Common Carpentry Rectification Items
Every defect list is different, but the carpentry items builders ask us to look at often include:
- Frame items raised at inspection that need correcting
- Doors that bind, sag or don’t latch properly
- Window and door reveals, architraves and trims that need adjusting
- Gaps, poor joins or damage in skirting, architraves and mouldings
- Damaged timber that needs repair or replacement
We go through your list, confirm which items are carpentry and give you a clear scope before we start.
Working to Your Handover Date
Rectification work usually comes with a deadline, whether that’s a re-inspection, a settlement date or a client walkthrough. A short list of outstanding items can hold up a whole project, so send your list through as early as possible and we’ll let you know what timing we can offer.
Once the work is done, we let the supervisor know which items are complete so the defect list can be closed off and re-inspected.
How a Rectification Job Runs
Rectification work goes smoothest when everyone is working from the same list. Here’s how we usually handle it:
- Send us the list. Forward the defect report, inspection notes or your own handover list, with photos where you have them.
- We sort the carpentry items. We separate the carpentry items from those that belong to other trades, so nothing gets missed or doubled up.
- Scope and timing. We confirm what we’ll fix, roughly how long it should take and when we can be on site.
- Complete and report back. Once the work is done, we let the supervisor know which items are complete so they can be signed off.
Working this way keeps rectification focused and makes it easy to track which items are closed, which matters when a re-inspection or settlement date is coming up.
Rectification Support for Builders
Our rectification service is set up for builders and developers dealing with construction defects, inspection items and handover lists, rather than general home repairs. If you regularly have defect work across several sites, we’re happy to talk about ongoing support so you have a carpenter you can call on to help close out jobs.
Getting It Right at Frame Stage
Many defects found late in a build trace back to the frame. To reduce rectification on future jobs, our frame carpentry service includes checks before frame inspection so issues are picked up early. You can also see our full range of carpentry for builders.
