Final/Handover Building Inspections
A Final/Handover Building Inspection is a thorough assessment of a newly constructed or recently renovated property before the owner or buyer takes possession. This inspection ensures the building meets safety, quality, and contractual standards, identifying any defects or incomplete work before final payment or handover.
Purpose of a New/Handover Inspection
Identifies defects, poor workmanship, or incomplete tasks.
Provides a report for the owner or buyer to request repairs before finalising the contract.
Helps avoid costly repairs in the future by catching issues early.
Key Areas Inspected
Structural Integrity – Walls, floors, ceilings, foundations.
Exterior & Roofing – Roof condition, gutters, drainage.
Interior Finishes – Paintwork, plastering, flooring, tiles.
Windows & Doors – Proper installation, alignment, locking mechanisms.
Who Should Get a Handover Inspection?
New home buyers before accepting the keys.
Property investors to confirm build quality.
Builders & contractors to rectify defects before client handover.
Contact Burleigh Building Inspections for your New/Handover Inspection.