We will arrange a time and date for the inspection through the real estate agent, send you a confirmation email of the booking and when the inspection will be carried out, give you a call when the inspection has been completed to give you a brief run down of the inspection. We will then have the completed report to you within 24 hours.

 

Need a professional assessment of the condition of the home you want to buy? Our comprehensive pre-purchase building inspection report outlines the areas of concern and through the use of photos, quick identification of any problem areas. Our aim is to provide you with a comprehensive report, professional advice which will give you peace of mind to your commitment to purchase a home.

 

We also work in conjunction with a professional pest controller to offer pest and termite reports.

 

Report Types

 

• Pre Purchase Inspections

• Pre-Sale/Auction Reports

• Rental Reports

• Pest & Termite Reports Available

 

After your home inspection, you'll receive a detailed inspection report, with photos, that will document building defects including:

 

• Serious safety hazards requiring urgent repairs to ensure safety

• Major defects that require repair or replacement beyond normal property maintenance

• Minor defects that are generally superficial and typically fit into normal property maintenance routines

• Other possible concerns found during your building inspections

 

Our inspections and reports comply with the relevant Australian Standards, AS 4349.1 and AS 4349.3.

 

During a building inspection we look for major building defects such as:

 

• Leaking roofs or damaged roof plumbing

• Structural cracks or timber framing inadequacies

• Leaking showers or baths / wet areas

• Issues with footings of the building

• Poor external drainage or storm-water concerns

• Potential safety hazards such as collapsing balconies

• Potential Fire Hazards

 

The following areas are fully explored:

 

The Roof Exterior

The roof coverings such as tiles, corrugated metal and membranes, valleys, flashings, cappings, penetrations and skylights, gutters and downpipes etc – Essentially we look for evidence the roof is not water tight or adequately plumbed.

 

The Roof Interior

The roof framing members and connections are checked for defects, the roof covering (from the inside) is checked for evidence of leaks, sisalation, insulation and electrical installations are assessed for potential safety hazards.

 

The Building Exterior

The building elevations are checked for cracks and other defects, windows and doors are assessed, balconies / verandahs deck and other timber structures are checked for structural adequacy, wood rot and other defects.

 

The Building Interior

Bedrooms, hallways and living areas and checked for defects including the floors, walls and ceilings, timber trims, windows and doors as well as joinery and cupboards. Wet areas such as Kitchens, Bathrooms and laundries are assessed for a number of things including water operation, evidence of leaking shower recess / wet areas, defects to sanitary fixture and fittings, toilets are flushed.

 

The Grounds

Paths and steps, retaining walls, driveways and external surface drainage are inspected for defects or inadequacies up to 30 meters from the main building. Large trees and other potential problems are assessed including the boundary fences.

Outbuilding is inspected, such as a garage, granny flat or shed