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Stage & Handover Inspections

Sunshine Coast. Brisbane. Gympie.

- Stage inspections
- Practical completion & Handover Inspections
- 12 month warranty inspections
- 6 Year warranty inspections

Building a new home on the Sunshine Coast, Gympie or Brisbane?

Move into your new home with confidence and peace of mind by ensuring your property has been finished to a high quality standard with our comprehensive Stage and  Handover Inspections.

 

Comprehensive Quality Assurance Stage Inspections

Completed at the 5 critical stages throughout the build ensuring quality workmanship, the build is to the plan, suitable materials are used, and techniques and finishes are to the Australian Standards and QBCC Standards and Tolerances. 

 

Comprehensive Practical Completion and Handover Inspections

Practical Completion and Handover Inspections include thorough walk throughs and dot outs of any unfinished works, damage, untradesman like work or defects which are documented in a comprehensive report. Our reports, which include room labelled photos of defects, comments on the defects, rectifications required, and trades to engage act as the perfect checklist to communicate with your builder. We recommend having this documented prior to completing payments or the build being handed over to support future rectifications or follow up required.

 

 Same Day Reporting Available. Guaranteed Report Turn Around Within 24 Hours of Inspection

In the current challenging climate of construction we encourage both Handover and Stage Inspections to ensure no corners have been cut and construction is completed to a very high standard. Our inspections ensure your build is to the Australian Standards and meet the QBCC Standards and Tolerances.

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why get a Practical completion or handover inspection?

Handover or Practical Completion Inspections: Ensuring Your New Home is Built to Standard

Before making final payments for your newly constructed property, a Handover or Practical Completion Inspection is carried out to ensure the home is completed to an acceptable standard. This inspection takes place just before the new build is handed over to the owner and helps identify any defects, assess the quality of workmanship, and ensure the builder and relevant trades have met the necessary Australian Standards and QBCC Standards and Tolerances Guide.

The inspection provides the owner with a detailed report, complete with photographic evidence and a summary of areas requiring further attention before the keys are handed over. Any defects or incomplete work can be rectified by the builder, who will engage appropriate trades to fix or touch up the issues identified.

Informed Building Inspections:
We thoroughly inspect the property internally and externally to identify incomplete work, safety hazards, major defects, and relevant minor defects in accordance with Australian Standards and the QBCC Standards and Tolerances Guide. Our assessment covers all accessible areas of the building, including:

  • Quality of finishes across all areas including ceilings, walls, tiling, and joinery
  • Functionality of all fixtures such as taps, toilets, and showers to ensure they are leak-free and working properly
  • Completion standards for all areas including windows, doors, and cabinetry, external cladding etc.
Our goal is to support you as the homeowner, ensuring that your newly constructed home meets your expectations and is ready for you to move in without any unresolved issues.

why get stage inspections?

Ensure a Quality Build with Stage Inspections by Informed Building Inspections

Stage Inspections have long been popular in the Southern states and are now becoming an essential part of building a new home in Queensland. These inspections are carried out at five critical stages during your construction project, ensuring that work meets the highest standards outlined in the Australian Standards and the QBCC Standards and Tolerances Guide.

At Informed Building Inspections, we offer the following Stage Inspections:

Stage 1: Pre-Slab Concrete Pour Inspection
Before the concrete slab is poured, we ensure that the foundation is ready and compliant, preventing any potential issues down the track.

Stage 2: Frame Inspection
We check the structural integrity of the framing to ensure everything is aligned and secure. This step is vital to make sure your home’s skeleton is solid and meets all building codes.

Stage 3: Lock Up/Pre-Plaster Inspection
At this stage, we make sure that the external and internal framing is secure, and all required elements are in place before the plaster goes up.

Stage 4: Fixing Stage/Waterproofing/Pre-Paint Inspection
Before painting begins, we inspect waterproofing measures and ensure that all fixtures and fittings are correctly installed. This inspection is crucial in identifying any potential issues before they are covered up.

Stage 5: Handover Inspection/Practical Completion Inspection
Before you take possession of your new home, we conduct a thorough final inspection to ensure everything is complete and to your satisfaction. This step is critical for addressing any defects or issues.

Why Choose Informed Building Inspections?

Our experienced team consists of licensed builders and certified building inspectors. With years of hands-on building experience, we know exactly what to look for and how to ensure a quality, compliant build.

Comprehensive Reporting
After each inspection, we provide a detailed report, so you can easily identify any areas of concern and communicate directly with your builder. This helps resolve issues before work is covered up, ensuring that no defects are hidden from view.

Flexible Packages to Suit Your Needs
Whether you want to book all five Stage Inspections or select the stages most important to you, we offer a tailored approach that fits your budget and project needs.

Personalized Service
When you contact Informed Building Inspections, you’ll speak directly with the owners, who are more than happy to answer any questions about your new construction and inspection needs.

Contact Us Today!

If you’re building on the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, or surrounding areas, give us a call to learn more about our Handover Inspections and other Stage Inspections. We’re here to help guide you through the process and protect your investment from critical errors or defects.

