New Home Handover Inspection (PCI)
Finish strong – ensure your new home is built right before you move in
Service Description
Your new home is almost complete—but before you receive the keys, a Handover Inspection (also called a Practical Completion Inspection or PCI) gives you peace of mind that everything is finished to standard, specification, and quality. At Oz Building & Pest Inspections, we conduct thorough handover inspections to help you identify any incomplete, defective, or poor-quality workmanship before final payments are made. This empowers you to request rectifications while the builder is still contractually obligated to fix them. Our inspection covers: - Internal and external finishes (walls, floors, ceilings, paintwork, cabinetry, tiling) - Doors, windows, and locks - Plumbing fixtures and fittings - Electrical fittings (power points, lights, switches – visually checked only) - Roofing, guttering, insulation (if visible) - Garage doors, driveways, fencing and landscaping (if included in the contract) - Fixtures, fittings, appliances (where installed) - Safety issues and compliance with acceptable industry tolerances - Cosmetic and workmanship defects We inspect your home against building best practices and the Victorian Guide to Standards and Tolerances, helping ensure your builder completes the project to the expected level of quality. A clear, photographic report will be provided within 24-48 hours, listing all identified issues so you can forward them directly to your builder for rectification.
Cancellation Policy
Oz Building & Pest Inspections – Safety and Satisfaction Guaranteed We value your time and strive to provide prompt, professional service for all our clients. To ensure fairness and efficient scheduling, please review our booking and cancellation terms below: Booking Policy All bookings are confirmed upon receipt of necessary property access details and client contact information. We aim to deliver reports within 24–48 hours following the inspection, depending on the service type. For time-sensitive inspections (e.g., property settlements), please advise us at the time of booking so we can prioritise accordingly. Payment is required before or on the day of inspection, unless otherwise arranged in writing. Cancellation & Rescheduling A minimum of 24 hours’ notice is required for all cancellations or reschedule requests. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice may incur a 30% cancellation fee. No-shows or cancellations after the inspector has arrived at the property will result in the full inspection fee being charged. If we are unable to access the property at the time of inspection due to incorrect details or lack of coordination with the agent/owner, this will be treated as a late cancellation. Weather and Site Access In the event of unsafe weather conditions or access issues that prevent a full inspection, we may reschedule at no extra charge. You (the client) are responsible for ensuring safe and clear access to all areas to be inspected. Need to Change Your Booking? To reschedule or cancel, please contact us as soon as possible via: 📞 0415 331 313 📧 info@ozbuildinginspections.com.au
Contact Details
Melbourne VIC, Australia
+61 415 331 313
info@ozbuildinginspections.com.au