Building and Pest Inspections
Our pre purchase building and pest inspections will provide you with peace of mind and potentially save you a lot of money. You can choose to have either pre purchase building inspection or pest inspection or both.
We are a proud member of The Master Inspector Association of Australia. This means you are assured that we abide by their strict code of Ethics.
As an independent home building inspection company, with over 30 years experience in the construction industry we have eye for detail needed to inspect homes – and uncover any issues – both big and small.
We are also a Registered Building Practitioner. In fact, we are classified as ‘Domestic Builder Unlimited‘. This means we can carry out and manage all the components of domestic building work relating to the construction, renovation, improvement or maintenance of a home.
Overview of Pre-Purchase Building Inspections
Our pre purchase building inspection identify all major structural issues – even ones that are hidden. We will check for any brick and mortar deterioration, poor external drainage, cracked walls, rising damp and subsiding foundations. In addition, we will highlight any roof damage including broken tiles and sheets as well as damaged drain pipes and gutters. If there are any small defects, we will let you know about them as well. As a result, there will be no costly surprises if you decide to purchase the property.
Our checklist includes:
- Flooring – including floorboards, tiling and skirting boards
- Plasterwork
- Paintwork and sealants
- Ceilings – including cornice lines
- All fixtures and fittings
- Bathrooms – including showers, bathtubs, vanities,toilets etc
- Kitchens – including benches, splashbacks, shelving, pantry etc
- Laundry – including troughs and benches
- Doors – including handles, locks and door margins
- Roof frame
- Chimneys
- Gutters and drain pipes
- Brickwork and cladding
- Tree root damage
- Dampness
- Fire hazards
- Safety switches
- Fire alarms
- Balconies
- Patios
- Steps and staircases
- Driveways
- Fences
- Any outbuildings
Overview of Pre-Purchase Building Inspections and Bathrooms
No home is perfect, even new ones. However, older homes tend to have more problems. This is especially true for homes that have not been properly maintained over the years. One area we find lots of issues with when we do pre purchase inspections on older homes is the bathroom. In fact, homes more than 15 years of age have a greater chance of having leaking showers. This is because there are now better standards in relation to waterproofing of bathrooms than say 20 years ago. These standards are contained in AS 3740-2010. as well as the Australian Institute of Waterproofing providing technical guidance.
Overview of Pre-Purchase Pest Inspections
Our pest inspection will ensure that you know about any pest infestations – especially termites – before you buy. We will report any pest damage using the latest technological equipment. We will check for termites, borers, wood rot and fungal decay. It is estimated that around 1 in 5 homes in Melbourne will have termite damage at same stage. Worse still, most insurance companies don’t cover termite damage.
Our pest inspection will ensure that you know about any pest infestations – especially termites – before you buy. We will report any pest damage using the latest technological equipment. We will check for termites, borers, wood rot and fungal decay. It is estimated that around 1 in 5 homes in Melbourne will have termite damage at same stage. Worse still, most insurance companies don’t cover termite damage.
Our checklist includes:
- Interior of building – check for mould in wet areas, leaks from water and drainage pipes
- Exterior of building – check plumbing, ventilation and making sure pipes are not too close to the outside wall
- Roof void – check ventilation and moisture content level
- Sub floor – check ventilation, water leakage, soil build ups and waste material
- Check boundary fences and outbuildings for evidence of pest infestation
- Check trees on the property for evidence of pest infestation