The final inspection standard for new Morayfield homes

We check the build against the approved plans and the QBCC Standards and Tolerances Guide before handover.

Morayfield 4506 · 28 June 2026

Fully licensed & accredited

In short: New builds in Morayfield often miss critical items during the handover inspection.

What we check

The site against the NCC, approved engineering, drawings and the QBCC Standards and Tolerances Guide.

At the fixing stage on a build in Morayfield the electrical safety switch was not yet connected.

The site must be safe and meet the regulator's safety requirements before handover.

The builder must rectify all defects to meet the QBCC Standards and Tolerances Guide.

Do not sign the certificate of occupancy until the site is compliant and all defects are fixed.

Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Morayfield. Licensed building practitioners.

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Questions Morayfield owners ask about this

Is a handover inspection mandatory?

Yes, to ensure the work meets the QBCC Standards and Tolerances Guide before you take possession.

Can we do this early?

No, we wait until the weather permits and the builder has finished the works.

Can the builder contest the findings?

We report the findings and you can take the matter to QCAT if required.

Does this cover the land?

Yes, we look at the site work, drainage and any earthworks.