Practical Completion Inspection (PCI)
Have you just had a new house built? Our Practical Completion Inspections (PCI) or handover inspections ensure the construction work has been performed as per specification and without defects prior to you taking possession of your property from the builder.
$495
per inspection performed
What’s Included
PCI is the most important inspection of them all.
Independent Practical Completion Inspection (PCI)
Detailed Report with Photos
What Do We Inspect?
- Underfloor Structure
- Flooring
- Roof Space.
- Internal Roof Cover,
- Frame,
- Insulation,
- Sarking,
- Party Walls,
- Venting to External
- Individual Room (Room By Room) Inspections
- Quality of finish,
- Ceiling and cornice,
- Walls and skirting,
- Windows hardware and frames,
- Door hardware,
- Finish
- Cabinets,
- Closets,
- Electrical,
- Tiling,
- Water/drainage,
- Exposed brick,
- Render,
- Plaster,
- Paint
- Cladding
- Floor cover,
- Scratches to window glass, cabinet tops, mirrors, shower screens, ceramic tiles, bath, spa bath, cisterns, pans, toilet seats, cupboard doors, sinks
- Make sure HWS heats, run hot and cold water to all points, check water flow
- Check operation of hot plate, oven (does it turn on), rangehood (paper test on suction), air-conditioner (does it turn on, does it blow air), garage door up and down
- Any specific concerns can be reviewed and checked against plans and contract
- Front elevation and general layout is in accordance with the plans
- Workmanship follows Building Code of Australia and Australian Standards
- Roof Cover.
- Ridge cap,
- Valleys,
- Flashings,
- Gutters,
- Down pipes,
- Soakwells,
- Connections,
- Gables, Eaves
- External Walls.
- Brickwork,
- Render,
- Cladding,
- Lintels,
- External Windows,
- Flyscreens,
- External Taps
- Outside areas.
- External stairs,
- External balconies,
- External balustrades,
- Garages
- Carports
- Patio
- Verandah,
- Pergolas,
- Alfrescos,
- Sheds,
- Paving,
- Driveway,
- Crossover,
- Verge,
- Fences
Same Day Reports
The most comprehensive building inspections in Perth. Our reports go deeper than any other to really allow you to reduce the property purchase price.
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Inspections by Real Builders
Building & Pest Inspections by Accredited Registered Builders (BP12142).
Practical Completion Inspections
Years Experience
Star Google Rating
Their communication was clear, timely and thorough. They made sure we understood everything in our report and were always available to answer questions. We truly felt like they had our best interests at heart.
They ticked every box - knowledgeable, reliable, honest and incredibly supportive during what can be a stressful process.
We are so grateful for their dedication and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone building or buying. Thank you again for standing by us - it genuinely meant so much.
I would not hesitate to recommend them to others.
FAQ
Can you perform same-day inspections?
What do you include in the PCI report?
For all PCI reports, we document our finding, defects and commentary in plain-english. Our practical completion inspection report also includes comprehensive and full photo reports.
Why do I need a Practical Completion Inspection?
You have just invested in what is likely the single largest investment of your life – your new house.
The PCI is a reconciliation of the major construction items with a focus on the finish of key items in the construction.
Practical Completion Inspection also known as (PCI) or handover inspection is an inspection of the building work done on your new home just prior to you taking possession of your property from the builder.
A PCI is an important and not to be ignored report carried out on a newly build home, when a build reached practical completion, the builder or building supervisor should let you know. The point of a PCI is not to pick on the builder, finding bad workmanship will be flagged as well as any other defect found including the cleanliness and state of the home, the main purpose is to determine if the home is free of major defects, is safe, and is fit for occupation.
Although we highly recommend you also perform a construction progress inspection at each stage of the build, if you just want a PCI at the conclusion of the build, this is still a very valuable tool to ensure the build quality is up to scratch. We are able to find defects, workmanship quality, allowable tolerances, and more.
What is the cost?
Practical Completion Inspection (PCI) costs $495+GST
Don’t forget, we beat any price!
When is a practical completion inspection required?
If I have done construction progress reports, do I still need a PCI?