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Independent Practical Completion Inspection (PCI) Report

A PCI inspection (Practical Completion Inspection) also known as a 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.

$499 + GST

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What do We Inspect in a PCI inspection?

Internal

  • 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

External

  • Front elevation and general layout are 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
  • Veranda
  • Pergolas
  • Al frescos
  • Sheds
  • Paving
  • Driveway
  • Crossover
  • Verge
  • Fences

Detailed Report with Photos

Following our PCI inspection conducted by Building Inspections Perth, we issue inspection the report along with images and even video content if necessary. Our reports are customised for your property and will not be a standard report, how can it be? Each building is completely unique and as such, should be treated that way.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Our entire business model is focused on getting you the highest quality PCI inspection conducted by Building Inspections Perth reports within 24 hours. That’s the Building Inspections Perth difference.
The PCI inspection conducted by Building Inspections Perth is a reconciliation of the major construction items with a focus on the finish of key items in the construction. PCI inspection conducted by Building Inspections Perth 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 inspection conducted by Building Inspection Perth is an important and not to be ignored report conducted on a newly built home. Why? When a build reaches practical completion, the builder or building supervisor should let you know. The point of a PCI inspection conducted by Building Inspection Perth is not to pick on the builder! We will assess any signs of shoddy workmanship and we will flag it as well as any other defects 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 by you and your family. Remember, once you take possession of your property, your standard warranty period begins. So, it is wise to ensure the build is up to scratch with a PCI inspection conducted by Building Inspections Perth. Although we highly recommend you also perform a construction progress inspection at each stage of the build, if you just want a PCI inspection conducted by Building Inspections Perth at the conclusion of the build, this is still a valuable tool to ensure the build quality is up to scratch. We are able to find defects, workmanship quality, allowable tolerances, and more.
A PCI Inspection costs $499 Including GST.
A PCI inspection conducted by Building Inspection Perth is required at the completion of the build, right before you take possession of the house from the builder.
What Do You Include in the Report for a PCI inspection conducted by Building Inspections Perth?
The PCI inspection conducted by Building Inspection Perth is not designed to replace the checks conducted during the various building construction inspections. Given time restrictions that often exist at many PCI’s and the fact that many of the constructed items are no longer visible at the PCI inspection conducted by Building Inspections Perth stage, the ability to check an item may be severely restricted or compromised. As such, although a PCI inspection conducted by Building Inspections Perth is a vital inspection, it is strongly recommended that building construction inspections is considered for any build.

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