The Importance of a New Home Inspection
With the increasing new home builds in Sydney, having it professionally inspected is essential. Known in the industry as either a staged inspection or construction progress inspection, this detailed assessment takes place at different phases of new home construction and verifies that the new build complies with required building regulations, safety standards, and the agreed-upon terms between the building company and the future homeowner.
During new home inspections, common concerns are often related to the quality of work, contractual disagreements between builders and clients, and disputes about the scope of work to be completed.
Why this inspection is important:
1. Guarantees Safety Standards
A professional inspection of a new home can detect potential safety concerns or hazards that might endanger the occupants.
2. Uncovers Construction Issues
Building contractors spend significant amounts yearly addressing construction flaws and settling disputes. Having a construction progress inspection can expose hidden defects or substandard workmanship that may not be visible right away.
3. Bargaining Leverage
Discovering problems during the build before occupancy can provide leverage to discuss repairs and improvements with the builder.
4. Warranty Protection
Construction companies typically provide warranties for their work. A detailed building report can serve as vital evidence when filing warranty claims in the future.
5. Confidence and Assurance
A comprehensive inspection of your newly built home provides confidence in your investment and eases concerns about possible hidden issues.
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When Should a New Home Building Inspection Occur?
Pre-Pour & Concrete Pour Witness
The foundations are the most important structural components of your home. It’s important to complete this inspection and witness the concrete pour.
Plate High
A brick wall inspection for a new build property involves checking the quality and construction of the brickwork to ensure it meets building standards and design specification.
Roof Frame
This involves checking the structure of the roof to ensure it is built according to the design specifications and local building codes, this should be carried out before the roof cover is attached.
Practical Completion
A PCI is a thorough check conducted near the end of construction to ensure any issues that need to be addressed before the property is handed over to the owner are reported on.
Before Warranty Period Expires
Some builders provide warranties; conducting an inspection just before these warranties expire can help identify any issues still under warranty.
A cut above the rest
Purchasing or building a property is a significant investment. At SURE Building Inspections, we are qualified professionals, who conduct detailed and thorough inspections, giving you the peace of mind you deserve. We guarantee that you will be glad you chose SURE Building Inspections to conduct your building inspection for your property.