Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Oct 24, 2011 1:14 pm Hey all, I just received the call that my final house inspection will be this Wednesday. Now, one of my mates is a builder so he's given me some high level pointer as to what I should be looking for and he's also giving me some book about tolerances etc. But, what I would like to know from peoples experience what I should look for? Thanks in advance! Re: "New Home Presentation" inspection - What to look for? 3Oct 24, 2011 5:49 pm If you are talking about the pre completion inspection there are quite a few hints here http://www.anewhouse.com.au/?p=296 The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: "New Home Presentation" inspection - What to look for? 4Oct 24, 2011 5:54 pm Hi Jesterarts, are you able to share the "high level pointers" you refer to from your mate??? Thx Re: "New Home Presentation" inspection - What to look for? 5Oct 24, 2011 10:23 pm brixnmorter Hi Jesterarts, are you able to share the "high level pointers" you refer to from your mate??? Let me google that for you. http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=40350 Re: "New Home Presentation" inspection - What to look for? 6Oct 25, 2011 9:43 am The high level stuff was stuff like to use a flash light to check glass for scratches, to check the walls behind the doors, to take a high load electical appliance to test power points, to get in the ceiling and checn the insulation around down lights, filling the sinks up to be full and then ensuring they drain right, checking levels on power points, etc Re: "New Home Presentation" inspection - What to look for? 7Oct 25, 2011 9:45 am bashworth If you are talking about the pre completion inspection there are quite a few hints here http://www.anewhouse.com.au/?p=296 Awesome!! Thanks for that link. Those checklists are a great starting point! Re: "New Home Presentation" inspection - What to look for? 8Oct 25, 2011 3:27 pm Ok, here is my list of fun for tomorrow thus far. Things to take: Flashlight Globes Something to plug into power points Go for adventure in roof Spirit Level Square Step ladder Tape measure Corded phone. Cloth to wipe down bench tops to check for scratches Stuff to check (excluding items listed on anewhouse.com.au): - Doors open close - Even gap around doors when closed - Check door stoppers - Check wall behind door - Power points - Phone points - Inside lights - Outside lights - Garage - Windows, open close smoothly - All taps - Plug sink, fill to max and then let drain - Flush toilet several times. - Fill bath and drain. - Powerpoints are level - Powerpoints are correct height from ground. 1100 or 300 - Check central heating - Check stove works, oven works - Get in ceiling and check for leaks - Check insulation around downlights I think I've very much going to enjoy this. Re: "New Home Presentation" inspection - What to look for? 9Oct 25, 2011 4:35 pm You may find the oven, cooktop and cooker hood missing. Often these aren't fitted until Handover day. The new Guide to PCI's includes many of the additions you identified with the original free checklists and more. The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: "New Home Presentation" inspection - What to look for? 10May 18, 2023 10:41 am bashworth You may find the oven, cooktop and cooker hood missing. Often these aren't fitted until Handover day. The new Guide to PCI's includes many of the additions you identified with the original free checklists and more. Your PaPay goes to the US and not accepting a Mobile number. i would suggest nothing is unreasonable for PCI. we did all sorts, including checking the hot water, checking all the GPO's had power, testing that the showers were… 9 79685 you need to understand the breakdown of warranties. 90 warranty is considered as minor defects rectification period where as the longer ones are more major/structural… 1 3867 Hi, I have this sewer inspection point sitting in an odd spot in the rear of my yard: https://imgur.com/ghLI98q What I'd like to do is put a firepit in that corner of… 0 3920 |