Tell us about the property
Provide the address, the service required and the timing you are working with.
Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast & Colac
Before you receive the keys
Geelong & Bellarine Building Inspections
New home handover inspections in Geelong
Practical inspection support for owners approaching handover, with visible items explained clearly before they take possession of a new home.
About the service
Go into handover with a clearer view of the finished home.
A new home handover inspection is timed near the end of construction, before you take possession. It is a practical review of accessible finished areas, looking for visible defects, incomplete work and items that may need to be raised with the builder.
Handover can involve many details at once. An inspection gives you a separate set of observations to consider alongside the builder's own handover process and your contract documents. It does not replace your contractual or legal advice.
If the builder refers to this point as practical completion or PCI, the practical completion inspection page explains that service in more detail. Earlier construction milestones are covered separately by building stage inspections.
What the service can cover
Inspection near the end of construction
Review of accessible finished areas
Visible defects and incomplete items
Clear information before taking possession
A straightforward process
From property details to useful findings.
Arrange the inspection
Discuss access and the appropriate inspection scope for the property.
Review the information
Use the inspection findings to help plan your next questions and decisions.
FAQs
Common questions.
For advice about the right service for a particular property, call or email Scott.
When does a new home handover inspection happen?+
It is generally arranged when construction is substantially complete and before you take possession. Confirm the builder's timing and contact Scott early to discuss access.
What should I provide when booking?+
Provide the site address, expected handover or practical completion date, and any access or builder contact details available to you.
Is a handover inspection different from a PCI?+
The terms are often used around the same end-of-build period. A PCI specifically refers to practical completion; a handover inspection is described from the owner's point of view before taking possession.
Does a handover inspection replace earlier stage inspections?+
No. Earlier stage inspections review work at points when parts of the build are still visible. A handover inspection focuses on the accessible finished home.
Request an inspection
Talk to Scott about the property.
Call or email with the property address, service required and preferred timing.