Building your dream home is an exciting milestone, but ensuring it remains perfect after you move in requires careful attention. That’s where 13-week defects liability inspections come into play. At Houspect Building Inspections, we specialise in providing professional, independent inspections designed to protect your investment and give you peace of mind.
13 Week Houspect Defects Liability Inspections: Protecting Your
New Home
What is a 13 Week Defects Liability Inspection?
A 13-week defects liability inspection, is a thorough assessment of your new home that takes place approximately 13 weeks after you receive the keys. During the defects liability period, most standard building contracts in New South Wales include a defects liability period, allowing you to identify and highlight any issues or defects that may not have been picked up at Handover or arisen after you have moved in.
At Houspect, we provide you with a detailed, independent report that highlights all visible defects, complete with clear explanations and supporting colour photographs. This ensures you have a thorough and professional document to present to your builder for timely rectification.
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Why is a Defects Liability Inspection Important?
While your new home may have passed final handover checks, issues can still emerge as you settle in. A defects liability inspection is an essential step in identifying problems while your builder is still contractually obligated to address them.
It should be noted that whilst the closing off of a building contract essentially happens once 13-week defects have been attended to, a builder still has Statutory Warranties to adhere to that will cover ongoing minor defect issues for 2 years and major defects for up to 6 years.
When Should You Have the Inspection?
The ideal time for a Defects Liability inspection is usually carried out between week 10 and 13 of the 13-week period specified in your building contract. This allows enough time for any post-construction issues to become evident. Acting within this timeframe ensures that your builder is duly advised of identified defects as part of their warranty responsibilities.
Houspect can help schedule your inspection at the right time during the defects liability period, ensuring you don’t miss this critical opportunity.
What Happens During the Inspection?
Our licensed and highly experienced inspectors conduct a comprehensive examination of your home, covering areas such as:
- Structural integrity: Cracks, uneven surfaces, and other signs of settlement or movement.
- Internal finishes: Walls, ceilings, floors, paintwork, and tiling.
- Plumbing and drainage: Leaks, water pressure issues, and poorly installed fixtures and wet area falls.
- Doors and windows: Proper installation, alignment, and functionality.
- Cabinetry and fittings: Kitchen, bathrooms, wardrobes, and joinery for quality and defects.
- Electrical installations: Quality of installations – switches, and fittings.
Each inspection is conducted in line with the Australian Standards, NCC, and Guide to Standards and Tolerances, ensuring nothing is missed. After the inspection, you receive a clear, easy-to-understand report detailing all defects, supported by colour photographs for clarity.
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Why Choose Houspect for Your Defects Liability Inspection?
At Houspect Building Inspections, we bring professionalism, reliability, and expertise to every inspection:
- 12+ Years of Experience in NSW: We have been serving Greater Sydney, the Southern Highlands, Central Coast, and Newcastle regions for over a decade.
- 20,000+ Successful Inspections: Our proven track record speaks to the quality and trust we’ve built with homeowners across the region.
- Highly Qualified Inspectors: Every Houspect inspector is an experienced licensed builder with a minimum of 15 years’ experience in the construction industry.
- Glowing Google Reviews: Our clients consistently rate us highly for our thorough, reliable, and professional service.
- Detailed, Professional Reports: Our reports are comprehensive, easy to read, and include colour photographs to clearly document all identified issues.
Our mission is to ensure your home meets the highest quality standards, giving you confidence and peace of mind.
What Happens If You Miss or Overlook The Inspection?
If you have missed the 13-week cut off, you don’t need to be concerned as you are not left without any recourse. Your builder still has Statutory Warranties to adhere to that will cover ongoing minor defect issues for 2 years and major defects for up to 6 years.
A defects liability inspection is your safety net, ensuring you don’t pay the price for overlooked issues in your new home.
Book Your Defects Liability Inspection Today
Don’t wait until it’s too late to protect your dream home. At Houspect Building Inspections, we make the process simple, professional, and stress-free. Our experienced inspectors will provide you with the clarity and confidence you need to ensure your home is everything you expect it to be.
Don’t leave your new home to chance.
If you prefer to talk to someone, contact one of our friendly team today they will be happy to answer any of your questions and offer you a free quotation tailored to your needs:
- Call Us: 1300 258 789
- Email Us: info.nsw@houspect.com.au
- Service Areas: Greater Sydney, Southern highlands, Central Coast and Newcastle.