by GoInspect | Oct 22, 2026 | Blog, Building Defects
Water pooling in a new shower is worth raising before handover, especially when the same area repeatedly holds water or water escapes onto the bathroom floor. Record where it collects and how the shower drains during normal use. The next step is to establish whether...
by GoInspect | Oct 20, 2026 | Blog, Building Defects
Plumbing defects in new homes can range from a leaking sink waste or cistern tap to a loose toilet, slow drainage and unfinished stormwater work. Check accessible fittings during ordinary use, record the exact location and raise concerns with your builder before they...
by GoInspect | Oct 20, 2026 | 12-Month Maintenance, Blog
During your new home’s first year, keep a dated record of anything that does not work properly, changes over time or remains unfinished from handover. Photograph the issue, explain where and when it happens, and raise it promptly with your builder. You do not need to...
by GoInspect | Oct 19, 2026 | Blog, Building Defects
Hybrid flooring is a floating floor and needs an expansion gap around the perimeter. Filling that gap with silicone restrains the flooring and prevents the movement it was installed to allow. A neat bead of sealant does not replace the required expansion clearance....
by GoInspect | Oct 19, 2026 | Blog, Handover Inspections
Your builder’s inspector is not on your side of the table. They are engaged by the company that built your home, they report to the same managers who schedule the trades, and they sign off work the builder is responsible for fixing. That does not make them...
