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Pre-handover checklist for a Clyde volume build

What to have in hand before you sign at practical completion.

Owner Inspections · Clyde 3978 · 2026-02-19

In short: Two thirds of everything we photograph in Clyde comes from the PCI. This is what to check and when.

Book before the date, not after

Practical completion is the last point where the builder must fix things at their cost. Book about a week ahead so the list is in their hands before you are asked to sign.

Roof water and drainage

Gutters clear, downpipes connected, stormwater actually reaching a legal discharge point. Broken or blocked stormwater is a recurring Clyde finding.

External fabric

Mortar gaps under window sills, unsealed slab to driveway joints and eave sections needing caulking.

Wet areas

Water stop angle finish, hob grading, grout sealing and falls to the waste.

Windows and seals

Missing weather seals are common and easy to miss on a walk through.

The termite notice

It should be in the meter box. We find it missing regularly.

Written by the Owner Inspections team from inspections carried out in Clyde. Licensed building practitioners, Building & Plumbing Commission registration CDB-U 53425.

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FAQ

Questions Clyde owners ask about this

How long does a PCI take?

Two to three hours for a typical Clyde home.

Can you reinspect after fixes?

Yes, before settlement.

What is excluded?

Energising circuits, pressure testing, commissioning and appliance testing.

Will the builder accept the report?

Generally yes, because each item cites a tolerance rather than taste.

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