{"id":4441,"date":"2026-02-05T07:23:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T07:23:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/?page_id=4441"},"modified":"2026-09-12T05:35:56","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T05:35:56","slug":"pci-and-pre-handover-inspections","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/pci-and-pre-handover-inspections\/","title":{"rendered":"PCI and Pre Handover Inspections"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4441\" class=\"elementor elementor-4441\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfe379e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dfe379e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-999e729 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"999e729\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pre- Handover Inspections<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18fd706 elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"18fd706\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get A Free Quote Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13ebca4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"13ebca4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe47930 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fe47930\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38fee7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"38fee7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PCI &amp; Pre-Handover Inspections Melbourne<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca29f5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca29f5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"kr-line-set-width amPZ56x_ zwxAMysi nTPebdOM tEPGn6ku Vv4mXroI kr-line kr-paragraph kr-indentable block-level-0 zy4fOR6p ScPEEveK Ut18Fvgz sWZXgrQ4 grammarly-desktop-disable\" spellcheck=\"false\" data-kr-drop-target=\"true\" data-canvas-placement-block=\"true\" data-editable-id=\"cl-d7RJS-bawD\"><h2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"trwym0\" data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"635\">Independent Pre-Handover Inspections Before You Get the Keys<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"834\">Before taking possession of your <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/new-home-building-inspections\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"New Home\/Handover\">new home<\/a>, a <strong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"716\">PCI or pre-handover inspection<\/strong> lets you identify visible <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/top-15-common-building-defects-found-in-melbourne-homes\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"12\" title=\"Defects\">defects<\/a>, incomplete work, and workmanship issues before final handover.<\/p><p data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"1171\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"25\" title=\"Business Name\">Elevate Building Inspections<\/a> provides <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/independent-building-inspectors-in-melbourne\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"35\" title=\"Independent\">independent<\/a> <strong data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"945\">Practical Completion Inspections (PCI) across <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/areas-we-serve-building-inspections\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"11\" title=\"Melbourne\">Melbourne<\/a><\/strong>. Our experienced building inspectors assess accessible areas of your new home and provide a detailed photographic <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/sample-building-inspection-report\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"46\" title=\"Report\">report<\/a> outlining identified items that you can raise with your <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"48\" title=\"Bulder\">builder<\/a> during the practical completion process.<\/p><p data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1315\">Whether you&#8217;re building a house, townhouse or <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/apartment-inspections\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"37\" title=\"Apartment\">apartment<\/a>, we&#8217;ll help you understand the condition of your <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/property-inspections\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"30\" title=\"property\/house\">property<\/a> before you receive the keys.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33ebd84 elementor-align-left elementor-tablet-align-right elementor-mobile-align-right elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"33ebd84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-xs\" href=\"tel:0414015542\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-phone-alt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M497.39 361.8l-112-48a24 24 0 0 0-28 6.9l-49.6 60.6A370.66 370.66 0 0 1 130.6 204.11l60.6-49.6a23.94 23.94 0 0 0 6.9-28l-48-112A24.16 24.16 0 0 0 122.6.61l-104 24A24 24 0 0 0 0 48c0 256.5 207.9 464 464 464a24 24 0 0 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-821124a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"821124a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><h2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"bbpkef\" data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1411\">What Is a PCI \/ Pre-Handover Inspection?<\/h2><p data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1595\">A <strong data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1497\">PCI (Practical Completion Inspection), also known as a pre-handover inspection<\/strong>, is carried out when <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/construction-stage-inspections\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"44\" title=\"Construction\">construction<\/a> of your new home is substantially complete and before handover.<\/p><p data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1723\">At this stage, the property should be largely finished, although defects, incomplete items or finishing work may still remain.