Book when the home is ready to inspect
Provide the expected completion or handover date and confirm the current state of the property with your builder. Unfinished or inaccessible areas can affect what is available to inspect. Inspection timing, access and report turnaround need to be agreed before booking.
Visible completion items
Our published PCI photographs show examples of external services, brickwork, side access, wet-area fixtures, internal finishes and garage areas. The inspection records relevant visible defects and incomplete items within the agreed scope. A visual review of services is not the same as specialist testing or certification.
A clear record for your builder discussion
Use the report photographs and observations to discuss the identified items with your builder. Keep track of the responses and any agreed follow-up. If you want a later inspection of rectification work, discuss the timing and scope separately.
How PCI differs from other inspections
A PCI occurs near completion; stage inspections look at accessible work during construction. A PCI does not replace required statutory inspections, an occupancy permit or the builder’s contractual completion process. Ask about the appropriate service if construction is still at an earlier stage.
Common questions
Is a brand-new home still worth inspecting?
New homes can have visible defects or incomplete items. An independent inspection provides an additional record for you to discuss with the builder.
Can a PCI see behind completed finishes?
No. The inspection is limited to accessible visible condition. Concealed work may no longer be available for assessment once finishes are installed.