Reliable Practical Completion Inspections Pre Purchase, Pre Sale, Pre Auction & More.
Fast, comprehensive reports at competitive prices.
Our reports are custom and comprehensive, designed to tell you everything you need to know before you buy or sell a property.
We're proud to offer reports that exceed Australian Standards (AS 4349.1-2007 and AS 4349.3)
Our reports are custom and comprehensive, designed to tell you everything you need to know before you buy or sell a property.
We're proud to offer reports that exceed Australian Standards
(AS 4349.1-2007 and AS 4349.3)
A Practical Completion Inspection (PCI) is essential for homeowners and property investors who are reaching the final milestone of a new build or major renovation. This inspection occurs once the builder claims the works are "practically complete." It is the final opportunity for the client to identify defects, omissions, and non-compliance issues before taking possession and issuing the final progress payment.
While a builder may believe a project is finished, an independent PCI ensures that the "Standard of Trade" meets the requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC) and relevant Australian Standards. We identify both patent defects (visible issues like poor finishes) and latent risks. Having a professional, line-itemed defect list provides the necessary leverage to ensure the builder rectifies all outstanding issues before the keys are handed over.
Yes. A brand-new home is often the largest investment a person will make, yet it is susceptible to "end-of-project fatigue" where finishing trades may rush to meet deadlines. Our Handover reports provide a comprehensive audit of workmanship, from cabinetry alignment and paint finishes to external drainage and structural integrity. We ensure the building is not just "ready to move in," but compliant and finished to a high professional standard.
We understand that the window between the builder’s Notice of Practical Completion and the final walkthrough is often narrow. We prioritize these requests, typically conducting the site audit within 24–48 hours. To ensure your move-in date isn't delayed, we provide the completed technical report within 24 hours of the inspection, allowing you to present the rectification list to your builder immediately.
Our pricing is tiered based on the complexity and scale of the project. While a professional inspection represents a small fraction of the total build cost, the value it provides is significant. Identifying a major defect—such as incorrect falling in wet areas or sub-standard external cladding—during the PCI stage saves the owner from the stress and expense of pursuing the builder during the statutory warranty period.
Absolutely. Expert Building Inspectors is a fully licensed and insured firm specializing in high-level compliance. Our inspectors are experts in the BCA (Building Code of Australia) and utilize advanced diagnostic tools to ensure no defect is missed. All inspections are covered by professional indemnity insurance, ensuring our clients receive the most rigorous and defensible technical reports in the industry.
Our reports are custom and comprehensive, designed to tell you everything you need to know before you buy or sell a property.
We're proud to offer reports that exceed Australian Standards
(AS 4349.1-2007 and AS 4349.3)