Knock Down Rebuild Inspections
If you have found where you want would like to live, but can’t find the house of your dreams in this area, then knocking down an existing house and rebuilding a new one can be the answer. Alternatively, you may love where you live, but not your house. In this case it may be easier to do a ‘knock down rebuild’ than doing an extensive renovation.
There are many advantages in doing a knock down rebuild. This includes getting a modern designed home that suits your current lifestyle. It may even be cheaper to do a knock down rebuild instead of an extensive renovation.
However, knock down rebuilds can have more challenges than a traditional new home build. This means more can go wrong. That’s why it’s so important to have a building inspection at each stage of the rebuild.
It is also why we always do thorough and independent knock down rebuild inspections. It is the only way to make sure there are no defects. This is especially true as some defects are costly to fix if they are not rectified straight away.
The best way to protect your investment in your knock down rebuild is to have a building inspection carried out. This will ensure that all work has been completed to an acceptable standard before you move in.
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. 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.
The best way to protect your investment in your knock down rebuild is to have a building inspection carried out. This will ensure that all work has been completed to an acceptable standard before you move in.
We specialise in providing knock down rebuild inspections for all major stages of your build including:
Our Knock Down Inspection Checklist Includes:
Internal
- Flooring – including floorboards, tiling and skirting boards
- Plasterwork, paintwork and sealants
Ceilings – including cornice lines - All fixtures and fittings, including staircases
Bathrooms – including showers, bathtubs, vanities,toilets etc - Kitchens -including benches, splashbacks, shelving, pantry etc
- Laundry – including troughs and benches
- Internal doors -including handles, locks and whether hung straight
External
- Roof frame – including insulation
- Brickwork and cladding
- Steps, staircases and balconies
- External doors – including handles, locks and whether hung straight
- Paintwork and sealant
- Driveways
- Fences
- Any outbuildings
Swimming Pool Inspections:
If you are building a new swimming pool or spa along with the knock Down Rebuild of your home you need to register it with your Local Council within 30 days of receiving your Occupancy Certificate or Certificate of Final Inspection. All swimming pools and spas that can hold more than 30cm of water are subject to this requirement. There are only a few exceptions to the rules. These include bird baths, fish ponds and spas in private bathrooms.
In addition, the first certificate of barrier compliance must be lodged at the same time as the application for registration.
Subsequent certificates of compliance are due every four years.
Why Trust New Home Building Inspections
- Member of Master Inspector Association of Australia
- Registered Builders & Inspectors
- Licensed with the Victorian Building Authority
- Completely independent Building Inspectors
- Fully insured
- Reports within 24 hrs
- Over 30 years experience
- Thermal imaging available
- Qualified Timber Pest Inspectors
- Cert IV – Building Construction
- Cert IV – Occupational Health & Safety