It provides you with an accurate assessment of the structures on the property. Defects will naturally develop over time in any building. Depending on the level of maintenance, they may be less severe. Unexpected defects could result in costly maintenance being required.
While not legally required, it is recommended. A newly built home should be reviewed to ensure that it has been built to the agreed quality and specification. This is a different type of inspection. A newly built house that has been certified for occupancy is ready for you to move in, but only structural elements are certified. Quality issues can and are still found with newly built homes. After handover completion, as the owner, you have 13 weeks to report any issues.
No worries. Give us a call and we will do our best to fit you in for a same-day inspection. Obviously, this will depend on availability but we will do our best.
Yes, we would ask to arrange that to keep our costs low.
Absolutely, feel free to contact us. We will always be there to discuss the inspection results if any items need further clarity.
This is our first year. However, the owner of the business has had several decades of experience working on residential construction sites. This experience will come through in the detail of our reports.
In NSW, a Pre-Purchase Inspector license is not required. However, we have a contractor’s license, insurance, and relevant residential construction experience.
The Australian Standard for Pre-Purchase Inspections id AS4349.1-2007, and our inspections and reports reflect that.
Yes, every report will reflect detailed information about minor and major defects and hazards found. A summarised general comment on the state of the property is added to every report.
No. Purchasing a home is probably the most significant investment you will make. A Building Inspection will only cost you several hundred dollars but can significantly contribute to the purchase of a trouble-free home.
Payment for reports is due before the report is released. Payment links will be sent as soon as the report is complete.
Via our online booking system, phone, or email. If urgent we recommend using the online system as this will let you choose a time that suits both you and the inspector instantly. You can access our system 24 hrs a day.
Coffs Harbour, Grafton, Kempsey, Dorrigo, and others are on request.
Typically, the buyer organises an inspection to get a better idea of the standard of the property.
Usually around 2 hours.
The report will contain a cover image to prove that the correct property has been assessed and any area of concern will have an image.
Purchasing a home is a big investment and getting a better understanding of its quality of it is always a good idea. Unfortunately, even relatively new homes can exhibit faults if the construction work has not been up to standard.
The purchaser via the owner/agent.
Yes, it is still recommended as many other elements of a typical residential structure are susceptible to influences over time. To assess whether these had any impact on the quality of the building – an inspection is necessary.
Along with having a good understanding of where the problem areas usually are, we use the following equipment during our inspections. Including a torch, moisture meter, infrared thermometer, and inspection camera.
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