Will My New Home Be Finished Before Christmas? Here’s How to Make It Happen

🏠 Will My New Home Be Finished Before Christmas? Here’s How to Make It Happen

As the year winds down, it’s the same story across Brisbane — builders are in full swing trying to get as many homes completed as possible before the Christmas break.
For many buyers, the dream is simple: Christmas lunch in their brand-new kitchen.

But as deadlines tighten, the final stretch of a build can be the trickiest part. Small delays or overlooked defects can be the difference between moving in before Christmas or waiting until the new year.

🎄 Why This Time of Year Is So Busy

The weeks leading up to Christmas are the busiest time in the building industry. Trades are finishing multiple jobs, materials can be delayed, and site supervisors are juggling schedules to meet handover dates.
Everyone wants to cross the finish line — but in the rush, small details can get missed.

That’s why December is also when we see the highest number of last-minute inspection issues. Things like incomplete paintwork, missing fittings, or waterproofing defects might seem minor, but they can hold up final approval or settlement.

⚠️ The Risk of a Rushed Handover

Builders often aim for practical completion before the Christmas shutdown. But if your PCI or handover inspection is rushed, you might end up with a list of defects that take weeks to fix — and no trades available until mid-January.

A single unresolved issue, like an electrical fault or structural defect, can delay your certificate of occupancy or settlement, meaning you’re left waiting to move in while everyone else is on holidays.

🔍 How to Stay on Track for Christmas

The best way to protect your timeline is to get independent eyes on the job early.
Booking a professional inspection before your final stages gives you the chance to catch potential issues before they become handover delays.

At BSPI Inspections, we’re already working with clients across Brisbane to complete their frame, pre-plaster, and PCI inspections before the builder shutdown period.
By identifying problems early, your builder has time to fix them — keeping your build moving and your Christmas plans on track.

🕒 Don’t Wait Until Your Builder Says “We’re Ready”

By the time your site supervisor calls to say the house is “ready for PCI,” trades are often disappearing for their holidays.
If defects pop up then, there’s little chance of getting them fixed before the break.

Booking your inspection as soon as you know your expected completion date gives you a buffer to sort any issues without the stress of missing your move-in goal.

🎁 Make Your Christmas Handover Actually Happen

Your new home should be a celebration — not a waiting game.
If you’re hoping to spend Christmas in your new place, get ahead now.
Lock in your stage or PCI inspection early and make sure nothing stands between you and your keys.

BSPI Inspections — helping make your Christmas handover actually happen.