<\/p><p data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1766\">An independent PCI inspection focuses on:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"2081\"><li data-section-id=\"1iu0u3k\" data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1817\">Identifying visible defects and incomplete work<\/li><li data-section-id=\"fy2q54\" data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1860\">Assessing workmanship and finish quality<\/li><li data-section-id=\"jz1hh9\" data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1910\">Checking accessible internal and external areas<\/li><li data-section-id=\"uc62qv\" data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1967\">Identifying damaged, missing or poorly installed items<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1i15jz5\" data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2025\">Documenting concerns that may require further attention<\/li><li data-section-id=\"d3ybp9\" data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2081\">Providing photographic evidence of identified defects<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2211\">After the inspection, you&#8217;ll receive a <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/sample-building-inspection-report\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"46\" title=\"Report\">detailed report<\/a> you can use when discussing outstanding items with your builder.<\/p><h2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"1ejjryg\" data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2259\">When Should You Book a PCI Inspection?<\/h2><p data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2414\"><strong data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2413\"><strong>Generally, <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/who-pays-for-a-building-inspection-in-melbourne\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"19\" title=\"Pays\">arrange<\/a> a PCI inspection<\/strong>\u00a0when your builder advises that your home is approaching practical completion and before final handover<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2550\">As soon as you receive a practical completion or handover timeframe, <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/contact\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"23\" title=\"Contact\">contact<\/a> us to organise the inspection and coordinate site access.<\/p><p data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2767\">Having the property independently inspected at this stage means identified defects and incomplete items can be documented while the project is still progressing through the practical completion and handover process.<\/p><h2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"1lhs5jf\" data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"2828\">PCI Inspection vs Your Builder&#8217;s Final Walk-Through<\/h2><p data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2919\">Your builder&#8217;s final walk-through and an independent PCI inspection have different roles.<\/p><p data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"3056\">The builder&#8217;s walk-through gives you an opportunity to view the completed home with their representative and discuss outstanding items.<\/p><p data-start=\"3058\" data-end=\"3254\">An <strong data-start=\"3061\" data-end=\"3091\">independent PCI inspection<\/strong> provides a separate assessment focused on the condition of accessible areas of the property, including visible defects, incomplete work, workmanship and finishes.<\/p><p data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3416\">Elevate <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"36\" title=\"Building Inspection\">Building Inspections<\/a> works <strong data-start=\"3291\" data-end=\"3316\">independently for you and provides a documented report you can use<\/strong>\u00a0when discussing identified items with your builder.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76586a52 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"76586a52\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b606bbd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1b606bbd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-533e6293 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"533e6293\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3937e083 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3937e083\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Construction Stages Before Your PCI Inspection<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59a5531c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59a5531c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A PCI (Practical Completion Inspection) takes place towards the end of your new home build, before handover. However, some construction issues are easier to identify before they&#8217;re covered by <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/pre-plaster-inspections\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"29\" title=\"Pre Plaster\">plaster<\/a>, finishes and completed fixtures. Independent inspections at key stages of construction can help identify visible defects and workmanship concerns as your build progresses.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26695c97 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"26695c97\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3040eea3 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"3040eea3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/pre-slab-inspections\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPre Slab Inspections\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCompleted before the <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/pre-slab-inspections\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"26\" title=\"Slab\">concrete<\/a> slab is poured, a pre-slab inspection assesses visible elements such as footing preparation, reinforcement, penetrations and <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/signs-of-water-damage-to-look-for-when-buying-a-house\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"45\" title=\"Water Damage\">moisture<\/a> barriers before they're concealed by concrete.