Official DocumentWork Completion
Work Completion
Certificate App
Generate your work completion certificates. Completion declaration, plan compliance, punch list resolution — client signature, official PDF.
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Work Description
Nature of completed work, compliance with original quote/contract.
Compliance Declaration
Compliance with plans, current standards, and best practices.
Punch List Items
List of outstanding items, resolution deadline, conditions.
Final Photos
Photographic documentation of the completed work.
Signatures
Contractor and project owner signatures.
Key Dates
Start date, completion date, warranty start date.
Features
Compliant Template
Certificate structured according to best practices.
Punch List Tracking
Management and tracking of punch list resolution.
Offline Mode
Work on-site without an internet connection.
Electronic Signature
Client and stakeholder signatures.
Automatic Sending
Instant delivery to client and stakeholders.
Official PDF
Professional document ready for filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a work completion certificate and when is it required?+
A work completion certificate is a formal document confirming that construction work has been completed in accordance with the contract. It is typically required upon completion of any work that was subject to a building permit or planning permission. It is issued by the project owner and submitted to the local authority.
What documents should accompany a completion certificate?+
The completion form, energy performance certificates if the project was subject to energy regulations, accessibility compliance certificates for buildings over 1,000 sqm, and acoustic certification for new residential buildings. Additional documentation may include as-built drawings, equipment manuals, and warranty certificates.
Can the local authority challenge compliance after the completion certificate?+
Yes. The local authority typically has a period of 3 months (5 months in protected areas) from receipt of the completion certificate to challenge the compliance of the work. After this period without objection, compliance is tacitly accepted. In case of non-compliance, the authority can issue a formal notice to rectify.
What is the difference between work acceptance and a completion certificate?+
Work acceptance (handover) is a private law act between the project owner and the contractor. It triggers warranties (defects liability period of 1 year, equipment warranty of 2 years, structural warranty of 10 years). The completion certificate is an administrative formality to the local authority confirming compliance with the building permit. Both are independent and complementary.
What are the risks of not filing a completion certificate?+
Failure to file a completion certificate prevents proving compliance of the work, which can block property sales (notaries require planning compliance). The local authority can record a planning violation. The limitation period for criminal action is 6 years from completion of works. In practice, insurers also require the completion certificate for construction insurance subscriptions.