by GoInspect | Oct 24, 2026 | Blog, Building Defects
Paint defects in new homes are best recorded before handover, alongside unfinished plaster, chipped tiles and gaps in grout. Start with the room as you would normally use it, assess the finish under suitable lighting, then take closer photographs to explain each...
by GoInspect | Oct 23, 2026 | Blog, Building Defects
Electrical defects in new homes can include missing switch covers, damaged fittings, unfinished installation and items that do not match the electrical plan. Before handover, record the room, fitting and visible problem, then ask your builder to arrange the...
by GoInspect | Oct 22, 2026 | Blog, Building Defects
Most new homes in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Logan, Ipswich and Redland Bay look finished at handover, yet electrical faults often hide behind plasterboard, inside switchboards and under insulation. In practice, electrical items appear on almost every handover defect...
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 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....
