Greenbank Building
Inspections

Pre-Handover (PCI) Inspections in Greenbank

The final check of your Greenbank home before you finish paying for it.

  • Room by room, then the exterior
  • Safety defects listed separately
  • Facade joins and drainage holes
  • Balcony drainage checked
  • Roof inspected from the ground
  • Booked before your handover
  • Recheck before you sign
  • Report sent inside 24 hours
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What is included

What is included in a Greenbank pre-handover (PCI) inspection

A Greenbank handover inspection checks the build against the approved drawings, engineering, the NCC and the QBCC Standards and Tolerances Guide.

Cladding and sealing

  • Capping secure and falls correctly
  • Flashings and drip edges
  • Control joints and articulation
  • Cracking at windows and doors

Weep holes

  • Clear of debris and soil
  • Positioned above flashings
  • Spacing and quantity
  • Open and not blocked

Balconies

  • Drains clear and flow direction
  • Fully bedded tiles
  • Door falls away from the frame
  • Membrane under the waste

Roof and gutter inspection

  • Capping secure and falls correctly
  • Gutters free from standing water
  • Flashings and ridge caps
  • Downpipes connected

Windows and frames

  • Window locks and security
  • Window and door waterproofing
  • Door latches fail to close
  • Rubber flashings secured

Wet areas

  • Water stop and waste size
  • Water falls to the drain
  • Finished grout and silicone
  • Tapware secure

Interior finish

  • Cracked plaster joints show daylight
  • Paint coverage and defects
  • Cracks in cornice and skirting
  • Damaged surfaces

Joinery

  • Drawers open smoothly
  • Doors aligned
  • Cupboard doors and handles

Home Check

  • Cladding sits clear of the ground.
  • Ground sinking
  • Paths require isolation joints

34 checkpoints across 9 areas on a standard Greenbank pre-handover (PCI) inspection. We get on site when you have safe access to the land and the structure, and a builder knows an inspector is coming. We can only inspect areas we can access safely and clearly.

Sample findings

Sample defects from our handover inspections in Greenbank

Recorded during the practical completion stage of new homes.

Grouting/joints defective, recorded during a handover inspection in Greenbank
Tile grouting in some areas is of poor quality and requires rectification
Garage, recorded during a handover inspection in Greenbank
The garage was inspected and found to be clear of significant defects
Ensuite, recorded during a handover inspection in Greenbank
The inspector noted the ensuite area during the inspection
Bedroom 3, recorded during a handover inspection in Greenbank
Bedroom 3 is a room that must meet safety standards before the handover inspection
Master bedroom, recorded during a handover inspection in Greenbank
The master bedroom area was inspected and checked for condition
Common areas, recorded during a handover inspection in Greenbank
Paintwork in common areas is defective and marked by tape
Bedroom 2, recorded during a handover inspection in Greenbank
The inspector noted Bedroom 2 as a specific location for the report
Toilets, recorded during a handover inspection in Greenbank
Toilets were not installed correctly during the build
Bathroom, recorded during a handover inspection in Greenbank
The bathroom was inspected to ensure it meets the standards for a handover inspection
Laundry, recorded during a handover inspection in Greenbank
The laundry was checked for safety and compliance during the inspection
Our inspectors going through a report
Why Greenbank owners choose us

Independent. Licensed. Insured.

  • Drains tested for the heavy Spring Mountain rains
  • Tying timber framing to the concrete slab
  • Checking the roof framing and trusses
  • Inspection items match the approved plans
Guides

Pre-Handover (PCI) Inspections guides for Greenbank

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FAQ

Pre-Handover (PCI) Inspections in Greenbank: common questions

Why are there so many problems with the house exterior?

The render is applied late in the build. It can cover weep holes, bridge movement joints and hide where a joint was left out. These faults are simple to fix now but become difficult to notice later.

What do you mean by balcony tiles on dabs?

Tiles are fixed with dots of adhesive rather than full coverage. The tiles sound hollow when tapped and are prone to cracking. Water can also pool in the spaces beneath the tiles.

What work is not covered in a Greenbank handover inspection?

No testing of electrical, gas or plumbing systems. Appliances and air conditioning are not commissioned. We do not dismantle or cut into walls or roofing. Switchboards and wiring are the responsibility of a licensed electrician.

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