Pre-slab, frame, lock-up and completion (PCI) inspections for your new build or major renovation.
Building a new home involves several critical checkpoints where defects are easiest — and cheapest — to fix. Our stage inspectors attend your site at each key milestone so problems are caught before they're covered up.
Defects found at frame stage are far cheaper to fix than after lining.
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Get Instant QuoteThe final weeks of a new build can be exciting, but they are also when small defects may be overlooked. An independent handover inspection gives homeowners a clearer picture of the property before responsibility shifts from the builder. It can identify issues with workmanship, missing items, finishing issues, and glaring defects that may need to be corrected before settlement or occupancy.
A well-timed pre handover inspection helps buyers approach the final walkthrough with practical information rather than relying only on appearance. From doors and windows to internal finishes and accessible construction details, the process creates a structured record of items that deserve closer review before the home is accepted.
Construction concerns are easier to discuss when documented before the property is formally handed over. A professional handover inspection can highlight issues that may not stand out during a casual walkthrough and give owners an organised basis for communicating with their builder.
For homeowners nearing practical completion, a pre handover inspection focuses on workmanship, installation and finishing details that may require correction. The purpose is to give the owner a clearer understanding of the home’s condition while there is still an opportunity to raise outstanding items.
Typical areas considered can include:
Receiving the keys should come with confidence in the condition of the home. By arranging a handover inspection, owners gain an independent perspective before accepting completed work. Clear observations, supporting photographs and an organised report can make it easier to understand what has been found and which items may need follow-up.
A pre handover inspection can support more productive conversations with the builder by replacing general concerns with documented observations. This gives homeowners a practical reference during the final construction stage and reduces the chance of visible issues being missed before moving in.
Inspect360 helps Sydney homeowners gain visibility across construction milestones. At completion, its inspection service provides observations and photo-backed reporting so clients can understand the property. The focus is on clear documentation and useful information that homeowners can take into discussions with the builder, helping them to approach handover with more confidence and fewer unanswered questions.
You can book one stage at a time or as a package covering all four milestones.
Our reports reference the National Construction Code and relevant standards to support your position.
Yes, we tailor stage inspections to major renovations and extensions as well as new builds.
A stage inspection checks your new build at key milestones before work is covered up. Common stages include pre-slab, frame, lock-up and practical completion, helping identify defects while they are easier to fix.
Inspecting each major stage provides better oversight because different construction elements become hidden as work progresses. You can book individual inspections or arrange coverage across all four key milestones.
A frame stage inspection reviews accessible structural elements such as framing, bracing and tie-downs. Identifying concerns at this stage can make defects easier and less costly to address before internal finishes are installed.
A pre-slab inspection reviews accessible site preparation, footings and plumbing-related elements before the slab is poured. Identifying issues before concrete work continues can help prevent problems becoming difficult to correct.
Yes. A practical completion inspection can identify visible defects, unfinished work, poor workmanship and finishing issues before handover, giving homeowners a documented basis for discussing corrections with the builder
Yes. A photo-backed inspection report provides documented observations from an independent inspector. This can give homeowners clearer evidence to discuss identified issues with the builder and determine whether further advice is needed.
Yes. Stage inspections can be suitable for major renovations where construction progresses through important milestones. The inspection scope can be tailored to the renovation works, property and accessible construction elements.
Inspect360 provides photo-backed digital reports within 24 hours of each stage inspection. The report documents relevant findings clearly, helping homeowners review issues and discuss required corrections with their builder.
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