A Practical Completion Inspection (PCI)—also known as a Handover Inspection—is the final quality check conducted at the end of your new home build, just before the builder officially hands the property over to you.
This inspection ensures:
It’s your last chance to hold the builder accountable before you take possession of your home.
While your builder will complete their own quality checks, an independent inspection ensures nothing is overlooked. Our inspectors work only for you, not the builder—providing a completely unbiased report.
We identify issues ranging from cosmetic finishes (paint, plaster, tiling) to major defects (waterproofing failures, structural misalignments, non-compliant installations). Fixing these before handover saves you from disputes, delays, or costly rectifications later.
• Civil Engineer inspections (EA Member).
• Builder experience — we know where shortcuts hide.
• Same-day reports (within 4 hours).
• Best Price Guarantee.
• Advanced tools included (thermal imaging, moisture meters).
• Plain-English reports.
• Local Perth expertise.
• We don’t please agents. We protect buyers.
Pricing Plan
We offer a variety of packages at competitive prices, including termite inspection, to meet your needs. The inspection process begins with one of our qualified inspectors visiting the property to check all accessible areas for potential issues or damage.
Includes Express Check, plus:
Includes Smart Buyer, plus:
At Descom, our PCI inspections in Perth are designed to give you complete confidence before handover. We carefully assess every visible element of your new home against your building contract, approved plans, the National Construction Code (NCC), and Australian Standards.
Our PCI checklist includes:
During a PCI inspection, our experienced building inspectors carry out a comprehensive evaluation of all visible and accessible areas of your property to ensure everything is completed to a professional standard and in line with your building contract, the NCC, and Australian Standards (AS 4349.1).
Our PCI checklist includes:
How it works
Call, email, or simply fill out our online booking form. Tell us the type of building inspection in Perth you need and pick a time that works best for you.
A licensed Structsure building inspector will visit your property to carry out a thorough inspection. We assess for structural defects, pest issues, safety hazards, and compliance with Australian building codes.
Receive your comprehensive Building & Pest Inspection Report the very same day — often within just 4 hours. Our reports are clear, detailed, and include recommendations to help you make confident property decisions.
FAQs
A PCI (or Handover Inspection) is the final inspection carried out before you take possession of your new home. It ensures all work has been completed to the required standard and that defects are identified before you make final payment.
Book your PCI inspection once your builder notifies you that construction has reached “practical completion,” but before you officially sign off on handover.
Yes. Builders check their work from their perspective, but an independent inspector works only for you—ensuring your interests are fully protected.
Common issues include paint defects, cracked tiles, poorly aligned doors and windows, scratched glass, incomplete waterproofing, and cosmetic finishes not meeting tolerances.
No, but it is highly recommended. Without it, defects may be overlooked and could become costly to fix after you move in.
Absolutely. The report provides documented evidence of defects, giving you leverage to request rectifications before final payment.
On average, 2–3 hours depending on property size and complexity.
You’re welcome to attend. Many clients find it useful to walk through with the inspector and discuss findings in real-time.
Your PCI report can be used as formal evidence in negotiations or disputes. Most builders address the issues once documented, but we can guide you if escalation is needed.
Yes. We can return for a re-inspection to verify that all defects have been properly rectified before you proceed with handover.
