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Building handover inspection — Building surveyor — Professionals
Providers should agree the reference documents and completion stage before attendance. Record observable evidence and distinguish defects, incomplete items and matters requiring specialist testing, rather than certifying everything as satisfactory.
Service scope
Inspection of completed or near-completed building work against an agreed brief at handover, recording visible defects, incomplete items and document gaps. The service does not automatically constitute contractual acceptance or statutory completion certification.
What is normally included
- Handover-stage condition and completion review
- Location-specific snag or incomplete-item schedule
- Review of agreed handover documents
What is not included
- Automatic acceptance on the client's behalf
- Certification of concealed work without evidence
Qualification checks
- Confirm inspection purpose
- Review current specification
- Establish completion stage
- Agree access and evidence scope
- Define reinspection and report recipients
Quote guidance
Separate the first inspection, document review and any reinspection. State whether service testing or specialist certification is excluded so the handover programme includes the necessary parties.
Lead risks
- Work may be too incomplete for the intended inspection
- Reference drawings may not include agreed variations
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