Our Building Inspection Report

The comprehensive, detailed and easy to follow report is over 44 pages, full of relevant material relating to the property inspected with suggestions on preventative maintenance, useful information and illustrations, also numerous documented digital photographs. Each report is different and tailored to suit the particular property inspected. Number of pages in the report depends on building size and problems found.

The report is designed to give you the information you require to make an informed decision on the property purchase based on an accurate assessment with digital photos to back it up and may help you negotiate a better purchase price with the vendor, if any significant problems are found that you were not aware of before signing the contract.

Brief example of the main items checked (the inspection report is far more detailed).

Photos are taken throughout the report to backup comments and give you a better understanding of any problems found.
Sketch showing approximate location of buildings on the property and relationship to north, for ease of reference.
Site and surface drainage
Fences and paving.
List of items for your solicitor to check during searches that may not comply with Council Requirements (the report is not a compliance report)
Individual buildings and structures on the property, condition of each are noted in detail. Sheds, carport, garage, pergola, patio roof structures.
Retaining walls
Building Exterior
Roof Exterior
Roof Interior
Sub-Floor
Building Interior
* Wiring
* Plumbing
* Termites
If a Safety Switch and Smoke Detectors have been Fitted
Comparison list of items to others of its type and age. This gives you a better understanding of the report.
Areas accessed and not accessed, and reasons why no access was gained. Areas requiring further access.
List of main items requiring attention or worth noting.
Overall summary.

* These items are checked by a licensed builder only. An expert must be employed in these areas of specialized knowledge for qualified advice.

On completion of the inspection we will provide consultation (on site or over the phone) and if required, the most economical suggestions on extensions, renovation and/or rectification of defects found. Digital photos are taken of significant problems if necessary also to show areas accessed.

Units & Town Houses (what is checked & accessed)

Photos are taken throughout the report to backup comments and give you a better understanding of any problems found.
Common property (where accessible without entering private property).
Fences, paving
Retaining walls
Garage, shed, carport, patio roof structure, pergola.
External walls
Stairs or steps.
Walkways
Balcony
Sub-floor (if accessible)
Roof exterior (if accessible)
Roof interior (if accessible)
Unit or townhouse interior.
* Plumbing
* Wiring
* Pest control
If a Safety switch is fitted
If a Smoke detector is fitted
Comparison list of items to others of its type and age. This gives you a better understanding of the report.

*These items are checked only by a licensed builder only. An expert must be employed in areas of specialized knowledge if required.

A Body Corporate search by your Solicitor is strongly recommended on any buildings with common title/property.

Common Faults Found during Inspections

Surface drainage problems.
Paving movement
Retaining wall movement and deterioration.
Rotting, leaning and termite damaged fencing
Inadequate and illegal structures (the report is not a compliance check)
Seepage and ponding of water to sub-floor areas.
Inadequate ventilation to sub-floor areas.
Inadequate and deteriorating railings to decks, balconies and verandas.
Deterioration to concrete balcony slabs (spalling)
Rusting of steel lintols above openings also deterioration of concrete lintols.
Movement and cracking of external walls
Rising damp and deterioration of brick walls.
Rotting, fractured and deteriorating weatherboards.
Inadequate roof, ceiling and sub-floor structures.
Stump deterioration, movement and inadequate tie-downs.
Broken and deteriorating roof tiles
Rusted roof sheeting, flashings and gutters, inadequate roof flashings
Roof leaking and sagging ceiling linings also rotting timber.
* Old electrical wiring and fittings.
* Lack of a safety switch and smoke detectors.
* Blocked plumbing and rusted pipes
* Termite and borer damage, potential termite access points.
Leaking from kitchen, toilets, laundry and bathrooms.
Stump movement causing undulation of floors and movement of walls.
Rusting steel column supports.
Rotting of verandas and decks.
Photos are taken throughout the report to backup comments and give you a better understanding of any problems found.

* These items are checked as a licensed builder only. An expert must be employed in these areas of specialized knowledge for qualified advice.

Advice On

Extensions, alterations and additions (if required).
Problems and most economical means of rectification
Suggestions on preventative maintenance.
How the building compares overall with others of its age and type in the area.
Most important items that require rectification or worth noting.
How to maintain the property and building.
Digital photos are taken of problems found with accompany detailed text for explanation.
After inspection backup. You can contact the inspector even after the inspection.
Client consultation on conclusion of the inspection to explain the main points and how it compares to others.

You will receive a maintenance and defects report regarding the property and buildings top to bottom with indexed digital photos. The report is written in plain english with easy to understand terminology also a glossary of terms and illustrations with useful information throughout. The report more than exceeds the Australian Standard AS 4349.1