Your Builder Has Gone Bust – What to Do Next
You planned your dream home. You signed the contracts. Work began—and then it all came to a halt.
If your builder has gone into liquidation, deregistered, or abandoned your site, you’re not alone. This is an increasingly common scenario in Western Australia. As one of the leading Perth home builders, Patterson Construction specialises in helping clients with unfinished homes get back on track and across the finish line.
Here’s exactly what to do next—and how our team can help.
🚨 Step 1: Contact Patterson Construction – Your Go-To Perth Builder for Unfinished Homes
Before you do anything else, contact the experts. At Patterson Construction, we’re one of the few Perth builders experienced in taking over unfinished homes and navigating the complex process of rebuild and rectification. From the moment you call, we’ll:
Visit your site for a no-obligation assessment
Help secure the build
Create a plan to move forward with clarity and confidence
We’ve built our reputation on helping homeowners when others walk away.
🛡 Step 2: Notify Your Home Indemnity Insurer
If you’ve signed a residential building contract valued over $20,000 in WA, your builder should have provided Home Indemnity Insurance (HII). This protects you if your builder dies, disappears, or becomes insolvent during construction.
Find your Certificate of Insurance and contact your insurer promptly. HII can help cover:
Completion of the remaining build
Rectification of defective work
Reimbursement for incomplete works already paid for
If needed, we can help guide you through the process as part of our support.
📁 Step 3: Gather Your Documentation
To help us assess the condition of your unfinished home in Perth, we’ll need any documents you have related to the project, including:
The signed building contract
Variations and approvals
Invoices and proof of payment
Council permits
Emails and correspondence with the previous builder
Construction drawings and specifications
This paperwork is essential for us to provide a detailed, tailored recovery plan.
🧱 Step 4: Structural Inspection (If Needed)
Depending on the stage of construction, we may recommend a licensed engineer perform a structural inspection. This will identify:
Any safety concerns
Non-compliant or defective work
Whether rectifications are needed before moving forward
We can connect you with trusted structural engineers who regularly work with Perth builders on takeover projects.
🔧 Step 5: Let Patterson Construction Finish What Was Started
Once we’ve assessed your documentation and completed a site inspection, our team will:
Evaluate and report on the current build status
Develop a clear timeline and budget
Provide a transparent and realistic quote
Begin completion of your home with our trusted network of local trades
Assign a Journey Coordinator to guide you through every stage
As an experienced Perth home builder helping clients with unfinished homes, we prioritise quality, safety, and total transparency—every step of the way.
🗣 Open Communication, Always
We understand the stress of having your build collapse—financially, emotionally, and practically. That’s why we maintain open, honest communication throughout the entire process.
You’ll never be left in the dark. We’ll keep you updated, informed, and confident in the progress of your new home.
🏁 The Final Step: Handover Through a Practical Completion Inspection (PCI)
At the end of your build, you’ll walk through your completed home with our team in a Practical Completion Inspection (PCI). Together, we’ll go over every room and every detail to make sure it meets our standards—and yours.
We don’t consider the job done until you’re 100% satisfied.
🏡 Rebuilding Dreams: Why Choose Patterson Construction?
We’re not just another Perth builder—we’re your safety net when things don’t go to plan. Our team has extensive experience in taking over unfinished homes in Perth and completing them with excellence, care, and honesty.
✅ Transparent pricing
✅ Expert project management
✅ No shortcuts—just high-quality work
✅ Support through insurance and inspections
✅ A dedicated team who genuinely cares
✨ Don’t Let a Collapsed Builder Derail Your Dream
If you’ve been left with an unfinished home in Perth, Patterson Construction is here to help you reclaim your vision.
📞 Contact us today to arrange your no-obligation site visit and let’s get your build—and your life—back on track.