What to do when the work is finished

• The builder leaves the site clean and tidy and that you have any product manuals and guarantees you need (for appliances, garage doors, etc.).
• A final building inspection is completed.
• The Code of Compliance Certificate is applied for – this certifies that the building complies with the building code.  It’s important this is signed off as it could cause problems with your insurance or with resale if you don’t have it.
• You arrange with the builder to come back and fix any problems or defects that may appear.  Most contracts will have a retention clause that allows you to withhold a percentage of the contract price for a period to ensure any defects are rectified.

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