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Find a Building Inspector for New Home Handover Inspection
A visual on-site inspection that produces a written defects report, with scope affected by report detail, access, testing needs and project size.
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Costs for a handover defects inspection are primarily driven by the time on site and the time needed to draft the report, along with the region call‑out fee and labour rate. More detailed, itemised reports, multi‑unit or developer handovers, restricted access, specialist testing or after‑hours attendance will generally increase the overall cost.
Report detail and annotation level
Itemised or heavily annotated defects schedules take significantly more drafting time than a standard summary report.
Number of units and project scale
Developer or multi‑unit handovers are priced per unit as a baseline and larger projects typically need additional coordination and admin.
On‑site time and travel (call‑out)
The initial attendance and time spent inspecting each dwelling drive labour charges and any regional call‑out component.
Site access and locked areas
Locked or partial access can limit what an inspector can assess on the day and may require re‑attendance or a revised scope.
Specialist testing and exclusions
Services like asbestos sampling or thermal imaging are usually excluded from a standard inspection and are quoted separately if requested.
Estimated range
$935 – $2,360
Default scope: 3 bedrooms
What moves this estimate
- Report detail and annotation level: Itemised or heavily annotated defects schedules take significantly more drafting time than a standard summary report.
- Number of units and project scale: Developer or multi‑unit handovers are priced per unit as a baseline and larger projects typically need additional coordination and admin.
- On‑site time and travel (call‑out): The initial attendance and time spent inspecting each dwelling drive labour charges and any regional call‑out component.
- Site access and locked areas: Locked or partial access can limit what an inspector can assess on the day and may require re‑attendance or a revised scope.
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“We had such a great experience with Home Integrity! They got out to the property within the week, dealt with the agency to organise the timing and sent through a very thorough rep…”
Amy Allen
“Jed was thorough and very personable in his inspection process. The report is easy to understand and he took the time to explain how to interpret and understand the report. We wou…”
Jessica Teunissen
“Dom was very professional in his approach to conducting a pest and building inspection on my property. He has a pleasant manner as well as a meticulous approach to his work. There…”
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