Essential Building Reports

04/05/2026

Now this is what I enjoy seeing when I run the laser around the house for floor levels at a Pre Hand Over. Nice job Plantation.

20/04/2026

This is not something you would expect on a brand new build.. 🙄.. I suspect they didn’t get a private stage inspection done at Pre Handover or Lock up.. I also suspect that the builder told them “ It’s within spec..”
Surely if you’re spending that much on a new home you would want the best? .. we love doing Pre Handover Inspections for our customers to pick up in this sort of thing and assess the whole remainder of the build.
Hold the builders accountable!

26/02/2026

26/02/2026

Bit of a country drive today to inspect 2x frames for some Dixon Homes customers.

19/01/2026

Worth following these guys from Melbourne. They bring the harsh reality of what some builders think is now acceptable. We see this sort of things growing across the industry. This could have been picked up at a Lockup inspection prior to paying the stage claim. Also I see defects at Prehand over inspection that would have been picked up by a private inspector at frame stage.. well worth considering if you’re spending big $$ on a new home …

11/12/2025

If you’re building a new home right now with a project builder you’re probably not enjoying it.
Major delays in trades, poor supervision and red tape are causing massive over runs to the contract timelines.
Don’t let the builders push you around with strongarm tactics by demanding payments before they are due!
Engage an independant inspector
to inspect the property for non compliant items, contract variances and generally poor workmanship, BEFORE you pay the builder. ( In particular Pre Hand over inspections).
We service South East Qld and are passionate about holding the builders to account!!
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11/12/2025

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Don’t forget! When you are building a new home it is a MUST to get a Pre Handover Inspection done, to hold the builder to account on poor workmanship and compliance issues that they sometimes try to hide from the unsuspecting owner. This gets provided to you, so you can present it to the builder, before you settle the final invoice.!
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09/09/2025

Don’t forget! When you are building a new home it is a MUST to get a Pre Handover Inspection done, to hold the builder to account on poor workmanship and compliance issues that they sometimes try to hide from the unsuspecting owner. This gets provided to you, so you can present it to the builder, before you settle the final invoice.!
PM us for pricing and availability.
Servicing South East Qld
Fully Licensed and Insured

23/06/2025

If you’re getting a Bathroom renovation done at the moment and something just doesn’t seem right feel free to contact me for a professional check on what’s happening to your job. We are seeing a lot of non compliant waterproofing lately, incorrect falls resulting in poor water flow and bracing walls being cut up for niches and recessing of shaving cabinets.. be careful as there are a lot of unlicensed shonks out there at the moment that just want your $$$..!

02/05/2025

Are you currently building a brand new home with a “ reputable” builder ??
I had the displeasure of attempting to undertake a Pre Hand over inspection for a customer today where the builder is pressing them for final payment as the the house is at “Practical Completion” which means it’s ready to move in barring a few minor omissions or touch ups.. below are the pics of a “ look around” as I deemed this house as nowhere near ready for a full inspection .
I will be doing a proper inspection when it’s ready to move in. My quick walk around took 20 minutes and these were some of the most obvious items … I’ll let you decide what the issue is…..

A Pre hand over inspection is a MUST prior to making your final payment. Im fully licensed and cover all areas in SEQ…Feel free to PM me if you would like to know more….