NEW BUILD HANDOVER
INSPECTION IN
MELBOURNE
A professional handover inspection helps identify visible defects, incomplete works and finishing issues before you accept your newly built property and release final payment.
WELCOME TO PREMIUM NEW BUILD & PEST INSPECTIONS
A newly constructed property may look perfect at first glance, but small defects and incomplete works can sometimes be overlooked during an emotional walkthrough.
Our New Build Handover Inspection (Practical Completion Inspection - PCI) provides an exhaustive visual and diagnostic assessment of accessible areas, helping identify visible workmanship issues, defects and items that require builder rectification before handover.
Comprehensive Defect Detection
Identifying cracks, poor workmanship, misalignment, paint defects and cosmetic blemishes across every room.
Victorian Standards Compliance
Ensuring all construction and finishing works adhere to the VBA Guide to Standards and Tolerances.
Detailed Photographic Report
Fast digital report delivered with high-definition photos and clear explanations for your builder to rectify.
Independent Peace of Mind
We work 100% for you—giving you the expert backing and leverage needed before final settlement.
WHY A NEW BUILD HANDOVER INSPECTION IS IMPORTANT
Before you sign off on practical completion and make your final drawdown payment, an independent handover inspection protects your rights.
Identifying Defects Before Settlement
Catch incomplete works, poor tradesmanship, and cosmetic defects while the builder is legally bound to fix them.
Ensuring Builder Accountability
Our thorough VBA-referenced reports leave no room for builder disputes or delays in rectification.
Avoiding Costly Future Repairs
Prevent defects from deteriorating into expensive long-term maintenance issues after builder warranty periods.
Total Peace of Mind
Move into your brand-new home with absolute confidence knowing every area was checked by a registered inspector.
OUR NEW BUILD HANDOVER INSPECTION PROCESS
During the handover inspection, our registered building inspector thoroughly checks accessible internal and external areas:
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1Internal Walls, Plasterwork & Paint Inspecting plaster joints, cornice alignment, paint coverage, blemishes, and hairline cracking.
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2Doors, Windows & Glazing Ensuring correct clearances, draft seals, smooth sliding operation, locks, and scratch-free glass.
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3Wet Areas, Waterproofing & Tiling Inspecting bathrooms, ensuites, laundry tiling, grout lines, falls to wastes, and silicone sealing.
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4Cabinetry, Joinery & Benchtops Verifying drawer alignments, cabinet levelness, benchtop joins, laminate edging, and soft-close mechanisms.
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5Plumbing Fixtures & Visible Drainage Testing taps, toilets, traps, vanities, and exterior downpipes for leaks and proper fall.
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6Roof Space, Insulation & Facade Checking accessible roof timbers, insulation coverage, sarking, brickwork perpends, and flashings.
WHY CHOOSE US FOR YOUR NEW BUILD HANDOVER INSPECTION?
We offer independent, licensed, and comprehensive inspection services throughout Melbourne.
VBA REGISTERED & INSURED
Fully licensed Victorian Building Inspector (IN-PS 74654) and Domestic Builder (DB-L 100200).
SAME-DAY DETAILED REPORTS
Comprehensive digital defect report with photographic proof delivered within 24 hours.
ADVANCED DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS
Moisture meters and thermal imaging cameras used to detect concealed moisture and missing insulation.
100% INDEPENDENT & UNBIASED
We have no affiliations with builders or developers; we advocate strictly for your best interests.
TRANSPARENT & COMPETITIVE HANDOVER INSPECTION PACKAGES
Fixed-price handover inspection packages tailored to your property size with no hidden fees.
3 BEDROOM
- Full internal & external visual inspection
- Detailed digital report with photos within 24h
- Thermal imaging & moisture testing included
- VBA Standards & Tolerances defect cross-reference
- Direct phone consultation with Ronak Gami
4 BEDROOM
- Full internal & external visual inspection
- Detailed digital report with photos within 24h
- Thermal imaging & moisture testing included
- VBA Standards & Tolerances defect cross-reference
- Direct phone consultation with Ronak Gami
5+ BEDROOM
- Full internal & external visual inspection
- Detailed digital report with photos within 24h
- Thermal imaging & moisture testing included
- VBA Standards & Tolerances defect cross-reference
- Direct phone consultation with Ronak Gami
ENSURE YOUR NEW HOME IS PERFECT
Don't accept handover or release the final progress payment until you are 100% confident your builder has delivered the quality you paid for. Schedule your independent handover inspection today.
BOOK AN INSPECTION NOWCLIENT TESTIMONIALS
What our clients say about our new build handover inspections across Melbourne.
"Ronak inspected our 4-bedroom home in Tarneit right before handover. He found over 40 defects that we would have missed, including unsealed shower screens and missing wall insulation. Truly invaluable service!"
David & Sarah M. (Tarneit)
"Exceptional service! The handover report was delivered on the same day with crisp photos and clear explanations referenced to VBA tolerances. It gave us the confidence to hold our builder accountable before the final drawdown."
Harpreet Singh (Point Cook)
"Ronak is polite, extremely thorough and very knowledgeable. He spent 3 hours going through every nook and corner of our new property. Highly recommend Premium Building Inspections to all new home buyers!"