Apartment Handover Inspections Gold Coast
Independent handover inspections of new apartments on the Gold Coast before settlement, carried out by a QBCC licensed builder and building inspector with 17+ years of hands-on construction experience.
★★★★★5.0 from 87+ Google reviews
QBCC licence 1519 2537Licensed & insuredAS 4349.0Same-day reports
Welcome to CYTE
Your New Apartment, Inspected Before Settlement.
A handover inspection, also called a pre-settlement or practical completion inspection (PCI), is an independent visual inspection of a newly built apartment before you settle, including one bought off the plan. CYTE inspects your apartment and its balcony in accordance with AS 4349.0 and reports the defects and incomplete work visible at the time of inspection in a written photo report, emailed the same day and ready to pass on to the developer or builder. Your solicitor or conveyancer can advise on what they are required to attend to, and when. The fee is confirmed as a fixed price before you book.
Apartment Handover Inspection
Know its condition before you settle
A clear record of your new apartment's visible condition at the time of inspection. We report the defects, incomplete work and any serious safety hazards we observe, in writing and with photos, before you settle.
What's covered
A visual inspection of the accessible areas of your apartment and its balcony, room by room: walls, ceilings and floors, doors and windows, joinery, fixtures and fittings, and the kitchen, bathrooms and laundry. Wet areas are tested with a moisture meter. The inspection and the written report are carried out in accordance with AS 4349.0. The inspection agreement you sign beforehand sets out the purpose of the inspection, the areas to be inspected, what will be reported and how items are assessed.
What is not covered
It is a visual inspection of what can be seen and safely reached at the time. It does not assess compliance with building regulations, and the report is not a certificate of compliance or a warranty. Apartments still under construction and common property are not inspected. Questions about your contract are for your solicitor or conveyancer.
How it works
Call or send an enquiry with the building, your apartment number and the access time arranged with the developer or their agent. We confirm the fee upfront. Prior to the inspection we send a simple booking link with the pre-inspection agreement to sign, and your written report, with photos, is emailed to you the same day.
How It Works
Three Simple Steps. Same-Day Report.
Call Or Enquire
Send us the property address and let us know what inspection you need. We’ll confirm the fee upfront before you decide to book.
Booking & Inspection
Prior to the inspection we send you a simple booking link to fill in your details and sign the pre-inspection agreement, which sets out exactly what is covered. We can help coordinate access with you or the agent if needed. Payment can be made prior to the inspection, or prior to receiving your report.
Same-Day Written Report
You’ll receive a clear, photo-rich, easy-to-understand written report in your inbox the same day as the inspection. After every inspection we go through the report and findings with you, so you understand exactly what was observed and what the recommendations mean.
Reviews
What Our Clients Say.
★★★★★Unbelievable attention to detail! Rhys was incredibly professional and very thorough. He had solutions and gave real experienced advice! 100% wouldn't use anyone else moving forward! Thank you!!
Maddy A · Google review
★★★★★I really cannot recommend Rhys highly enough. A very diligent and thorough inspection and he provided us with a large amount of information both in his report and over the phone. If you're reading this review, you've found your building and pest inspector.
Ben · Google review
★★★★★Have used Rhys as both a seller and a buyer. His attention to detail is amazing. Detailed easy to understand report. And very quick response. Highly recommend.
Nardia R · Google review
Apartment handover inspections
Fixed price confirmed before you book · Same-day written report
Gold Coast
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