The final inspection happens before you pay out the remaining balance and claim the occupancy permit. We inspect every part of the property, including the external grounds, before the builder completes the build.
One of our inspectors will call you back.
If it is urgent, email hello@building-inspections-aintree-melbourne-vic.com.au
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Building & Plumbing Commission 
Australian Society of Building Consultants 
Strata Community Association 
Building Dispute Practitioners Society A pre handover inspection compares the house to the approved plans, engineering details, the National Construction Code and the Guide to Standards and Tolerances. This applies to new builds in Victoria.
33 checkpoints across 9 areas on a standard Aintree pre-handover (PCI) inspection. If we cannot access a part on the day, it is written down as not inspected, not passed.
Each one recorded at an Aintree handover in the past year.
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What the law requires for building work in Aintree.
New Construction Stage Inspections Six visits across an Aintree build, each one before the next trade covers the work, with framing checked against the engineering. 
Pre-Purchase Building Inspections An AS 4349.1 inspection for Aintree, whether the home is four years old or forty. 
Building and Pest Inspections A single report for building and pest, covering the roof line and garden with the same detail as the walls. 
VCAT Expert Witness Reports An expert report on disputed building work in Aintree, written for the tribunal. 
Defect Investigation Reports We check the site against the approved drawings and the Guide to Standards and Tolerances. 
Dilapidation Reports Document the condition of your property before the area is developed, with notes on any nearby excavation or construction. 
Pre-Sale Inspections A proper inspection identifies problems early, so you can fix them before the final inspection. 
Apartment and Strata Inspections Your strata unit, townhouse or town unit, and any shared areas you can see. Instant online pricing for Aintree, or contact the booking team.
We check the site a week before the builder plans to finish and hand over the keys. You have ample time to address issues before you sign.
Because that is where our Aintree handovers keep failing: flashings and cappings sloping the wrong way, weep holes and cladding too close to the ground. Poor weathertightness risks future leaks.
We assess difficult areas with elevated platforms or from the ground. Cracks in the render, exposed timber, and poor drainage are typical issues found.
We do not turn on power systems, test plumbing or gas connections, set up heating or cooling units, or issue the occupancy permit. We check what we can reach, and we list any items that are out of reach.