Completion stage is where the build comes alive. Final finishes, fittings, flooring, landscaping and defect rectification all converge before the Practical Completion Inspection (PCI). Knowing what to look for at handover is the difference between a clean settlement and years of disputes.
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Major Stage. Complete Complete
01
Final Painting
2 delivery methods
02
Floor Coverings
3 delivery methods
03
Kitchen Benchtops
2 delivery methods
04
Kitchen Splashback
3 delivery methods
05
Appliance Installation
3 delivery methods
06
Bathroom Fit-Off (Fixtures)
3 delivery methods
07
Plumbing Fit-Off
2 delivery methods
08
Electrical Fit-Off
3 delivery methods
09
External Paving & Paths
2 delivery methods
10
Landscaping
3 delivery methods
11
Fencing
3 delivery methods
12
Practical Completion Inspection (PCI)
5 delivery methods
13
Defect Rectification
3 delivery methods
14
Certificate of Occupancy
3 delivery methods
15
Keys & Handover
4 delivery methods
Event 01 of 15
FINAL PAINTING
Second and third coats of paint are applied to walls and ceilings. Colour consistency, surface uniformity and edge cutting quality are assessed under raking light. Touch-ups are common and must be addressed before PCI.
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Event 02 of 15
FLOOR COVERINGS
Carpet, timber, bamboo or vinyl plank flooring is installed. Subfloor preparation (levels, moisture testing and underlay specification) directly affects the long-term performance of the finished floor.
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Event 03 of 15
KITCHEN BENCHTOPS
Stone, laminate or timber benchtops are templated on site and fabricated off site before installation. Cutout accuracy for sinks and cooktops, overhang depths and joint locations are all quality checkpoints.
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Event 04 of 15
KITCHEN SPLASHBACK
Glass, tile or stone splashbacks are installed behind the cooktop and sink. Tile layout origin points, grout joint widths and silicon joint quality at wall/bench junctions affect both aesthetics and water resistance.
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Event 05 of 15
APPLIANCE INSTALLATION
Oven, cooktop, rangehood, dishwasher and other built-in appliances are installed and commissioned. Electrical and plumbing connections must be made by licensed trades, not the appliance installer.
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Event 06 of 15
BATHROOM FIT-OFF (FIXTURES)
Baths, showers, vanity basins, toilets and accessories are fitted off by a licensed plumber. Chrome fittings, tapware, mirror placement and accessory heights should match the approved plans and client selections.
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Event 07 of 15
PLUMBING FIT-OFF
Final connection of all plumbing fixtures and appliances: hot water system, laundry trough, outdoor taps and rainwater tank connections. A final plumbing compliance certificate is required before occupation.
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Event 08 of 15
ELECTRICAL FIT-OFF
Switches, GPOs, light fittings, smoke alarms and the switchboard are finalised by the electrician. A Certificate of Electrical Safety (COES) is issued before the supply authority will connect permanent power.
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Event 09 of 15
EXTERNAL PAVING & PATHS
Concrete or paver paths, driveways and alfresco slabs are formed and poured. Drainage falls away from the building, crossover approval from council, and reinforcement requirements are all project-specific.
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Event 10 of 15
LANDSCAPING
Turf, garden beds, irrigation and fencing are installed as part of the contract or by the owner. Grading around the building perimeter must direct stormwater away from foundations to prevent long-term movement.
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Event 11 of 15
FENCING
Boundary fencing (pool fencing in particular) must comply with local regulations. Pool fencing is a mandatory safety requirement with specific latch, height and clearance rules that are enforced at final inspection.
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Event 12 of 15
PRACTICAL COMPLETION INSPECTION (PCI)
The PCI is your most important inspection. Conducted by you (ideally with an independent building inspector) before keys are handed over. Every defect noted must be rectified by the builder before practical completion is certified.
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Event 13 of 15
DEFECT RECTIFICATION
The builder must remedy all defects noted at PCI before issuing practical completion. A written defect schedule should be agreed and signed; verbal agreements are unenforceable.
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Event 14 of 15
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
A Certificate of Occupancy (or Certificate of Final Inspection) is issued by the building surveyor once all mandatory inspections pass. You cannot legally occupy the building without this document.
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Event 15 of 15
KEYS & HANDOVER
Formal handover includes keys, garage remotes, appliance manuals, warranty documents and any as-built drawings. Review the maintenance manual for your home; warranty periods and maintenance obligations start from handover.
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