Final Inspection Checklist

Final Inspection Checklist

Final Inspection Checklist

A Final Inspection happens after your offer and acceptance has become unconditional and normally just before settlement. It can occur up to two months post building and timber pest inspection.

Knowing the difference between a Pre-Purchase Structural Inspection and a Final Inspection is vital because both are important but for very different reasons. Before the offer and acceptance is unconditional, you need to know whether your property is structurally sound and that no termites are present. For a comprehensive list of items checked in your Pre purchase building inspection, click here

The Final Inspection is the last handover of your property before settlement occurs and you are handed the keys.

Here is a checklist to ensure you have peace of mind when you take possession of your new home. It is likely that you haven’t spent too much time at your new property so take your time and enjoy getting to know the ins and outs.

  • Turn the air conditioner / heater on as you arrive to ensure it cools / heats
  • Telephone line
  • Letter box key
  • Door bell
  • Light fixtures including pendants
  • Water taps and mixers (check outside for hose taps as well)
  • Tap spouts
  • Water filtration system works
  • Plugs for sinks
  • Leaks under laundry trough
  • Washing machine taps
  • Sinks (check that don’t leak)
  • Toilets (check that flush)
  • Door handles
  • Exhaust fans
  • Ceiling fans
  • Stove / cook top / oven
  • Dishwasher – working and explained
  • Air conditioner
  • Evaporative cooler
  • Heating unit
  • Hot water service
  • Pool pump and light
  • Spa – heating unit and pump / filter
  • Garage door (check that works + remote)
  • Smoke detectors
  • Rubbish bins (check that present and in good condition, green and yellow)
  • Door locks
  • Doors – do they open easily and do sliding doors move freely
  • Window locks
  • Windows – do they open and close and move freely
  • Drawers
  • Curtains
  • Blinds
  • Dimmers on lights, sky lights, automatic blinds
  • Alarm codes and how to use it, where it is activated
  • Home telephone
  • Electrical switchboard – 2 RCD’s
  • Gas meter
  • Solar power operation unit
  • Attic stairs
  • Fire place
  • any items that may have been governed as part of the sale including display furniture.

If for some reason you are not able to be there for your final inspection, you can request that your building inspector be present in your absence. This is not our specialty but as your inspector would already be familiar with your property, we do it in exceptional circumstances. Please call for a quote on Office: (08) 9474 5720 / Ash: 0420 699 848 (24×7).

A Final Inspection happens after your offer and acceptance has become unconditional and normally just before settlement. It can occur up to two months post building and timber pest inspection.

Knowing the difference between a Pre-Purchase Structural Inspection and a Final Inspection is vital because both are important but for very different reasons. Before the offer and acceptance is unconditional, you need to know whether your property is structurally sound and that no termites are present. For a comprehensive list of items checked in your Pre purchase building inspection, click here

The Final Inspection is the last handover of your property before settlement occurs and you are handed the keys.

Here is a checklist to ensure you have peace of mind when you take possession of your new home. It is likely that you haven’t spent too much time at your new property so take your time and enjoy getting to know the ins and outs.

  • Turn the air conditioner / heater on as you arrive to ensure it cools / heats
  • Telephone line
  • Letter box key
  • Door bell
  • Light fixtures including pendants
  • Water taps and mixers (check outside for hose taps as well)
  • Tap spouts
  • Water filtration system works
  • Plugs for sinks
  • Leaks under laundry trough
  • Washing machine taps
  • Sinks (check that don’t leak)
  • Toilets (check that flush)
  • Door handles
  • Exhaust fans
  • Ceiling fans
  • Stove / cook top / oven
  • Dishwasher – working and explained
  • Air conditioner
  • Evaporative cooler
  • Heating unit
  • Hot water service
  • Pool pump and light
  • Spa – heating unit and pump / filter
  • Garage door (check that works + remote)
  • Smoke detectors
  • Rubbish bins (check that present and in good condition, green and yellow)
  • Door locks
  • Doors – do they open easily and do sliding doors move freely
  • Window locks
  • Windows – do they open and close and move freely
  • Drawers
  • Curtains
  • Blinds
  • Dimmers on lights, sky lights, automatic blinds
  • Alarm codes and how to use it, where it is activated
  • Home telephone
  • Electrical switchboard – 2 RCD’s
  • Gas meter
  • Solar power operation unit
  • Attic stairs
  • Fire place
  • any items that may have been governed as part of the sale including display furniture.

If for some reason you are not able to be there for your final inspection, you can request that your building inspector be present in your absence. This is not our specialty but as your inspector would already be familiar with your property, we do it in exceptional circumstances. Please call for a quote on Office: (08) 9474 5720 / Ash: 0420 699 848 (24×7).

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