Sample client deliverable
An 80% complete build, verified room by room.
This immersive dossier shows what Sterling clients receive: on-site evidence, structured findings, and practical next steps before more capital moves.
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Station 01 · Structure
Structure matches the approved plan.
Block work, slab continuity, and roof frame alignment were checked against the latest architectural set and contractor claims.
Verified on site · 14 May- Block courses and openings align with plan grid
- Roof frame installed; no visible structural drift
- Contractor progress photos match live conditions
Station 02 · Envelope
Roofing and weatherproofing are underway, not complete.
Sterling confirmed installed roof sheets, flashing gaps, and areas still exposed to weather before the next payment tranche.
Partial completion · flagged- Primary roof pitch installed on main block
- Secondary block still un-sheeted
- Drainage falls not yet verified after recent rains
Station 03 · Finishes
Interior finishes are behind the schedule presented to the client.
Plaster, electrical first-fix, and joinery readiness were compared to the contractor timeline shared with the investor.
Behind schedule · medium risk- Plaster incomplete in two bedrooms
- Electrical conduits visible; fittings not installed
- Client was told 'ready for paint'. Not observed
Station 04 · Exterior context
Drone and perimeter evidence confirm overall site status.
Aerial capture validated access routes, material storage, and visible completion relative to neighbouring plots.
Evidence package attached- Drone orbit confirms roof coverage gap
- Material stock consistent with active work, not hoarding
- Perimeter security adequate for current stage
After the walkthrough
What Sterling adds once the site work is done.
The site visit is only the first layer. You also receive a dedicated oversight agent, structured financial review, risk flags, and a clear recommendation before you release more funds.
Your Sterling oversight agent
Pacifier Duve
Dedicated oversight agent
Pacifier Duve will be your assigned Sterling agent, monitoring your project from A to Z. No more guessing from a distance. Site progress, invoice review, and clear updates reach you before small issues turn into expensive problems. That is the reassurance most remote builds rarely give. Terms and Conditions apply.
- Owns oversight from briefing through project completion
- Runs site verification, invoice review, and milestone follow-through
- Executes project-relevant errands you assign within agreed scope
Invoice review
Each line is compared to the agreed quote or scope. The status column explains what Sterling found.
Status key
- Over quoteThe bill is higher than the agreed quote.
- Matches quoteThe invoice aligns with what was quoted.
- Outside scopeA new charge that was not in the original scope.
- Above agreed termsPayment terms exceed what was previously agreed.
| Line item | Quoted | Billed | Finding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roofing bundle | $18,400 | $22,100 | Over quoteBill exceeds quote by $3,700 |
| Steel reinforcement | $9,800 | $9,650 | Matches quoteWithin agreed amount |
| Plaster & skim | Not in scope | $3,200 | Outside scopeNew charge not in original agreement |
| Labour advance | 10% | 25% requested | Above agreed termsAdvance exceeds agreed percentage |
Risk flags
- highCompletion misrepresentation
Contractor claimed ~95% completion; Sterling observed ~80% by scope.
- mediumWeather exposure
Partial roof install leaves interior areas exposed ahead of plaster completion.
- lowMaterial presence
On-site stock supports active work, but not the full pending invoice.
Sterling recommendation
Do not release the next tranche until roof completion and a revised schedule are documented. Request itemised invoice support for steel and roofing bundles before approval.
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