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Building Defects Inspection Checklist

by garry magee, from the Community

This building defects inspection checklist helps construction teams capture and resolve completion defects before handover. It covers internal areas (foyers, rooms, stairs, joinery, windows, doors), trade scopes (plastering, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, painting, tiling, carpentry), flooring and finishes, soft furnishings, and specialty elements like lifts and media equipment. Exterior checks include cladding, roofing, caulking, landscaping, decking, pools, fencing, and concrete works. Commissioning items (appliances, security, smart home, NBN, garage doors) and client handover documentation are also included, enabling a thorough, consistent QA process.

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Townhouse Final Building Defects Inspection
This townhouse final inspection checklist helps identify and document completion defects before handover. Assess internal areas like foyer, stairs, kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, and laundry; verify plastering, painting, tiling, caulking, joinery, stone, flooring, windows, doors, and hardware. Check services including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, data, security, and appliances. Inspect exterior works, roofing, cladding, landscaping, and commissioning items to ensure quality and readiness for client handover.
by garry magee, from the Community
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Building Inspection: Completion Defects
This building inspection checklist helps teams document completion defects before handover. It covers room-by-room checks for walls, floors, doors, windows, electrical, lighting, HVAC, joinery, bathrooms, and kitchens, plus garages, roof frames, subfloor, exterior finishes, cladding, gutters, stairs, decks, pools, landscaping, and site services. It also includes commissioning items such as security, smart systems, NBN, appliances, irrigation, and documentation. Use it to capture photos, note issues, and verify fixes for a thorough, consistent final inspection.
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Pre-Handover Inspection Checklist
Use this pre-handover inspection checklist to assess a new build before architect inspection and client handover. Sections cover kitchen appliances and joinery, electrical outlets and lighting, floor and wall finishes, ceilings and trim, windows and doors across lounge, dining, family areas and bedrooms. Includes checks for wardrobes, office joinery, ensuite and laundry plumbing and fixtures, bathrooms, garage doors and carport. Exterior items include roof, cladding, paint, decking, retaining walls, driveways, paths, landscaping, handrails and stairs. Confirms site clean-up, removal of temporary services and equipment, and captures signatures.
by Faye Meades, from the Community
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Warranty Inspection and Defects Checklist
This template supports warranty and defects inspections for residential builds. Inspect each area including entrance and hallway, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, dining and living rooms, laundry, garage, and externals. Record subcontractor defects by trade such as carpentry, plastering, joinery, painting, waterproofing, tiling, screens and robes, flooring, electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, bricklaying, concreting, fencing, landscaping, and roofing. Add notes, capture photos, and assign follow-up actions to ensure timely rectification during handover and warranty periods.
by Aus Gold, from the Community
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