Handover (PCI) Inspections in the Redlands
The handover inspection, or PCI, is your final detailed review of a Redlands home before the last payment and the handover of keys. Whether your build is in Cleveland, Capalaba, Ormiston or Redland Bay, our builder-inspectors walk the whole property inside and out, assessing finishes, paint, tiling, grout and silicone and the operation of doors, windows, cabinetry and wet areas against the QBCC Standards and Tolerances Guide. In a coastal setting we also look closely at external sealing, cladding junctions and corrosion-prone fittings for durability. Every defect and incomplete item is recorded with photos in a report you hand to the builder. As final payment is your strongest leverage, an independent list helps ensure the home is genuinely complete before you release the money.
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Why a handover (pci) inspection matters in Redlands
The handover/PCI is your last leverage before the final payment — a documented defect list the builder is contractually expected to rectify. Get the date to your inspector early, because builders often give short notice.
At Redlands handover we commonly flag paint coverage and finish, tile lippage and grout and silicone quality, chips and scratches to glass and cabinetry, door and window alignment and function, external sealing and cladding junctions, and plumbing and drainage, judged against the QBCC Standards and Tolerances Guide and its viewing-distance rules such as 1.5m for walls.
Local conditions in Redlands
The Redlands coast — Cleveland, Capalaba, Alexandra Hills, Victoria Point and Redland Bay — mixes infill new builds with master-planned estates near the bay. The coastal exposure puts extra weight on waterproofing, external cladding and durability, while the clay soils keep the slab and frame stages honest. Our licensed builder-inspectors cover the whole Redlands area with a same-day, clause-referenced report.
What we check at the handover (pci) stage
At practical completion, before you sign off and pay the final claim, we check every finished element against the QBCC Standards and Tolerances Guide:
Finishes & function
- Paint, plaster, tiling, grout and silicone to the QBCC tolerances
- Doors, windows and cabinetry operation and alignment
- Floor, wall and ceiling finishes from a normal viewing position
Services & external
- Plumbing, electrical and functional checks
- External cladding, roof, gutters and drainage
- Site, paths and any damage before handover
Every item is photographed and referenced to the relevant Australian Standard, NCC clause or the QBCC Standards and Tolerances Guide, then delivered in a same-day digital report you can hand straight to your builder. See the full handover (pci) inspection details, or read how to choose a new-build inspector in Queensland.
Other inspection stages across Redlands
Most owners book several stages so defects are caught before the next trade covers them. Alongside the handover (pci) inspection, we also inspect across Redlands:
Suburbs we cover in Redlands
We inspect new builds across the whole Redland City Council area, including:
Inspection pricing in Redlands
Handover (PCI) Inspection FAQs — Redlands
When do I book a handover inspection in the Redlands?
At practical completion, once the builder says the home is finished, and before final payment, so defects can be listed while you have leverage.
Do you look at external durability at handover on bayside homes?
Yes. Along with the finishes, we look closely at external sealing, cladding junctions and corrosion-prone fittings, which matter more near the coast.
What does a handover inspection cost?
Handover inspections are $660 for homes under 220 square metres, and include a detailed defect report with photos for your builder.
Your inspector
Your Redlands inspection is carried out by a VG Inspect builder-inspector — a QBCC-licensed builder who inspects new builds full-time. Every VG Inspect inspector is a builder first and holds their own QBCC licence, and every report is checked before it's sent. You can verify any licence on the QBCC online licence search. VG Inspect holds a 5.0 rating across over 100 verified reviews and is fully insured.
Book your Redlands handover (pci) inspection
Give us the date as early as you can — builders often give short notice. Same-day report.
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