A full defect inspection at practical completion, before final payment.

What a CBR Practical Completion Inspection Covers
Practical completion is the point where your builder considers the work finished and final payment falls due. It is also your last real chance to have defects identified while the builder is still contractually responsible for fixing them. An independent practical completion inspection makes sure that chance is not wasted.
The inspection is carried out in person by a licensed builder with over 15 years in residential construction, someone who knows what good work looks like and where corners get cut. It covers the quality of workmanship and finishes throughout the home or extension, checking for defects, incomplete work and anything that falls short of the standard you are entitled to expect.
Findings are compiled into a clear defect report, with copies for both you and your builder, which you can use to have items rectified before you make the final payment.
This service is for new homes and extensions. For units bought off the plan, the off the plan unit inspection covers the same ground tailored to that situation.
A practical completion inspection starts from $500, including GST. Once off inspections are from $575 depending on the job, and the inspection is discounted to $495 within a construction stage package. A firm quote is provided before booking.
What's Included in Your Practical Completion Inspection
Every practical completion inspection is an independent defect check of your new home or extension before final payment, carried out by a licensed builder, so nothing gets signed off before it should be.
Practical Completion Inspection
Workmanship and Finishes
The quality of workmanship and finishes assessed throughout the home or extension.
Defect Identification
Defects, incomplete work and items below standard clearly identified and recorded.
Copies for Both Parties
A defect report with copies for both you and your builder, ready for rectification.
Licensed Builder
Carried out in person by a licensed builder who knows what good work looks like.
24 to 48 Hour Turnaround
Most reports delivered within 24 to 48 hours, so items can be raised before final payment.

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Frequently Asked Questions
A practical completion inspection starts from $500, including GST. Once off inspections are from $575 depending on the job, and it is discounted to $495 within a construction stage package. A firm quote is provided before booking.
At practical completion, before you make the final payment. That is when the builder is still contractually responsible for rectifying defects, so it is the best time to have them identified.
This service is for new homes and extensions. The off the plan unit inspection covers the same ground but is tailored to units bought off the plan.
The defect report comes with copies for you and your builder, so you can have items rectified before final payment.
Yes. The practical completion inspection is discounted to $495 within a construction stage inspection package, versus $575 as a once off.
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"Without a doubt the best building inspection ever conducted. All companies say they’re thorough, but the detail in the report I received exceeded my expectation. CBR ensured no corner of the house was missed, they included photos which I have never seen another company do and they turned up when they said they would. I would definitely recommend CBR and will be using them again."
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