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What Clyde builders most often leave unfinished at handover

The findings that repeat across Clyde pre-handover reports.

Owner Inspections · Clyde 3978 · 2026-06-04

In short: Drawn from our own Clyde PCI reports: the items that come up again and again.

Joints and sealing

Walls, eaves, doors and windows needing sealing or filling was the single most repeated finding in our Clyde reports.

Brick mortar under sills

Small gaps under window sills let water into the cavity and appear on report after report.

Gutters and debris

Construction debris left in gutters stops roof water reaching the downpipes.

Painting and finish

Minor paint defects marked with painter's tape are normal at PCI. What matters is that they are recorded and rectified.

Why these repeat

None of them are structural. They are what a program pushed to a completion date leaves behind.

Written by the Owner Inspections team from inspections carried out in Clyde. Licensed building practitioners, Building & Plumbing Commission registration CDB-U 53425.

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FAQ

Questions Clyde owners ask about this

Are these serious?

Individually no. Collectively they are what you are entitled to have finished.

Should I refuse handover?

That is a decision for you and your contract. The report gives you the list to negotiate with.

How many items is normal?

It varies widely. The number matters less than whether each one is legitimate.

Do you rank them?

Yes, the report distinguishes defects from maintenance and cosmetic items.

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