lists the Minor Defects that both the Builder and property owner agree to be fixed.

• State when the Builder will attend to the matters.

• Ideally be signed by both the Builder and the property owner as to the items agreed.

• Follow up Inspection  can be arranged if required.

 

Why Handover Inspections Matter:

• Avoid future arguments with your builder

• Get issues fixed before final payment

• Identify warranty matters early

• Ensure quality before you move in

 

Importantly, remember that the builder has a set period time to repair minor defects and structural defects. Should additional defects be identified after moving in the property owner has the opportunity to ask for these to be fixed within the timeframes of building regulations.

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Secure your investment with a professional handover report. We offer fast scheduling and 24-hour turnaround on all reports.

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