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1073986 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"1073986\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/construction-stage-inspections\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFrame Stage Inspections\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOnce the <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/structural-issues-most-buyers-miss-at-open-homes\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"34\" title=\"Structure\">structural<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/construction-stage-inspections\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"41\" title=\"Framing\">frame<\/a> is complete, a <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/construction-stage-inspections\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"41\" title=\"Framing\">frame<\/a> stage inspection checks accessible <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/construction-stage-inspections\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"41\" title=\"Framing\">framing<\/a>, connections and workmanship before the build progresses and these elements become more difficult to inspect.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-805331e elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"805331e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/pre-plaster-inspections\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPre Plaster Inspections\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tA pre-plaster inspection takes place after <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/construction-stage-inspections\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"41\" title=\"Framing\">framing<\/a> and relevant rough-ins are completed but before plasterboard is installed. It provides an opportunity to identify visible construction issues before walls and ceilings are closed.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa5786e elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"aa5786e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:100}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/waterproofing-inspections\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWaterproofing Inspections\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tA <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/waterproofing-inspections\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"28\" title=\"Waterproofing\">waterproofing<\/a> inspection assesses accessible wet areas before tiles and finishes conceal the waterproofing system, helping identify visible concerns before the build progresses.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec52040 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"ec52040\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:100}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/waterproofing-inspections\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPCI &amp; Pre-Handover Inspection\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOnce construction is substantially complete, a PCI or pre-handover inspection assesses the finished home for visible defects, incomplete work and workmanship concerns before handover. You'll receive a detailed report documenting identified items to discuss with your builder.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab6bc99 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ab6bc99\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed89eb5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ed89eb5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82c5e6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"82c5e6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Does a Pre-Handover Inspection Check?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b38683b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b38683b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"5169\" data-end=\"5303\">Every new home is different, but our <strong data-start=\"5206\" data-end=\"5302\">pre-handover inspections cover safely accessible internal and external areas of the property<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"5305\" data-end=\"5421\">The aim is to identify visible defects, incomplete items, damaged finishes and workmanship concerns before handover.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5501358 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5501358\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1170c3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1170c3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"2ahpa9\" data-start=\"5423\" data-end=\"5442\">Exterior &amp; Site<\/h3><p data-start=\"5444\" data-end=\"5502\">We inspect accessible external areas for issues including:<\/p><ul data-start=\"5504\" data-end=\"5789\"><li data-section-id=\"gap1em\" data-start=\"5504\" data-end=\"5545\">Brickwork, cladding and render finishes<\/li><li data-section-id=\"88lzyt\" data-start=\"5546\" data-end=\"5590\">Visible cracking, damage and poor finishes<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1upmia7\" data-start=\"5591\" data-end=\"5647\">Roofing, gutters and downpipes where safely accessible<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1lcm8o0\" data-start=\"5648\" data-end=\"5683\">Windows, external doors and seals<\/li><li data-section-id=\"9dt46o\" data-start=\"5684\" data-end=\"5716\">External fixtures and fittings<\/li><li data-section-id=\"wjpng7\" data-start=\"5717\" data-end=\"5761\">Driveways, paths and visible site drainage<\/li><li data-section-id=\"5nev2h\" data-start=\"5762\" data-end=\"5789\">Incomplete external works<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-section-id=\"1cyj65h\" data-start=\"5791\" data-end=\"5809\">Internal Areas<\/h3><p data-start=\"5811\" data-end=\"5898\">Inside the home, we assess visible finishes and accessible building elements including:<\/p><ul data-start=\"5900\" data-end=\"6137\"><li data-section-id=\"19xdlqp\" data-start=\"5900\" data-end=\"5928\">Walls, ceilings and floors<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1joii94\" data-start=\"5929\" data-end=\"5961\">Paintwork and plaster finishes<\/li><li data-section-id=\"11x2bzy\" data-start=\"5962\" data-end=\"5990\">Internal doors and windows<\/li><li data-section-id=\"67nr0w\" data-start=\"5991\" data-end=\"6020\">Locks, handles and hardware<\/li><li data-section-id=\"s1aecq\" data-start=\"6021\" data-end=\"6042\">Flooring and tiling<\/li><li data-section-id=\"usldo2\" data-start=\"6043\" data-end=\"6066\">Joinery and cabinetry<\/li><li data-section-id=\"ojx524\" data-start=\"6067\" data-end=\"6101\">Benchtops and installed finishes<\/li><li data-section-id=\"b5a1vj\" data-start=\"6102\" data-end=\"6137\">Visible damage or incomplete work<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-section-id=\"106rtra\" data-start=\"6139\" data-end=\"6174\">Bathrooms, Ensuites &amp; Laundries<\/h3><p data-start=\"6176\" data-end=\"6274\">Wet areas receive particular attention due to the potential consequences of poorly completed work.