
22 October 2026 · 3 min read
Stage inspections and the QBCC Standards and Tolerances Guide
Builders must meet the guide when fixing work, but not all defects are a breach.
The last stage of your new build before the final payment.
One of our inspectors will call you back.
If it is urgent, email [email protected]
Fully licensed & accredited
Queensland Building & Construction Commission
Australian Society of Building Consultants
Strata Community Association
Building Dispute Practitioners Society Greenbank handovers are where the finishes are measured against the drawings and the QBCC Standards and Tolerances Guide. The joinery is checked for clearances, painted over joints are found, and tile adhesive can be seen. We confirm the driveway is laid to levels, the lawns are graded, and the site is swept clean of debris.

Annotated findings from Pre-handover (PCI) inspections.




1Bored piersOnce the holes are dug, before the concrete pour
2Slab pre-pourBefore the concrete arrives, once the mesh is laid
3FrameFrame and trusses standing, roof sheeted, before linings
4Lock-up (pre-plaster)Cladding, windows and rough-in complete, before plaster
5FixingJoinery, doors and trims are checked before painting begins.
6WaterproofingMembrane inspection before tile work
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Three to four hours, depending on the size of the residence.
It sets the standards for the quality of workmanship on building projects.
Tiles need glue to sit flat and stay secure. We check this at the handover stage.
Only the private land and the house are inspected. The military range is excluded.
Yes. A recheck verifies that every item meets the required standard.
No. The report provides the specific details for you to negotiate the final balance.