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Building Inspection: Completion Defects

by garry magee, from the Community

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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