<\/p><p data-start=\"6276\" data-end=\"6313\">We assess accessible items including:<\/p><ul data-start=\"6315\" data-end=\"6479\"><li data-section-id=\"1gcia09\" data-start=\"6315\" data-end=\"6333\">Tiling and grout<\/li><li data-section-id=\"12s678w\" data-start=\"6334\" data-end=\"6365\">Sealant and visible junctions<\/li><li data-section-id=\"hr0x9f\" data-start=\"6366\" data-end=\"6382\">Shower screens<\/li><li data-section-id=\"apb93h\" data-start=\"6383\" data-end=\"6406\">Fixtures and fittings<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1fa3cgl\" data-start=\"6407\" data-end=\"6418\">Cabinetry<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1ru16am\" data-start=\"6419\" data-end=\"6446\">Visible drainage concerns<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1uzor8n\" data-start=\"6447\" data-end=\"6479\">General finish and workmanship<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-section-id=\"qefbxw\" data-start=\"6481\" data-end=\"6511\">Fixtures &amp; Installed Items<\/h3><p data-start=\"6513\" data-end=\"6630\">Depending on accessibility and the scope of the inspection, we can assess visible and readily operable items such as:<\/p><ul data-start=\"6632\" data-end=\"6859\"><li data-section-id=\"onibqx\" data-start=\"6632\" data-end=\"6665\">Light switches and power points<\/li><li data-section-id=\"esr3ks\" data-start=\"6666\" data-end=\"6685\">Plumbing fixtures<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1u8b4gi\" data-start=\"6686\" data-end=\"6707\">Taps and water flow<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1ql3i1l\" data-start=\"6708\" data-end=\"6727\">Doors and windows<\/li><li data-section-id=\"bkl398\" data-start=\"6728\" data-end=\"6768\">Installed appliances where appropriate<\/li><li data-section-id=\"114vcn5\" data-start=\"6769\" data-end=\"6816\">Smoke alarms and other visible safety devices<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1cky3ib\" data-start=\"6817\" data-end=\"6859\">Heating and <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/cooling-off-period-building-inspections-in-victoria\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"43\" title=\"Cooling\">cooling<\/a> outlets and fittings<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-section-id=\"o8abph\" data-start=\"6861\" data-end=\"6889\">Completion &amp; Workmanship<\/h3><p data-start=\"6891\" data-end=\"6908\">We also look for:<\/p><ul data-start=\"6910\" data-end=\"7139\"><li data-section-id=\"xdnsvt\" data-start=\"6910\" data-end=\"6939\">Missing or incomplete items<\/li><li data-section-id=\"10h2a66\" data-start=\"6940\" data-end=\"6961\">Construction damage<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1yabuq7\" data-start=\"6962\" data-end=\"6977\">Poor finishes<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1y5ehwe\" data-start=\"6978\" data-end=\"6999\">Installation issues<\/li><li data-section-id=\"4x4wss\" data-start=\"7000\" data-end=\"7070\">Items that appear inconsistent with the expected completed condition<\/li><li data-section-id=\"2w7k4t\" data-start=\"7071\" data-end=\"7139\">Other visible defects requiring further investigation or attention<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9173919 e-con-full e-grid e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9173919\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72ae407 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"72ae407\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"1cd4fki\" data-start=\"7146\" data-end=\"7200\">Common Defects Found During Pre-Handover Inspections<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"7202\" data-end=\"7263\">Even a brand-new home can contain defects or incomplete work.<\/p><p data-start=\"7265\" data-end=\"7362\">A PCI inspection gives you an independent set of eyes over the finished property before handover.<\/p><p data-start=\"7364\" data-end=\"7412\">Some of the issues we commonly identify include:<\/p><h4 data-section-id=\"173h0o9\" data-start=\"7414\" data-end=\"7441\">Paint &amp; Plaster Defects<\/h4><p data-start=\"7443\" data-end=\"7570\">Patchy paintwork, visible roller marks, dents, poorly finished joints, cracking and other defects affecting walls and ceilings.<\/p><h4 data-section-id=\"3e9wqw\" data-start=\"7572\" data-end=\"7598\">Tiling &amp; Finish Issues<\/h4><p data-start=\"7600\" data-end=\"7693\">Uneven tiles, inconsistent grout lines, poor alignment, damaged tiles and incomplete sealing.<\/p><h4 data-section-id=\"q67lne\" data-start=\"7695\" data-end=\"7714\">Doors &amp; Windows<\/h4><p data-start=\"7716\" data-end=\"7827\">Doors that stick or don&#8217;t close correctly, misaligned hardware, gaps around frames and poorly adjusted windows.<\/p><h4 data-section-id=\"hb22wh\" data-start=\"7829\" data-end=\"7852\">Cabinetry &amp; Joinery<\/h4><p data-start=\"7854\" data-end=\"7944\">Misaligned doors and drawers, damaged cabinetry, unfinished edges and installation issues.<\/p><h4 data-section-id=\"7myr4s\" data-start=\"7946\" data-end=\"7967\">Wet Area Concerns<\/h4><p data-start=\"7969\" data-end=\"8077\">Visible sealing, drainage, tiling or finishing issues in bathrooms, ensuites, laundries and other wet areas.<\/p><h4 data-section-id=\"2h0ieh\" data-start=\"8079\" data-end=\"8098\">Incomplete Work<\/h4><p data-start=\"8100\" data-end=\"8198\">Missing fittings, unfinished installations, damaged items or work that has not yet been completed.<\/p><p data-start=\"8200\" data-end=\"8352\">Identifying these items before handover gives you a clear record of the property&#8217;s condition and the concerns you may wish to discuss with your builder.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f165bfa elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f165bfa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"588\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/common-building-defects-in-Melbourne.