Practical Completion Inspection Brisbane – Don’t Sign Until You’ve Read This

What Is a Practical Completion Inspection?

Practical completion means the builder claims your home is finished and ready to hand over. But what they call “finished” doesn’t always mean “done properly”.

A pre-handover inspection is your chance to go through the entire property with a licensed inspector and check:

• All work is complete

• Everything functions correctly

• There are no visible or hidden defects

• The home meets the National Construction Code and contract documents

We check both structural and cosmetic issues — from loose taps and cracked tiles to non-compliant stairs or poor paintwork.

What We Look For at PCI Stage

Here’s what’s included in a BSPI practical completion inspection:

• External finishes (paint, render, cladding, driveway)

• Roofing, gutters, downpipes

• Doors, locks, windows and seals

• Electrical and plumbing fixtures

• Cabinetry, appliances, benchtops

• Wet areas – waterproofing, tiling, fall to drain

• Paint finishes, skirtings, architraves

• Flooring – tiles, carpet, boards

• Staircases, handrails, balustrades

• Site cleanliness and drainage

• Compliance with plans and regulations

You’ll receive a full report with photos and clear descriptions of each defect — ready to hand directly to your builder.

Common Defects Found at Handover

Even when the house looks done, we often find:

• Doors that don’t latch

• Cracked or chipped tiles and benchtops

• Loose or damaged plumbing fixtures

• Scratched windows or mirrors

• Poor paint finishes or patchy touch-ups

• Missing insulation or downpipes

• Site debris left behind (including hazardous materials)

These might seem small, but after handover, they become your responsibility. Fixing them out of pocket can cost thousands.

Why Book a PCI with BSPI?

We’re a Brisbane-based inspection company that works for the buyer — not the builder. We inspect homes of all sizes, including major national prize homes worth up to $14 million, and treat every build the same: like it’s our own.

With BSPI, you get:
✅ Same-day, detailed reporting
✅ Photos of every defect
✅ Independent advice – we don’t sugar-coat it
✅ Help understanding your builder obligations
✅ Fast communication and builder coordination

Our goal? To make sure your dream home doesn’t come with a list of hidden headaches.

When Should You Book?

As soon as your builder contacts you to arrange handover — tell them you’ll need time for your own independent inspection. We’ll work with their site supervisor to get in and inspect before your official walkthrough.

Don’t rush the finish line.
Book your practical completion inspection in Brisbane with BSPI today and make sure your new home is truly move-in ready.