Why a new build might still have defects
The truth helps you buy or build wisely.
Whittlesea 3757 · 26 March 2026
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In short: New homes are measured against the rules, not reality. Defects can still exist even when the building is finished.
Guidelines and tolerance checks
New builds are measured against the approved drawings, engineering, the NCC and the Guide to Standards and Tolerances. AS 4349.1 is not used.
Why drawings are not the site
The site has weather, soil movement and construction variations. The approved plans are a theoretical guide, not a perfect match to the actual work.
Building Inspection Services
We compare the finished build to the rules and the approved drawings. We name the specific breach and the relevant standard.
Signs to watch out for
A final report stating the work is compliant without a detailed comparison to the approved plans and the rules.
Building Act cover in Whittlesea
A stage inspection before the occupancy permit and a final PCI against the regulations and the approved engineering.
Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Whittlesea. Licensed building practitioners.
