Practical Completion or PCI is the stage when works have been completed in accordance with the contract and all relevant statutory requirements (with the exception of minor defects or minor omissions) and the works are reasonably suitable for habitation ready for you to begin preparations for moving in.
A new home is a big investment and SHS building report will save you money and time by identifying incomplete or defective work before your builder hands the property (and any problems - including time delays or non-acceptance for defect liability rectification) over to you.
- Has the builder performed the home building work in a proper and workmanlike manner, in accordance with the contract?
- Is there any incomplete building work?
- Have all building codes been met- in particular structural requirements such as weatherproofing, waterproofing and storm water drainage?
- Are there any structural defects including those which may cause loss of health or amenity?
- Are all building components installed in a proper and tradesman like manner and are the building components within acceptable tolerances for square, plum and straightness?
- Has the builder supplied and installed materials that are of merchantable quality and reasonably fit for the purpose including windows, cabinetry, benchtops, appliances etc?
- Does the owner have concerns with the contract including variations and the like?
- Do the building plans match what has been constructed?
- Will any part of the building cause a loss of amenity?
