Pre-Handover Peace of Mind in 2025
Protect your new build with stage inspections across Melbourne. Book pre-slab, frame, lock-up, pre-plaster and handover inspections with Buywise.
Building your dream home is exciting but without independent inspections at each construction stage, costly defects can go unnoticed. That’s why new home stage inspections are essential for buyers and builders alike in 2025.
At Buywise Inspections, we provide construction stage inspections across Melbourne from the initial slab pour through to the pre-handover inspection to help you protect your investment and avoid unpleasant surprises after settlement.
What Is a Stage Inspection?
A stage inspection is an independent check carried out at key phases of a home’s construction. It ensures work has been completed to code, meets quality standards, and identifies issues early while they’re easier to fix.
Our most requested stage inspections include:
- Pre Slab Pour Inspection
Ensures correct site preparation, moisture barriers, reinforcement, and layout before concrete is poured. - Post Pour Slab Level Inspection
Confirms your slab is level using a digital level, and meets plan specifications before framing begins. - Frame Stage Inspection
Checks wall alignment, bracing, roof structure, tie-downs, and fixings before external cladding is added. - Pre Plaster Inspection
Assesses internal framing, plumbing, electrical rough-ins, and wall preparation before plasterboard installation. - Lock-Up Stage Inspection
Reviews windows, doors, cladding, roof completion, and general security once the property can be locked up. - Pre-Handover Inspection (PCI)
Final inspection before settlement. Detects cosmetic defects, incomplete finishes, or items that don’t meet your contract.
Why Are Stage Inspections So Important in 2025?
Melbourne’s rapid development has led to a rise in rushed builds and construction shortcuts. While builders may have their own supervisors, these checks are not always independent.
At Buywise Inspections, we work solely for the buyer using advanced tools, digital levels, and proven expertise to detect issues at every stage.
Priority Areas for New Home Stage Inspections
Based on construction data and the builder’s home location, here are the top suburbs where stage inspections are in high demand:
Top 10 Melbourne Suburbs for New House Approvals:
- Casey (including Clyde North, Cranbourne, Berwick)
- Wyndham (including Werribee, Tarneit, Truganina)
- Broadmeadows
- Epping
- Ringwood
- Frankston
- Chadstone
- Moorabbin
Top 3 Melbourne Suburbs for Apartment Approvals:
- Melbourne (CBD)
- Port Phillip (including St Kilda, South Melbourne)
- Monash (including Clayton, Glen Waverley)
If you’re building in these areas, it’s critical to book independent inspections early.
Who Needs a Stage Inspection?
Stage inspections are ideal for:
- Owner-builders
- House and land package buyers
- Investors purchasing off-the-plan
- First-home buyers entering the property market
Why Choose Buywise for Your Stage Inspections
Buywise is one of Melbourne’s most experienced independent inspection companies, known for delivering:
- Professional, licensed inspectors
- Clear, photo-based reports within 24 hours
- Flexible booking times including urgent same-day appointments
- Coverage across all of Greater Melbourne and regional growth corridors
Book Your Stage Inspection Today
Avoid costly issues after handover. A staged inspection process gives you the confidence that your home is being built properly every step of the way.
Request a fixed-price quote or call us today to book your next inspection.
FAQ
A stage inspection occurs at each phase of construction (like frame or lock-up), while a pre-handover inspection is the final quality check before you take possession of the property.
Yes. Even new builds frequently contain defects that go unnoticed until it’s too late. Inspections help catch these early so they can be fixed before settlement.
Book Your Stage Inspection Today
Avoid costly issues after handover. A staged inspection process gives you the confidence that your home is being built properly every step of the way.
Request a fixed-price quote or call us today to book your next inspection.