Comprehensive Handover Inspection Summary

What is Inspected?

Site Conditions

• Access
• Site Gradient
• General Soil Type
• Soil erosion & sediment control
• Orientation
• Weather: Raining/After rain/Dry
• Surface drainage
• Subsidence
• Seepage
• Termite nesting sites & conditions conducive to termites

Site Improvements/Conditions

• Landscaping
• Finished ground level adjacent to building
• Finished slab height
• Driveways/access/slope
• Crossover
• Paving
• Gates & Fencing generally
• Builders sign/site identification
• Storm water pipes
• Sanitary drainage
• Termite control noted inc. type and location of barriers i.e. to drainage pipes.
• Termite notices
• Retaining Walls & location
• Visually check site clear of building rubbish and materials appropriately stored

Pool Fencing

• Pool fencing height (1200mm)
• Gate location
• Gate self latching
• Gate self closing
• Gate swing outward
• Gate latch location
• Fence rails & verticals spacing
• Steps in fencing (1200mm)
• Clearance under fence (100mm)
• Compliance with quadrant (heights & distances of 1200mm)
• Ledges within 300mm
• Window opening protection grilles
• Window openings (105mm max)
• Balcony (above 2.4 m)
• Window sill heights (900mm)

Outbuildings

• Shed structural adequacy, materials, workmanship
• Pergola structural adequacy, materials, workmanship

External

• Piers/stumps
• Foundations
• Walls
• Damp proofing
• Weatherproofing of single leaf masonry
• Tie-downs
• Doors - for correct clearances & function
• Door locks
• Windows & sills - for bows, sagging & twists
• Lintels
• Weep holes
• External paint finish
• Glazing for scratches & chips
• Safety switch
• Vermin proofing
• Hot water heater, drainage & platform
• Air conditioning unit installation & drainage
• Gas bottles - gas pipes no contact
• Double storey return air duct sealed
• Letterbox

Brickwork

• Control joints location & waterproofing
• Weep holes
• Control joints appropriately located & sealed
• Mortar strength & finish
• Chipped bricks
• Perimeter flashing 1st floor
• Weep holes above windows
• Walls straight, plumb & correctly bearing on slab
• Perpends & bed joints
• Window sills - correct clearances
• Half or full height piers
• Bagging to brickwork
• Termite barrier on correct course

Balcony

• structural adequacy
• materials
• workmanship
  

Patio

• structural adequacy
• materials
• workmanship
  

Porch

• structural adequacy
• materials
• workmanship
  

Verandah

• structural adequacy
• materials
• workmanship including:
  • framing
  • stirrups
  • heights
    

Deck

• structural adequacy
• materials
• workmanship
  

Carport

• structural adequacy
• materials
• workmanship
  

Frame

• Subfloor frame clearance
• Truss clearances over internal walls
• Masonry brick/block structural walls
• Battens fixed to rafters
• Fire rated elements - Party walls
• Binders in place & fixed at ends
• Floor member size & spacing
• Floor bracing & tie downs
• Wall frame secure & straight at top & bottom plates
• Corners & walls plumb
• Roof frame member size & spacing
• Construction of window & door openings - heights, directions, plumb & level
• Blocking & nogging for wall & ceiling linings
• Ceiling frame member size & spacing
• Ceiling Heights
• Lintels Tight & to List
• Aluminium Door Frame Brackets
• Position of external wall frame in relation to slab
• Roof frame member size & spacing
• Roof frame bracing
• Roof frame tie downs
• Girder trusses supported
• Point Load Support
• Manhole Position
• Bulkheads
• Check Dutch Gables
• Concrete structural walls

Roof Framing

• Roof trusses to wall frames
• Framing
• Sarking
• Insulation - damage

Roof Covering

• Covering
• Fixings
• Ridge
• Hips
• Valleys
• Gutters - straight, level & correctly installed
• Flashings
• Fascia, barges- straight, level & correctly installed
• Downpipes straight & clips
• Gables, soffits - straight, level & correctly installed
• Roofing installed & complete to Standards & manufacture specifications
• Appropriate flashings to openings & penetrations checked for fitting & condition
• Roof Penetrations

Floor

• Piers/stumps
• Foundations
• Framing
• Flooring - nail, glue & seal
• Flooring - butt nogging
• Floor join sanding
• Sheeting
• Ventilation
• Ponding
• Concrete slab
• Damp proofing
• Floors below ground level & flooding
• Subfloor level relative to finished ground level
• Suspended floors
• Ventilation including subfloor ventilation

Joinery

• Landings
• Ballustrading
• Step heights
• Stairs
• Ramps

Each Internal Room

• Doors fitted to acceptable standards & function using appropriate blocks & fixings to maintain the frame straight & true - door margins
• Windows fitted to acceptable standards & function using appropriate blocks & fixings to maintain the frame straight & true
• Window treatments & cover boards
• Handles
• Locks
• Screens
• Ceilings, wall linings & cornice fitted to acceptable standards with comment on the quality of finish & any obvious defects
• Ceiling heights
• Skirting fitted to acceptable standards & function
• Architraves fitted to acceptable standards & function - architrave quirk margins
• Walls - plaster straight edges & square setting, joints for tool marks & sanding ridges
• Light fittings
• Floor
• Floor coverings
• Tiling & grouting for level straight & finish; junctions & joins for caulk sealing
• Cabinets aligned & correctly installed
• Cabinets finish - for scratches
• Carpentry internal fix woodwork
• Power points
• Internal paint finish - for coverage, blemishes, paint runs, over painting & nail holes checked for proper filling
• Safety glass
• Smoke alarms

Specifically for Kitchen/Meals

• Benchtops
• Bench cupboards
• Wall cupboards
• Drawers
• Pantry
• Sink
• Stove top - presence
• Disposal unit- presence
• Griller- presence
• Oven- presence
• Exhaust fan/rangehood- presence
• Dishwasher- presence
• Taps - all cut-outs around taps for correct sizing
• Splashback

Specifically for each Bedroom

• Wardrobes
• Drawers
• Shelves

Specifically for each Bathroom

• Window openings to shower areas appropriately sealed
• Waterproof membrane to showers & wet areas
• Bath installation & proper support
• Basin
• Vanity
• Mirror
• Shower & hob installation
• Screens
• Wastes
• Towel rails
• Taps
• Toilets
• Tiles - wall
• Tiles - floor

Specifically for each Toilet

• Toilet door open out or removable
• Waste
• Flange
• Cistern

Specifically for Laundry

• Tub
• Cabinet
• Wall cupboard
• Benchtop
• Linen press
• Taps
• Waste
• Tiles - wall
• Tiles - floor

Specifically for Garage/Carport/Storeroom

• Garage doors
• Remotes- presence

The following Documents are also sighted:

• The Building Services Authority insurance certificate
• The certificate for the termite management system installed
• The building certifier's stage inspection approvals
• Waterproof membrane certificate for wet areas
• Plumbing and drainage certificates
• Glazing certificate
• Owner manuals and warranties for installed appliances