Building inspector Servicing Perth & Joondalup

Practical Completion Inspections (PCI)/Final Builder Handover

Don't rush to sign off on your newly built home.

Building a new home takes time. As anyone who has been through the process will tell you, it sometimes feels like it will never end.

While it’s tempting to breeze through handover just to get those precious keys, cutting this final corner could be costly in the short term and could hurt the resale value of your house down the track.

We can’t stress enough that doing a final handover inspection, often called a Practical Completion Inspection (PCI), is essential.

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What is involved in a
practical completion inspection (PCI)?

A PCI, also known as a final handover inspection, is a thorough visual property assessment carried out by an expert building inspector to ensure the home has been built to Australian Building Codes and Standards.

During the inspection, notes are made about the workmanship, building techniques and finish throughout the home. These notes include photographs to thoroughly document the issues that need fixing.

After completing the final handover inspection, we provide you with a detailed property inspection report outlining all problem areas.

You use this as a checklist for your builder to action prior to you making your final payment.

 

 

No upfront payment
invoice after the inspection

What do you look for
when doing a pci?

During our inspection we look for workmanship that doesn’t meet Western Australian building standards. Our checks cover everything that has been built including the state and execution of:

  • Brickwork or cladding.
  • Roof frame and cover, including insulation, guttering and downpipes.
  • Plasterwork and paintwork throughout.
  • Windows and glazing.
  • Fixtures and fittings.
  • Fences and other out buildings.

 

We make it as easy as possible during a stressful time
Frequently Asked Questions

Who
carries out the inspection?

ProConsult’s owner, Andrew Scales, carries out all final handover inspections and prepares all property inspection reports.

Andrew is a highly qualified building inspector with almost 40 years experience in both the United Kingdom and Australia.

Andrew is registered with the Chartered Institute of Building and the West Australian Building Commission as a Registered Builder.

 

Learn more about Andrew here

Fully Accredited

with the Chartered Institute of Building and the Australian Institute of Building

A reliable and airtight building inspection is an investment that minimises your risk when buying a property, and using an accredited builder is critical.

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Some words from
our happy clients

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Was really impressed with the report.

Completely personalized, and even though the owners were not obligated to find the minor issues sighted, was good for our own maintenance plans.

So quick and easy to deal with, and a great price. Would gladly use again.
Aisling Wood
I would happily recommend ProConsult after using them for a building and pest inspection on a property I am purchasing.

Excellent service with a fast turnaround time. I was impressed by the thoroughness and professionalism of the final report. A pleasure to deal with.
Phil Ward
I found ProConsult Building Inspections very easy to deal with.

They were prompt, reasonably priced, and provided a very comprehensive report within 24 hours of doing the inspection. They responded comprehensively to any questions that I had.

I would strongly recommend them to any prospective house buyer. Andrew is detailed and knows his trade. He is pragmatic and sensible.
Vic Fraser
Best $$$ that we have ever spent!

Got Andrew out for a first inspection today on short notice and Andrew was amazing! Definitely knows his work and has an eye for detail (more than my OCD eyes!).

We have received nothing but high quality customer service from this company. Worth every cent! Highly recommend you get a building inspector out for a newly built home, even established !!
Ali A
The report that Andrew furnished us with was very comprehensive and even provided some future maintenance tips.

It was far more comprehensive than the report the buyers got prepared for our old house.
Andre Sauer
Andrew and Kirsty were excellent. They were able to do the inspection on short notice and provide a detailed document listing any issues with the building.

They are very happy to be contacted afterwards with any questions and go above and beyong to help you out.
Ian Olszewski
The team at ProConsult, offer first class service. Kirsty and Andrew have exceptional knowledge within building and real estate and have helped us make sound decisions in buying a new home.

We cannot speak highly enough of their service and recommend them to all of our friends.
Brett Nardi
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