Small defects are easier to fix before they become your problem.

The Rogue Files show recurring defect patterns that are easier to resolve before or near handover when documented clearly.

Construction defect examples from handover inspections

Documenting issues early improves practical outcomes.

Poor finishing

Uneven plaster, paint defects, rough edges, and incomplete touch-ups.

Tile and grout issues

Lippage, gaps, poor falls, cracked grout, and inconsistent set-outs.

Sealant and wet-area defects

Missing, messy, or poorly bonded silicone around wet-area details.

Fit-off defects

Doors, windows, cabinetry, hinges, handles, and locks that need correction.

Alignment and level issues

Out-of-square frames, visible movement, and level inconsistencies.

External and drainage issues

Falls, runoff and finish details that need correction before completion.

Selected examples from live case study topics.

Laundry door

Rear patio finish

Where does the wall start

Window head sagging

60mm out on investment house

Sloping floor

Builder thought we were being too picky

The leaning tower of Pisa?

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