Christmas Shutdown Leaves Sites Unwatched

Over the Christmas period, many homeowners are away — often interstate or travelling — and unable to keep an eye on their building site.

At the same time:

• Site supervisors are often on leave

• Builders operate with skeleton staff

• Sites can sit unattended for extended periods

• Trades may return before supervisors

This creates a window where damage, theft, or changes can occur without anyone noticing.

If no one is coming and going, problems go undetected.

When No One’s Watching, Problems Slip Through

We see it every year during Christmas shutdown.

Electrical wiring removed.
Plumbing damaged or missing.
Vandalism or unauthorised access.

Often, no one is regularly attending site — supervisors are on holidays, and homeowners are away.

Then trades return, work continues, and issues are only discovered once walls are sheeted or brickwork resumes.

At that point, proving what happened becomes difficult.

While supervisors are away and homeowners are travelling, we attend site to document the condition of the build and ensure nothing changes unnoticed.

We establish a clear baseline before shutdown and confirm the condition again before trades return.

BSPI Christmas Shutdown Build Protection exists to fill the gap when no one else is attending site.

What’s Included

✅ Pre-Shutdown Inspection

Completed at the start of the shutdown period to document:

• Electrical rough-ins

• Plumbing rough-ins

• Air-conditioning services

• Framing and penetrations

• Overall site condition and security

All items are photographed, time-stamped and recorded in an independent report.

This inspection is especially important when homeowners are away and supervisors are on leave.

✅ Post-Shutdown Inspection (After)

Completed before trades return and before:

• Plaster sheeting

• Brickwork recommences

• Services are concealed

We re-inspect and compare against the pre-shutdown report to confirm:

• No damage has occurred

• No services have been removed or altered

• No theft or vandalism is present

Any differences are clearly documented.

Completed before trades recommence, while the site is still quiet and unchanged.

➕ Optional Additional Shutdown Site Checks

For clients who want additional peace of mind while they’re away, BSPI can attend site multiple times during the shutdown period.

These inspections:

• Provide regular eyes on site

• Create visible movement and activity

• Help deter theft, vandalism, and unauthorised access

• Identify issues early while repairs can still be arranged

The frequency of inspections can be tailored — from one additional visit through to regular inspections throughout the shutdown.

Sometimes, simply having someone coming and going is enough to prevent problems.

Why This Service Protects You

During the Christmas shutdown, many homeowners are away and site supervisors are often on leave. That means fewer people coming and going — and fewer opportunities for issues to be noticed.

By documenting your build before shutdown and again before trades return, this service creates a clear, independent record of what was present and in what condition.

If an issue is identified early:

• Your supervisor can be notified before work resumes

• Plastering or brickwork can be delayed if needed

• Repairs can be organised while the issue is still visible

• Problems are addressed before they’re locked in

For clients who choose additional shutdown inspections, regular site activity also helps deter theft and vandalism while you’re away.

This service isn’t about finding fault — it’s about making sure nothing changes unnoticed while no one else is watching.

Once work continues, options reduce and costs increase.
This service exists to prevent that.

Why Choose BSPI Inspections

• Licensed builder

• Fully independent

• Experienced in active construction sites

• Operating throughout the Christmas period

• To our knowledge, the only building inspection company offering this level of premium shutdown documentation and site presence

We don’t wait until after the damage is hidden — we inspect while it matters.

Available Throughout the Christmas Period

BSPI operates throughout the Christmas shutdown and is only closed on public holidays.

If your build will sit unattended or partially attended, this service ensures:

• Your build is documented

• Your evidence is locked in

• Your position is protected before work resumes

Book Christmas Shutdown Build Protection

If it’s not documented during shutdown, it didn’t happen.