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2693\" alt=\"common building defects in Melbourne\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/common-building-defects-in-Melbourne.webp 588w, https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/common-building-defects-in-Melbourne-300x252.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c79b182 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c79b182\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6beb04b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6beb04b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why PCI &amp; Pre-Handover Inspections Matter<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97b1347 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"97b1347\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f122541 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"f122541\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tProtect Your Investment\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOnce handover occurs, it can be harder to have defects rectified promptly. A PCI inspection helps ensure issues are addressed before ownership transfers.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4513ba elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"b4513ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAvoid Costly Repairs Later\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSmall defects can become expensive problems if left unresolved. Identifying them early can save <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/how-long-does-a-pre-purchase-building-inspection-take-in-melbourne\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"18\" title=\"Time\">time<\/a>, stress, and money.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-251ed2c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"251ed2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tQuality &amp; Compliance Check\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhile surveyor inspections focus on minimum compliance, a PCI inspection looks closely at workmanship, finish quality, and completeness.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ab4be3 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"8ab4be3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tConfidence at Handover\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYou\u2019ll know exactly what condition your new home is in before you sign off and move in.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75d9b5e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"75d9b5e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e8f7d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2e8f7d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What happens after a PCI inspection?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3e5b13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c3e5b13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"8402\" data-end=\"8438\">We make the process straightforward.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"120tqtb\" data-start=\"8440\" data-end=\"8471\">1. We Inspect Your New Home<\/h3><p data-start=\"8473\" data-end=\"8610\">Your inspector assesses safely accessible areas of the property and documents visible defects, incomplete items and workmanship concerns.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"erdoz1\" data-start=\"8612\" data-end=\"8648\">2. You Receive a Detailed Report<\/h3><p data-start=\"8650\" data-end=\"8704\">You&#8217;ll receive a digital inspection report containing:<\/p><ul data-start=\"8706\" data-end=\"8886\"><li data-section-id=\"vpoi9e\" data-start=\"8706\" data-end=\"8747\">Clear descriptions of identified issues<\/li><li data-section-id=\"19d1gcx\" data-start=\"8748\" data-end=\"8771\">Photographic evidence<\/li><li data-section-id=\"x53w95\" data-start=\"8772\" data-end=\"8794\">Locations of defects<\/li><li data-section-id=\"kl2cdt\" data-start=\"8795\" data-end=\"8837\">Practical explanations where appropriate<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1r8w0ct\" data-start=\"8838\" data-end=\"8886\">A structured record of the inspection findings<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-section-id=\"1b6mimu\" data-start=\"8888\" data-end=\"8935\">3. Raise Identified Items With Your Builder<\/h3><p data-start=\"8937\" data-end=\"9084\">The report can be provided to your builder so you can discuss identified defects and outstanding items as part of the practical completion process.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"uivb9x\" data-start=\"9086\" data-end=\"9127\">4. Rectification Work Can Be Reviewed<\/h3><p data-start=\"9129\" data-end=\"9228\">Your builder can assess the items raised and organise appropriate rectification or completion work.<\/p><p data-start=\"9230\" data-end=\"9359\">Where required, Elevate Building Inspections can also arrange a <strong data-start=\"9294\" data-end=\"9318\">follow-up inspection<\/strong> to assess accessible rectification work.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"185lj3i\" data-start=\"9361\" data-end=\"9406\">5. Approach Handover With Greater Clarity<\/h3><p data-start=\"9408\" data-end=\"9568\">You&#8217;ll have an independent record of the property&#8217;s condition and a clearer understanding of any outstanding concerns before taking possession of your new home.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75548ba elementor-align-left elementor-tablet-align-right elementor-mobile-align-right elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"75548ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-xs\" href=\"tel:0414015542\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-phone-alt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M497.39 361.8l-112-48a24 24 0 0 0-28 6.9l-49.6 60.6A370.66 370.66 0 0 1 130.6 204.11l60.6-49.6a23.94 23.94 0 0 0 6.9-28l-48-112A24.16 24.16 0 0 0 122.6.61l-104 24A24 24 0 0 0 0 48c0 256.5 207.9 464 464 464a24 24 0 0 0 23.4-18.6l24-104a24.29 24.29 0 0 0-14.01-27.6z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">0414 015 542<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c772c81 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c772c81\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3c54d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"f3c54d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ebi-pci-trust\">\n  <div class=\"ebi-pci-trust__wrap\">\n\n    <!