The exciting day of moving into your brand new home is just around the corner. However, before you finalise everything, there’s a crucial step to ensure a seamless transition—conducting a Pre-Handover Inspection to eliminate any potential defects that could lead to lengthy and challenging discussions with the builder.
Our Pre-Handover Inspection alleviates these concerns for you. Before accepting the keys, we coordinate with the builders to perform a meticulous inspection of the property, ensuring that every aspect meets the expected standards and tolerances before your final payment is released.
Should our inspection uncover any defects, regardless of their size, you have the opportunity to bring them to the builder’s attention for prompt resolution before completing your purchase and moving in. We’ve heard stories of individuals realizing post-purchase, after handing over the money and receiving the keys, that there were unresolved defects. Rectifying these issues with the builder post-settlement can often be a time-consuming and costly process. Avoid finding yourself in such a predicament! Reach out and he will arrange for one of our inspectors to visit the property on your behalf, ensuring everything is in perfect condition before you take over the keys!
Standards & Benefits
- Carried out under Australian Standard AS4349.0 and best-practice protocols
- Ensures adherence to structural, finish, and regulatory specifications
- A defect list with severity grades and photographic evidence
- Contractor-ready formatting to simplify dispute resolution
When to Use a Pre-Handover Inspection
- Prior to final payment
- During the builder’s practical completion phase
- Before the expiry of defect liability building period
Why It Matters
- 1. Avoid costly hidden defects
- 2. Leverage findings during price negotiations
- 3. Meet property disclosure obligations
Process & Transparency
- 1. Duration: typically 1.5–3 hours, depending on property size
- 2. We welcome you to attend the inspection, ask questions, and learn on-site
- 3. Report turnaround: same-day or within 24 hrs
frequently asked questions
Clear answers to your questions
A property inspection is a detailed visual assessment of a property's condition, carried out by a qualified inspector. It identifies any major structural issues, safety concerns, maintenance needs, or defects.
Yes. A property inspection helps uncover problems you might not see during a viewing. It can save you from unexpected repair costs and give you peace of mind before committing to the purchase.
A standard inspection typically covers:
- Structural elements (roof, walls, floors, foundations)
- Plumbing and electrical systems
- Windows and doors
- Moisture issues and water damage
- Roof condition
- Safety hazards
- External structures like garages or decks
Ideally, book your inspection as soon as possible to secure your preferred time. If you’re making an offer on a property, try to arrange the inspection beforehand. Otherwise, make your offer subject to a satisfactory inspection result.