A new home final handover inspection is also called a final walkthrough inspection and provides you with a crucial document that records the condition of your newly constructed home in Keilor Vic. It highlights defects and the quality of the build. This is carried out by our independent building inspector in Keilor.

Do I need a New Home Final Handover Inspection?

Yes. If you sign the final contract and take possession of your new home before the final inspection, and there are major defects that have not been fixed, you will be responsible for the rectification of those defects.

Protecting Yourself

A new home final handover inspection is a way to protect yourself against additional costs once you sign the contract and release the builder. The walkthrough report will identify any major defects and declare what is considered reasonable and what is needing to be fixed, if anything.

Document and Resolution

A builder may not like being challenged on their workmanship. This can sometimes cause conflict as what you believe is a major defect may not be viewed as such by your builder. Having a final handover inspection report will identify where a defect does not meet regulations or a reasonable quality.

If the builder isn’t recognising the need to fix major defects that are identified, you can make a complaint. Rather than end up in litigation, we can assist you, as an independent inspector with conflict resolution. This is beneficial for both parties.

Having an independent building inspector from Home Building Assist conduct the new home inspection shows your clients that you have a report that is fair and unbiased. Your clients will value your service more for this consideration.

We know that sometimes clients are unable to see that a defect is not major. By having our inspection report, they are less likely to believe you are being unreasonable.

The Home Building Assist new home inspection is conducted by our registered builder. He has over 30 years experience in the home building industry. Even though Victoria does not require inspector certification to carry out inspections, our inspector has completed the QMB Inspector training.

We are also members of the Housing Industry Association. With our qualifications and experience we believe we provide the best new home final handover inspections for Keilor and surrounding suburbs.