-- Image Column -->\n    <div class=\"ebi-pci-trust__image-column\">\n      <div class=\"ebi-pci-trust__image\">\n\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\n          src=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pre-Handover-Inspection-melbourne.png\"\n          alt=\"Elevate building inspector completing a PCI and pre-handover inspection on a new Melbourne home\"\n          loading=\"lazy\"\n          width=\"523\"\n          height=\"794\"\n        >\n\n        <div class=\"ebi-pci-trust__image-overlay\">\n          <span>Independent PCI &amp; Pre-Handover Inspections<\/span>\n          <strong>Identify defects before final payment and handover<\/strong>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content Column -->\n    <div class=\"ebi-pci-trust__content\">\n\n      <span class=\"ebi-pci-trust__kicker\">\n        PCI &amp; Pre-Handover Inspections Melbourne\n      <\/span>\n\n      <h2>\n        Why Choose Elevate Building Inspections for a PCI &amp; Pre-Handover Inspection?\n      <\/h2>\n\n      <p class=\"ebi-pci-trust__lead\">\n        Not all practical completion and pre-handover inspections provide the\n        same level of detail, independence or practical construction <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/blog\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"17\" title=\"Blog\">knowledge<\/a>.\n        At this final stage of the build, incomplete work, workmanship defects\n        and poor finishes can easily be overlooked.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p>\n        Once handover and final payment occur, having defects addressed may\n        become more difficult and time-consuming. Elevate Building Inspections\n        provides an independent assessment before handover, helping you identify\n        visible concerns while the builder still has an opportunity to complete\n        rectification work.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"ebi-pci-trust__features\">\n\n        <article class=\"ebi-pci-trust__feature\">\n          <div class=\"ebi-pci-trust__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n              <path d=\"M9.2 16.6 4.8 12.2l1.6-1.6 2.8 2.8L17.6 5l1.6 1.6-10 10Z\"\/>\n            <\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div>\n            <h3>Licensed &amp; Fully Insured Inspectors<\/h3>\n            <p>\n              Experienced inspectors with practical knowledge of new-home\n              construction, practical completion requirements, finishes and\n              common handover defects.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <article class=\"ebi-pci-trust__feature\">\n          <div class=\"ebi-pci-trust__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n              <path d=\"M9.2 16.6 4.8 12.2l1.6-1.6 2.8 2.8L17.6 5l1.6 1.6-10 10Z\"\/>\n            <\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div>\n            <h3>Independent, Unbiased Assessment<\/h3>\n            <p>\n              We work solely for you as the property owner\u2014not the builder,\n              developer, site supervisor or selling agent.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <article class=\"ebi-pci-trust__feature\">\n          <div class=\"ebi-pci-trust__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n              <path d=\"M9.2 16.6 4.8 12.2l1.6-1.6 2.8 2.8L17.6 5l1.6 1.6-10 10Z\"\/>\n            <\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div>\n            <h3>Thorough Practical Completion Checks<\/h3>\n            <p>\n              We assess safely accessible internal and external areas for\n              incomplete work, visible defects, damaged finishes, poor\n              workmanship and items requiring further attention.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <article class=\"ebi-pci-trust__feature\">\n          <div class=\"ebi-pci-trust__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n              <path d=\"M9.2 16.6 4.8 12.2l1.6-1.6 2.8 2.8L17.6 5l1.6 1.6-10 10Z\"\/>\n            <\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div>\n            <h3>Finishes, Fixtures &amp; Completion<\/h3>\n            <p>\n              Our inspection considers visible walls, ceilings, floors, doors,\n              windows, cabinetry, wet areas, fittings and external elements\n              before the property is formally handed over.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <article class=\"ebi-pci-trust__feature\">\n          <div class=\"ebi-pci-trust__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n              <path d=\"M9.2 16.6 4.8 12.2l1.6-1.6 2.8 2.8L17.6 5l1.6 1.6-10 10Z\"\/>\n            <\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div>\n            <h3>Fast Digital Reports<\/h3>\n            <p>\n              Clear photographic reports are delivered promptly so defects can\n              be raised with the builder before final payment and handover\n              without unnecessary delays.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <article class=\"ebi-pci-trust__feature\">\n          <div class=\"ebi-pci-trust__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n              <path d=\"M9.2 16.6 4.8 12.2l1.6-1.6 2.8 2.8L17.6 5l1.6 1.6-10 10Z\"\/>\n            <\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div>\n            <h3>Practical Rectification Advice<\/h3>\n            <p>\n              We do more than provide a defect list. Our reports explain what\n              each concern means and what should be corrected before you accept\n              handover.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <article class=\"ebi-pci-trust__feature\">\n          <div class=\"ebi-pci-trust__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n              <path d=\"M9.2 16.6 4.8 12.2l1.6-1.6 2.8 2.8L17.6 5l1.6 1.6-10 10Z\"\/>\n            <\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div>\n            <h3>Defects Identified Before Handover<\/h3>\n            <p>\n              Identifying visible concerns before final payment gives the\n              builder an opportunity to complete outstanding work while the\n              project remains under active construction management.