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Building a new property is an exciting venture. However, ensuring that your new building meets all quality and safety standards is crucial. This is where warranty inspections play a vital role. In Queensland, all new buildings come with specific warranties provided by the builder, as mandated by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC). These warranties protect property owners from defects and structural issues that may arise after the construction is completed.
At Total Inspection, we specialize in conducting comprehensive warranty inspections for new buildings. Our goal is to help you identify any issues within the warranty period, ensuring that your property remains in top condition. In this article, we outline the QBCC warranty, including the 12-month defect liability period and the 6.5- year structural warranty, and explain how our inspection services can assist you.
Builders provide a 12-month defect liability period for new buildings. During this period, the builder is responsible for rectifying any defects or issues that arise in the building’s construction. This includes:
The 12-month defect liability period begins from the date of practical completion,
which is when the building is handed over to the owner and is ready for occupancy. It’s crucial to conduct a thorough inspection of your property before this period ends to ensure that any defects are identified and addressed by the builder.
In addition to the defect liability period, the QBCC requires builders to provide a 6.5-year structural warranty. This warranty covers any major structural defects that could compromise the safety, stability, safety or habitability of the building. Some examples of structural defects include:
The 6.5-year structural warranty offers peace of mind to property owners, ensuring that the builder is accountable for rectifying any significant structural issues that may arise during this period.
Warranty inspections are critical to safeguarding your investment in a new building. By conducting these inspections within the warranty periods, you can identify any defects or structural issues early and have them rectified at no additional cost. Here’s why warranty inspections are essential:
At Total Inspection, we offer professional and thorough warranty inspection services for new buildings in Queensland. Our team of qualified inspectors is well-versed in QBCC regulations and has extensive experience in identifying both minor and major defects in newly constructed properties.
Warranty inspections are an essential step in protecting your new building investment. By understanding the QBCC warranty requirements and conducting timely inspections, you can ensure that your property remains in excellent condition for years to come. At Total Inspection, we’re here to assist you every step of the way, providing expert inspections that give you the confidence and peace of mind you deserve.
Don’t let your warranty period slip by without a thorough inspection. Contact Total
Inspection today to schedule your warranty inspection and safeguard your investment.
We’re known for using some of the most technically advanced inspection techniques, testing equipment and methods in the industry. We’re also known for supplying a service dedicated to protecting our client’s interests and investment. We will do the same for you.
Total Inspections offers the complete residential and commercial pre-purchase building and pest inspection services for existing properties in the Gold Coast and Brisbane.
All of our pest and pre-existing building inspections are carried out as per Australian standards with qualified, licensed and insured inspectors.
With us, you’ll also receive a range of standard inclusions; many other services will charge you extra for using our state-of-the-art building and pest inspection equipment.
