New Home Handover Inspection
Practical Completion Inspections
Post Handover/Warranty Inspection
Be certain before making your final payment
A handover or home inspection covers the final stage of the construction in a home. It is critical to perform this inspection with someone that knows what should be expected in the assessment. An independent, experienced professional will ensure that your home is built to completion, at an acceptable industry standard.
This is the best opportunity to assess all finished works and identify any defects to the builder before the final payment is made. We will highlight non-compliancies, incomplete works, substandard workmanship and poor attention to detail, finishing element defects and any safety concerns.
All building works will be thoroughly checked with any discrepancies to the Victorian Building Authorities Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2015 identified and compiled in a detailed, photographic PDF report.
The unbiased independent assessment covers both the interior and exterior of the dwelling, sub-floor, roof space and roof exterior. It also includes assessment of the property’s site such as driveways, paths, drainage issues, fencing and retaining walls.
Blooms’ Handover, New home and Practical Completion Inspection (PCI) reports are completed and compiled by a certified, fully insured, registered builder with over 20 years experience in the industry. The same process apples to home maintenance inspection or home warranty inspection to be carried out shortly after moving in to your new dwelling.
Don’t sign off before it’s too late, ensure you are getting what you have paid for!
Inspection Equipment we use
To assist our inspection process and to identifying hidden and concealed defects we use specialised equipment.
- Digital Moisture Meter
- Thermal Camera
- Borescope Camera
- Light Beam Laser Level
- High Powered LED Torches
- Specialised Sounding Tool
Areas assessed
- Building interior and exterior
- The site
- Sub-floor
- Roof space
- Garage and sheds
- Fencing and retaining walls
- Driveways and paths
- Surface drainage
Sub standard and incomplete workmanship will be identified
What’s the Process?
Step 1: Request a Quote
Complete our Online Enquiry Form for a personalised quote specific to your type of inspection service required. This will be responded to as a matter of urgency by the actual inspector between 07:00 – 22:00, 7 days a week. Or call Simon on 0432 078 606 to discuss your requirements in person.
Step 2: Book a Time
Once you have accepted our quote we will contact the builder of your home to arrange the first available inspection time. We understand our services is depended upon when making time critical decisions so we endeavour to conduct the inspection within 1-2 days of being consulted to do so. Book an appointment link here
Step 3: Inspect Property
The onsite inspection generally takes 2 hours but will vary depending upon the type of inspection service requested and the specific property itself. The scope of the inspection covers the site, it’s buildings interiors and exteriors, roofing, roof voids, subfloors, garages, sheds, pergolas, decking, driveways, paths, surface drainage, fencing and more!
Step 4: Verbal Briefing
At the conclusion of the site inspection, our inspector will call you to summarise the findings and discuss any significant issues or concerns noted during the inspection. This provides instant feed back on the property inspected. It is a critical component of ensuring that reported defects, safety issues and required maintenance issues are clearly understood. This often prompts many questions regarding the property which enables us to clarify and further describe findings and outcomes.
Step 5: Compile Report
Compiling the report involves collating all of the inspection information together and presenting it in a thorough, detailed, yet understanding format. This can take a few hours itself but we believe it is worth the effort. The report clearly identifies minor and major defects including potential safety hazards, structural defects and if requested to do so, timber pest findings and recommendations. The report is sent electronically, usually the night of the inspection.