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <article class=\"ebi-pci-trust__feature\">\n          <div class=\"ebi-pci-trust__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n              <path d=\"M9.2 16.6 4.8 12.2l1.6-1.6 2.8 2.8L17.6 5l1.6 1.6-10 10Z\"\/>\n            <\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div>\n            <h3>Local Melbourne Experience<\/h3>\n            <p>\n              Hands-on experience across Doncaster, Templestowe, Doreen,\n              Diamond Creek, Eltham, Greensborough, Bundoora, Macleod,\n              Montmorency, Heidelberg, Rosanna, Ivanhoe and nearby suburbs.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"ebi-pci-trust__closing\">\n        <h3>Proceed to Handover With Greater Confidence<\/h3>\n\n        <p>\n          A PCI and pre-handover inspection gives you an <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/the-importance-of-building-inspections-in-melbourne\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"22\" title=\"Important\">important<\/a> opportunity\n          to identify visible defects, incomplete items and workmanship concerns\n          before final payment. Our independent assessment helps you approach\n          handover with a clearer understanding of the home's condition and the\n          work that should still be addressed.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"ebi-pci-trust__actions\">\n        <a\n          class=\"ebi-pci-trust__button\"\n          href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/contact-us\/\"\n        >\n          Get a PCI Inspection\n        <\/a>\n\n        <a\n          class=\"ebi-pci-trust__link\"\n          href=\"\/melbourne-building-inspections\/\"\n        >\n          View All Inspection Services\n          <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<style>\n  .ebi-pci-trust {\n    --ebi-blue: #3553a4;\n    --ebi-charcoal: #1a1a1a;\n    --ebi-white: #ffffff;\n    --ebi-grey: #f8f8f8;\n    --ebi-text: #5f636d;\n    --ebi-border: #e1e4eb;\n    --ebi-blue-soft: rgba(53, 83, 164, 0.08);\n    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data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebf124e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ebf124e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8653b44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8653b44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Get Peace Of Mind Knowing Award Winning Building Professionals Are Carrying Out Your New Home Building Inspections<\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dff1fd6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dff1fd6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f49844 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"7f49844\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-4441 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/building-stage-inspections-melbourne-150x150.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"building stage inspections melbourne\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/building-stage-inspections-melbourne-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/building-stage-inspections-melbourne.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/new-home-handover-inspection-melbourne-150x150.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"new home handover inspection melbourne\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/building-stage-inspections-melbourne-1-150x150.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Specialist Equipment Used During New Home Building Inspections in Melbourne<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d4b729 e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4d4b729\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d450f1 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"1d450f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Tramex-ME5-Mositure-Encounter-for-Building-Materials-inspection-equipment-riawpg7xl5os199gtn91oi9lkqp15xsecmef1qs2rg.webp\" title=\"Tramex ME5 Mositure Encounter for Building Materials \u2013 inspection equipment\" alt=\"Tramex ME5 Mositure Encounter for Building Materials - inspection equipment\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Non-Destructive Moisture Meter (Tramex Moisture Encounter)<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">We use a non-destructive moisture meter to detect elevated moisture levels within walls, floors, ceilings and other building materials without causing damage. This professional-grade tool measures moisture at both surface and deeper levels, allowing us to identify hidden dampness, water ingress and moisture-related defects that may not be visible during a visual inspection. It is particularly effective for locating rising damp, roof leaks, subfloor moisture and areas at risk of <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/timber-pest-and-pre-purchase-pest-inspections\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Timber Pest\">timber<\/a> decay \u2014 common issues in many Melbourne properties built on reactive clay soils.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ec2eb9 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"9ec2eb9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FLIR-TG267-Thermal-Imaging-Camera-for-Building-Inspections.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-4121\" alt=\"FLIR TG267 Thermal Imaging Camera for Building Inspections\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FLIR-TG267-Thermal-Imaging-Camera-for-Building-Inspections.webp 300w, https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FLIR-TG267-Thermal-Imaging-Camera-for-Building-Inspections-114x300.webp 114w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Thermal Imaging Camera (FLIR TG267)<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Our inspections also utilise a thermal imaging camera to identify temperature variations that can indicate underlying building issues. Thermal imaging allows us to detect problems such as moisture intrusion, insulation gaps, overheating electrical components and areas of heat loss \u2014 all without invasive testing. By highlighting hot and cold spots within building elements, thermal imaging helps pinpoint concealed defects quickly and accurately, providing valuable insight into issues that may otherwise go unnoticed during a standard visual inspection.