Practical building tools for homeowners.

The Builder's Pre-Build Toolkit

$9.99 AUD

Make better decisions before choosing a builder or signing a contract.

• Step-by-step pre-build guide
• Builder selection and due-diligence checklist
• Quote and inclusions review guidance
• Hidden-cost and exclusion checks
• Questions to ask prospective builders
• Budget and planning tools

Pre-Lining / Pre-Plaster Inspection Checklist

$9.99 AUD

Know what to look for before the walls and ceilings are covered.

This DIY checklist does not replace an independent building inspector, certifier or licensed trade.

• Frame, bracing and visible fixing checks
• Plumbing and electrical rough-in questions
• Service penetrations and locations
• Insulation, windows and external-door checks
• Space to record concerns and photographs
• Questions to raise with the builder before lining begins

Pre-Handover Inspection Checklist

$9.99 AUD

Complete a thorough room-by-room review before accepting your new home.

This DIY checklist does not replace a professional pre-handover inspection.

• Room-by-room inspection checklist
• Finishes, paintwork, tiling and flooring
• Doors, windows, cabinetry and fixtures
• Basic functionality checks
• External works and drainage observations
• Certificates, warranties, keys and handover documents
• Defect photograph and action register

Defects Liability Period Checklist

$9.99 AUD

Record issues before your builder's defect period expires.

Defects periods differ between contracts. Customers should confirm the applicable dates and notification requirements in their own contract.

• Items to monitor after moving in
• Cracks, movement, leaks and drainage observations
• Doors, windows, cabinetry and finishes
• Plumbing fixtures and visible service issues
• Defect photograph and tracking register
• Builder notification template
• Final submission checklist