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Whether you are buying, selling or attending an auction, a building and timber pest inspection is vital to give you the insight that you need to make informed decisions.
Pre-Purchase Inspections
An essential part of the property purchase process, a pre-purchase inspection is conducted by a licensed, experienced builder with additional training as a licensed timber pest technician. The purpose is to report on the overall condition of the property, including safety issues, major defects that require immediate attention and an overview of maintenance issues.
Don't be caught out purchasing a property that has serious defects with costly repairs.
Pre-Sale Inspections
When listing your property for sale, it is essential to have it assessed by a licensed professional so that you are aware of the overall condition of the property. With this important information, you won't be surprised if defects are picked up later in the process and have the opportunity to rectify issues before listing the property.
Don't risk a potential sale falling through due to defects you were unaware of.
Pre-Auction Inspections
Property purchases at auction are final and not dependent on a building and pest clause. Have an independent inspector assess the property before you bid for peace of mind.
Get an independent report before you bid on your dream property.
What is a building and timber pest inspection?
This is a combined inspection covering building defects, safety hazards, and maintenance concerns. It includes a visual assessment of the property's overall condition to identify any issues, alongside a pest inspection of all accessible areas to detect signs of active termites or prior termite damage. The report will also indicate whether a termite management system is in place.
The inspection covers the full property, including the yard, building exterior, internal rooms, ceiling and roof void, and subfloor (if applicable)
Moisture readings are taken in the bathroom/s and the entire house is surveyed with a thermal camera to check for moisture issues.
A report will be sent within 24 hours outlining the inspector's findings.
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Interior
including interior walls, flooring, ceiling, windows, doors, bathrooms, laundry, stairs, built in cabinetry
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Exterior
including stairs, garage, external finishes, gutter, eaves, porch, weep holes and ventilation, external door components
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Roof Void
Subject to safe and reasonable access. Must be accessible from a 3.6m ladder, electricity must be turned off and no solar
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Site within 30m of the building
including fences, retaining walls, drainage, paths, driveway
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Roof Exterior
including gutter, fascia, roof cladding and downpipes. Subject to height restrictions and safe and reasonable access
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Sub floor
subject to safe and reasonable access
Why is a pre-purchase building and pest inspection essential?
Identify Safety Hazards
Safety defects are classified as any defects that have the potential to cause harm to persons if not rectified immediately. Safety defects could be an issue with high windows, stairs, balustrades just to name a few.
Major Defects
A major defect should be repaired immediately. Failure to repair can cause further damage to the property or affect the liveability of the property. It can also be a defect to a major structural component of the building.
Minor Defects
Owning a property is not without the need to do regular maintenance. By definition, a minor defect is a maintenance issue that should be addressed at some time in the future to maintain the upkeep of the property.
Timber Pests
The property is assessed for any visual signs of termite activity, make recommendations on conducive conditions and report on whether the property has a current termite management plan.
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