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d42eb5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4d42eb5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e17266 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"3e17266\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ebi-faq\">\n  <div class=\"ebi-faq__wrap\">\n\n    <div class=\"ebi-faq__heading\">\n      <span class=\"ebi-faq__kicker\">PCI &amp; Pre-Handover FAQs<\/span>\n      <h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n      <p>\n        Find answers to common questions about PCI and pre-handover inspections,\n        when to book, what we inspect and what happens if defects are identified.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"ebi-faq__list\">\n\n      <details class=\"ebi-faq__item\">\n        <summary>\n          <span>What is a PCI inspection?<\/span>\n          <span class=\"ebi-faq__plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ebi-faq__answer\">\n          <p>\n            A PCI, or Practical Completion Inspection, is carried out when a new\n            home is substantially complete and approaching handover. It provides\n            an opportunity to independently identify visible defects, incomplete\n            work and workmanship concerns before you take possession of the property.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"ebi-faq__item\">\n        <summary>\n          <span>Is a PCI the same as a pre-handover inspection?<\/span>\n          <span class=\"ebi-faq__plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ebi-faq__answer\">\n          <p>\n            The terms are commonly used to describe inspections carried out around\n            the practical completion and handover stage. PCI refers specifically\n            to the Practical Completion Inspection, while pre-handover inspection\n            is often used more broadly to describe an independent inspection before\n            the keys are handed over.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"ebi-faq__item\">\n        <summary>\n          <span>When should I book a pre-handover inspection?<\/span>\n          <span class=\"ebi-faq__plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ebi-faq__answer\">\n          <p>\n            Contact us when your builder advises that your home is approaching\n            practical completion or provides an expected handover date. Booking\n            early allows time to coordinate site access and complete the inspection\n            before handover.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"ebi-faq__item\">\n        <summary>\n          <span>What does a PCI inspection check?<\/span>\n          <span class=\"ebi-faq__plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ebi-faq__answer\">\n          <p>\n            A PCI inspection assesses safely accessible areas of the completed home\n            for visible defects, incomplete work, damaged finishes and workmanship\n            concerns. This can include internal and external finishes, doors,\n            windows, cabinetry, tiling, wet areas, fixtures and other accessible\n            elements of the property.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"ebi-faq__item\">\n        <summary>\n          <span>Should I get a pre-plaster inspection as well as a PCI?<\/span>\n          <span class=\"ebi-faq__plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ebi-faq__answer\">\n          <p>\n            They assess your home at different stages. A\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/pre-plaster-inspections\/\">\n              pre-plaster inspection\n            <\/a>\n            takes place before walls and ceilings are closed, allowing accessible\n            construction elements to be assessed before they are concealed. A PCI\n            takes place when the home is substantially complete. Some homeowners\n            choose inspections at several construction stages for greater oversight\n            throughout the build.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"ebi-faq__item\">\n        <summary>\n          <span>Is a PCI different from the builder's final walk-through?<\/span>\n          <span class=\"ebi-faq__plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ebi-faq__answer\">\n          <p>\n            Yes. The builder's final walk-through is conducted with the builder or\n            their representative. An independent PCI provides a separate assessment\n            by an inspector working for you, with identified defects and incomplete\n            items documented in a detailed report.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"ebi-faq__item\">\n        <summary>\n          <span>Can I attend my PCI inspection?<\/span>\n          <span class=\"ebi-faq__plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ebi-faq__answer\">\n          <p>\n            Yes. Where site access and builder requirements allow, you can attend\n            the inspection and discuss the findings with your inspector.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"ebi-faq__item\">\n        <summary>\n          <span>Is a PCI inspection mandatory in Victoria?<\/span>\n          <span class=\"ebi-faq__plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ebi-faq__answer\">\n          <p>\n            A privately arranged independent PCI is generally separate from the\n            mandatory building inspections required during construction. It is an\n            additional inspection homeowners can arrange to independently assess\n            their new home before handover.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"ebi-faq__item\">\n        <summary>\n          <span>How long does a PCI inspection take?<\/span>\n          <span class=\"ebi-faq__plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ebi-faq__answer\">\n          <p>\n            Inspection time varies depending on the size, design, accessibility and\n            condition of the property. We focus on completing a thorough assessment\n            of safely accessible areas rather than rushing through a fixed checklist.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"ebi-faq__item\">\n        <summary>\n          <span>When will I receive my PCI inspection report?<\/span>\n          <span class=\"ebi-faq__plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ebi-faq__answer\">\n          <p>\n            Elevate Building Inspections provides a detailed digital report following\n            the inspection. 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