Poor finishing
Uneven plaster, paint defects, rough edges, and incomplete touch-ups.
Small defects are easier to fix before they become bigger handover issues.
The Rogue Files show recurring patterns that builders can address before client handover and buyers can document before acceptance.
Defect categories
Documenting issues early improves practical outcomes for both parties.
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.
Case study previews
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?
Report flow
Defects become builder-ready action within 24 hours.
Book online
Tell us about the property, builder, and timing so the inspection can be coordinated quickly.
We liaise with your builder
Handovers.com coordinates access and timing so your inspector can focus on the property.
Expert inspection
A construction expert checks finishes, fit-off, wet areas, doors, windows, surfaces, and safety details.
Report within 24 hours
Your tailored site-specific report is sent to you and your builder so defects can be addressed.
Understand what is checked and choose your builder or buyer pathway.