The inspection just before you move in to check the work is finished.
One of our inspectors will call you back.
If it is urgent, email hello@building-inspections-whittlesea-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 follows the approved drawings, engineering, the National Construction Code and the Guide to Standards and Tolerances. We also check the NCC Class 2 housing provisions, AS 3740 for wet areas and AS 3700 for masonry.
36 checkpoints across 9 areas on a standard Whittlesea pre-handover (PCI) inspection. We look at the parts of an older house that can be easily reached. If the roof cavity, subfloor or meter box is locked or blocked, the report notes this in the inspection findings.
Recorded at practical completion on Whittlesea homes.
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A gap in the concrete floor that was not approved for the design.
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High salt levels in the water supply on a new build in Whittlesea.
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The document sets the legal limits for defects, not the personal expectations of a buyer.
New Construction Stage Inspections Seven checks through a Whittlesea build, each before the work is closed in. 
Defect Investigation Reports A defect found, checked against the approved plans and standards. 
Building and Pest Inspections Building and timber pest inspections for Whittlesea homes and land. 
Pre-Purchase Building Inspections A visual inspection to AS 4349.1 of an established Whittlesea home. 
Dilapidation Reports A dated photographic record of the site before a neighbour starts construction. 
VCAT Expert Witness Reports Expert evidence and detailed schedules for complex disputes at VCAT. 
Pre-Sale Inspections Check the build against the drawings and the Guide to Standards and Tolerances before the final inspection. 
Apartment and Strata Inspections A full inspection of the whole property and the building envelope. Instant online pricing for Whittlesea, or contact the booking team.
Two to three weeks. Stage inspections let builders fix issues before the final inspection, which helps avoid disputes with the regulator.
Where it is useful, yes. Dented and scratched roof sheeting is one of the most common findings on Whittlesea handovers and it is not visible from the ground, so a drone pass is often what puts it on the list.
We do not operate motors or open walls to view wiring or plumbing. The report is a legal document. It follows the rules of the Building Act 1993.