Combined Building and Pest Inspection
A$
440.00
This is the most commonly purchased inspection report used prior to buying a house. One of our qualified building inspectors will conduct a full structural assessment, defect list and a pest inspection. This inspection is then transformed into an easy-to read report which abides by Australian standards AS 4349.
Building Inspection and Report
A$
299.00
This is our recommended Inspection for checking of defects following renovations or home repairs or as building completion reports.For anyone buying a pre-existing house from a vendor – we highly recommend a Combined Building and Pest Inspection. Sometimes referred to as a ‘standard property report’, a pre–purchase property inspection report is a written account of the condition of a property. It will tell you about any significant building defects or problems such as rising damp, movement in the walls (cracking), safety hazards or a faulty roof to name a few. It is usually carried out before you exchange sale contracts so you can identify any problems with the property which, if left unchecked, could prove costly to repair.
Timber Pest Inspection and Report
A$
220.00
A timber pest inspection targets damage or activity of timber destroying organisms such as subterranean termties, wood boring beetles (borers) and fungal decay (rot). The inspection and report must comply with Australian Standard 4349.3. The inspector will report on the presence of termites, borers and decay and will also report on damage caused by these pests.
A timber pest inspection if often called a Pest Report or Pest Inspection and is a visual, non invasive inspection and includes inspection of the following areas: roof cavity, interior, exterior, outbuildings, fences, landscaping timbers, trees and stumps.
A timber pest inspection if often called a Pest Report or Pest Inspection and is a visual, non invasive inspection and includes inspection of the following areas: roof cavity, interior, exterior, outbuildings, fences, landscaping timbers, trees and stumps.
Structural Inspection and Report
A$
395.00
Identification of observed building defects upon a visual inspection of the reasonably accessible following elements of the building: roof, roof void, external walls, external doors and windows, internal walls, internal floors, subfloor.
Assessment of defects for significance relative to the expected condition of a well maintained
building of similar age and construction type.
General additional advice on maintenance matters as contained in the Technical Information Sheets
noted by the inspector. Identification of damp, if it has caused, is causing or may cause structural damage such as concrete spalling, fretting mortar or rusting of primary structural elements.
Assessment of defects for significance relative to the expected condition of a well maintained
building of similar age and construction type.
General additional advice on maintenance matters as contained in the Technical Information Sheets
noted by the inspector. Identification of damp, if it has caused, is causing or may cause structural damage such as concrete spalling, fretting mortar or rusting of primary structural elements.
Dilapidation Inspection and Report
A$
349.00
Dilapidation Reports are specifically aimed at property owners concerned about the effects of nearby construction on their homes or Commercial holdings. Dilapidation Reports are usually done in pairs; a stock take of the various cracks or minor faults in a home is performed prior to adjacent or nearby construction. Then, either during or after the nearby construction has finished, we come back into the property and reassess any further damage to the home. Photos are taken during both visits and damage inflicted upon your home during the nearby construction can then be pinpointed. A Dilapidation Report is a wise investment in your home’s structural wellbeing the piece of mind they provide is invaluable.Please Call 1300 066 576 for a quote
Completion and Defect Report
A$
495.00
A completion report is a written summary of all defects and illegal building practices found in a new property. This report can be given to your builder as a rectification list. Most builders will ask for a defect list within the first 3 months of completion.Building completion reports should be carried out after all work is complete to a building and preferably before the building is occupied to ensure the builder cannot blame cosmetic defects on yourself or removalist etc.
Strata Report
A$
265.00
We examine the books of the Owners Corporation to assess things like history of building, recent repairs undertaken, any disputes or areas under investigation, monies in the bank to cover repairs and maintenance and the likelihood of any special levies, insurances and by-laws. A strata report gives an overview of what is happening in the building that a buyer should be informed about. These reports are usually obtained by buyers prior to exchange where buying a strata title property.
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Thermal Imaging
A$695.00
A$295.00
Should Thermal Imaging Cameras be used for the inspection of Buildings?
Many reports advise that an "Additional Invasive Inspection is Needed", with the use of modern Thermal Imaging Cameras we are now able to detect areas of moisture or thermal inconsistencies and make a diagnosis, often without the need to carry out further more invasive inspection techniques. So Thermal Imaging Cameras should be used where possible.
Moisture is one of the leading causes of problems in buildings, it is also the most common finding for building and pest inspectors. From leaking shower recesses to rising or penetrating damp to roof leaks to issues of condensation with potential mould growth and termite damage, water is almost always the source of major issues needing attention. Having the ability to diagnose and identify moisture issues within a building allows the prospective purchaser to be better informed prior to the purchase of the property, reducing the risks associated with moisture significantly.
Thermal or infrared (IR) imaging is becoming just as important a tool as the moisture meter for performing non-destructive testing on building elements and components. The major difference is the expense of these IR cameras. One of the most common excuses from inspectors who decide not to use the cameras/technology is the expense. These cameras are very expensive, and the training to learn to use them effectively is also expensive and time consuming. Another reason some inspectors are hesitant to get on board is that infrared diagnostic evaluations are considered to be outside the scope for standard home inspections.
Infrared cameras can see more than the naked eye and more than our moisture meters. They can be used in the right conditions to detect and pinpoint locations of a variety of major concerns ranging from termite damage, plumbing leakage, window leakage, missing thermal insulation, energy effectiveness of the building envelope, to overheating HVAC or electrical equipment.
Many reports advise that an "Additional Invasive Inspection is Needed", with the use of modern Thermal Imaging Cameras we are now able to detect areas of moisture or thermal inconsistencies and make a diagnosis, often without the need to carry out further more invasive inspection techniques. So Thermal Imaging Cameras should be used where possible.
Moisture is one of the leading causes of problems in buildings, it is also the most common finding for building and pest inspectors. From leaking shower recesses to rising or penetrating damp to roof leaks to issues of condensation with potential mould growth and termite damage, water is almost always the source of major issues needing attention. Having the ability to diagnose and identify moisture issues within a building allows the prospective purchaser to be better informed prior to the purchase of the property, reducing the risks associated with moisture significantly.
Thermal or infrared (IR) imaging is becoming just as important a tool as the moisture meter for performing non-destructive testing on building elements and components. The major difference is the expense of these IR cameras. One of the most common excuses from inspectors who decide not to use the cameras/technology is the expense. These cameras are very expensive, and the training to learn to use them effectively is also expensive and time consuming. Another reason some inspectors are hesitant to get on board is that infrared diagnostic evaluations are considered to be outside the scope for standard home inspections.
Infrared cameras can see more than the naked eye and more than our moisture meters. They can be used in the right conditions to detect and pinpoint locations of a variety of major concerns ranging from termite damage, plumbing leakage, window leakage, missing thermal insulation, energy effectiveness of the building envelope, to overheating HVAC or electrical equipment.