by GoInspect | Nov 6, 2026 | Blog, Building Defects
Weep holes in brickwork are intentional drainage openings. Before handover, check that the visible openings are clear, any temporary construction guards have been dealt with, and permanent inserts are fitted as intended. A cover left in place, an insert pushed too far...
by GoInspect | Nov 5, 2026 | Blog, Builder & Developer QA
A trade-specific defect report brings one trade’s findings together across the agreed dwellings or project areas, while keeping each item’s location, description and photograph attached. For a builder or developer, it provides a focused worklist: the...
by GoInspect | Nov 4, 2026 | Blog, Builder & Developer QA
To prepare for developer handover inspections, send a clear dwelling list, current plans, relevant finishes and variations, the areas to be inspected and your expected completion sequence. Then confirm access, site readiness and how your team wants the findings...
by GoInspect | Nov 2, 2026 | Blog, Building Defects
Debris, visible damage and unfinished roof details are worth recording before handover. Give the builder a clear location and photograph, then ask for the appropriate cleaning, assessment or rectification. Keeping cleaning and damage as separate findings helps ensure...
by GoInspect | Nov 1, 2026 | Blog, Handover Inspections
Downsizing into a new home? Check the everyday fittings as carefully as the finishes. Doors that latch properly, drawers that run in their tracks and completed bathroom fittings all help make a new home ready to use. A clear photographic defect list gives the builder...