12 Month & 6 Year Warranty inspections?

12 Month Defects Warranty Inspection

 

A 12 Month Defects Warranty Inspection is one of the most valuable follow-up inspections you can have after your Practical Completion Inspection (PCI) or handover. As your new home approaches the end of the builder’s 12-month defects liability period, our independent inspectors identify workmanship issues, incomplete items, and defects that may have become apparent after you’ve lived in the home. We provide a comprehensive report with photographs, giving you the opportunity to have eligible defects rectified by your builder before the defects liability period expires. These inspections are also ideal for investment properties, allowing landlords to identify defects while the property is tenanted and before warranty timeframes end.

 

6 Year Structural Defects Inspection (Queensland)

 

A 6 Year Structural Defects Inspection is an excellent follow-up inspection for homes that have previously undergone a PCI or handover inspection. In Queensland, homeowners may have rights under statutory building warranties for certain structural defects for up to 6 years and 6 months from completion of the building work. If you have concerns about structural movement, cracking, water ingress, or other significant defects, our independent inspectors provide a thorough visual assessment and detailed report with photographs to document any visible issues. This inspection is also highly recommended for investment properties, enabling owners to identify structural concerns while the property is tenanted and before statutory warranty periods expire. Our reports can assist you in discussions with your builder and, where applicable, support a QBCC warranty claim.

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why get a handover inspection?

Handover or Practical Completion Inspections: Ensuring Your New Home is Built to Standard

Before making final payments for your newly constructed property, a Handover or Practical Completion Inspection is carried out to ensure the home is completed to an acceptable standard. This inspection takes place just before the new build is handed over to the owner and helps identify any defects, assess the quality of workmanship, and ensure the builder and relevant trades have met the necessary Australian Standards and QBCC Standards and Tolerances Guide.

The inspection provides the owner with a detailed report, complete with photographic evidence and a summary of areas requiring further attention before the keys are handed over. Any defects or incomplete work can be rectified by the builder, who will engage appropriate trades to fix or touch up the issues identified.

Informed Building Inspections:
We thoroughly inspect the property internally and externally to identify incomplete work, safety hazards, major defects, and relevant minor defects in accordance with Australian Standards and the QBCC Standards and Tolerances Guide. Our assessment covers all accessible areas of the building, including:

  • Quality of finishes across all areas including ceilings, walls, tiling, and joinery
  • Functionality of all fixtures such as taps, toilets, and showers to ensure they are leak-free and working properly
  • Completion standards for all areas including windows, doors, and cabinetry, external cladding etc.
Our goal is to support you as the homeowner, ensuring that your newly constructed home meets your expectations and is ready for you to move in without any unresolved issues.

why get stage inspections?

Ensure a Quality Build with Stage Inspections by Informed Building Inspections

Stage Inspections have long been popular in the Southern states and are now becoming an essential part of building a new home in Queensland. These inspections are carried out at five critical stages during your construction project, ensuring that work meets the highest standards outlined in the Australian Standards and the QBCC Standards and Tolerances Guide.

At Informed Building Inspections, we offer the following Stage Inspections:

Stage 1: Pre-Slab Concrete Pour Inspection
Before the concrete slab is poured, we ensure that the foundation is ready and compliant, preventing any potential issues down the track.

Stage 2: Frame Inspection
We check the structural integrity of the framing to ensure everything is aligned and secure. This step is vital to make sure your home’s skeleton is solid and meets all building codes.

Stage 3: Lock Up/Pre-Plaster Inspection
At this stage, we make sure that the external and internal framing is secure, and all required elements are in place before the plaster goes up.

Stage 4: Fixing Stage/Waterproofing/Pre-Paint Inspection
Before painting begins, we inspect waterproofing measures and ensure that all fixtures and fittings are correctly installed. This inspection is crucial in identifying any potential issues before they are covered up.

Stage 5: Handover Inspection/Practical Completion Inspection
Before you take possession of your new home, we conduct a thorough final inspection to ensure everything is complete and to your satisfaction. This step is critical for addressing any defects or issues.

Why Choose Informed Building Inspections?

Our experienced team consists of licensed builders and certified building inspectors. With years of hands-on building experience, we know exactly what to look for and how to ensure a quality, compliant build.

Comprehensive Reporting
After each inspection, we provide a detailed report, so you can easily identify any areas of concern and communicate directly with your builder. This helps resolve issues before work is covered up, ensuring that no defects are hidden from view.

Flexible Packages to Suit Your Needs
Whether you want to book all five Stage Inspections or select the stages most important to you, we offer a tailored approach that fits your budget and project needs.

Personalized Service
When you contact Informed Building Inspections, you’ll speak directly with the owners, who are more than happy to answer any questions about your new construction and inspection needs.

Contact Us Today!

If you’re building on the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, or surrounding areas, give us a call to learn more about our Handover Inspections and other Stage Inspections. We’re here to help guide you through the process and protect your investment from critical errors or defects.

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At Informed Building Inspections, each inspection we complete provides you with a comprehensive report detailing the current condition of the property in relation to the inspection requirements. These include pre-purchase building and pest inspections, building inspections, pest inspections or handover inspection. Your report, depending on which type of report you choose, will inform you of any Safety Hazards, Major defects or relevant Minor defects that are discovered within the home and provide you with an insight into any additional focus areas for the future maintenance of your home.

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