Residential inspection
Pre-delivery inspection in Quebec before taking possession of a newly built property.
Quebec and surrounding area
Clear inspection, structured reporting and practical guidance to buy, sell or maintain your property with confidence.
Tom Evans, certified inspector and Level 1 thermographer, helps you understand what matters most before a real-estate decision or a maintenance follow-up.
Why inspect
A pre-delivery inspection helps document visible issues before you sign.
Before you officially accept the building, it helps identify visible defects, unfinished work and the items that should be written on the form immediately.
Document issues at the right moment
The pre-delivery inspection is not just a walkthrough. It is the moment when visible defects and unfinished work must be seen, explained and noted before handover.
Avoid signing too quickly
Having support helps slow the process down, read what is in front of you more carefully and distinguish what really deserves a reservation or immediate follow-up.
Protect the rest of the file better
Because the handover date triggers several protections and deadlines, a more structured visit gives you better reference points for the next steps with the builder or the warranty plan.
What is checked
A clear visual review of what is accessible on the day of handover.
The pre-delivery support service reviews the visible and accessible items that must be looked at seriously before signing. The objective stays simple: observe better, explain better and document what matters.
- Interior finishes, walls, ceilings, floors, doors, windows, stairs and visible storage areas.
- Visible plumbing, faucets, sanitary fixtures, outlets, switches, light fixtures and accessible components.
- Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and other visible equipment delivered with the unit or home.
- Balconies, cladding, accessible exterior elements and any work still to be completed depending on the handover context.
New home
The meeting takes place with the builder before the building is officially received. The official form must be used and unfinished work or visible defects must be written down before signing.
New condo
You need to distinguish between the private unit and the common areas. For common areas, the condo corporation must be accompanied by a building professional at handover.
How it works
How a pre-delivery inspection works.
The goal is to keep it simple: book on time, inspect seriously, note things clearly and leave you with a useful basis before signing.
Booking
You send the address, property type and the planned date of the handover visit.
On-site visit
Visible components are reviewed with simple explanations about what deserves a correction or should be written down.
Handover notes
You leave with a clearer understanding so you can complete the official form without forgetting anything important.
Next steps
You move forward with better reference points for communicating with the builder and managing the next steps.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about pre-delivery inspection in Quebec.
The most useful answers before the handover meeting, the official form and the signature.
Is a pre-delivery inspection mandatory in Quebec?
Yes. Under the warranty plan, it must be completed before the handover of a newly built home or a private condo unit.
When should the pre-delivery inspection be booked?
Before signing the handover, with the builder and the official form. It is better to confirm the date early enough.
Can you be accompanied by an inspector?
Yes, and it is strongly recommended for a newly built home or a private condo unit. It helps identify more clearly what must be written down before signing.
What is checked during the visit?
Finishes, doors, windows, floors, walls, ceilings, visible equipment and anything that appears incomplete or poorly executed.
What should be written on the form?
Visible defects, unfinished work and the items that must be corrected before signing. That is what creates a clear record from the start.
Does the report replace the official form?
No. The official form remains the central document. The report mainly helps explain and document the findings more clearly.
New home or new condo: what is the difference?
For a newly built home, handover applies to the building itself. For a condo, you must distinguish between the private unit and the common areas.
What about the common areas of a condo?
The condo corporation must be assisted by a building professional when the common areas are received. It is not the same framework as for the private unit.
Why is the handover date important?
Because it triggers several protections and deadlines under the warranty plan. That date deserves real attention.
Can it be done after moving in?
Ideally, no. The pre-delivery inspection must be done before the official handover, not after the documents are signed.
How much time should be planned?
The duration varies according to the size and complexity of the building. You generally need to allow enough time to properly review finishes and visible equipment.
What should you do if a problem appears after handover?
You should keep the documents, verify the applicable deadlines and follow the warranty-plan procedure based on the problem that appears.
Inspection request
Schedule the pre-delivery inspection before the handover is signed.
Send the address, property type, planned date and whether the visit concerns a newly built home, a private unit or another handover context. You will then receive a quick response confirming availability and the best next step.