Inspection Types
ESTABLISHED HOME PRE-SALE INSPECTIONS
Structural Inspection
The Building Inspection:
Pre-Sale Inspection AS4349.1
This covers all of the structural issues stated in the Structural Inspection below, as well as checking all appliances, light switches, plumbing, fixtures etc. Your report will include a comprehensive safety checklist, including any significant maintenance issues. Please note that our inspectors are conducting visual inspections and basic testing only, and are not licensed electricians or plumbers. It is still recommended that clients double check fixtures, and appliances themselves at the final handover meeting as a precaution.
Structural Inspection AS4349.1-2007 Appendix A
A Structural Inspection is carried out in accordance with AS4349.1 – 2007 Appendix A. All accessible structural items in the home are visually inspected for significant defects. This includes an inspection of the roof cavity, all internal and external walls, the top of the roof from the gutter line, the condition of the ceilings, wet area waterproof membranes, retaining walls, moisture problems and many other structural issues that commonly occur. A more invasive inspection or damp testing may be recommended based on the findings of our visual inspection.
Termite Inspection Report: AS3000.2-2000
A Pre-Purchase Termite/Timber Pest Inspection is a specialised inspection that is carried out by a licensed pest control technician. This is a visual review of the entire home including the roof cavity, to locate the presence of any structurally harmful pests or fungi. This inspection is visual only and will not include cutting any manholes or floor traps or lifting roof tiles.
PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTIONS
Termite Inspection Report
This includes the Pre-Purchase Inspection and the Structural Inspection as below.
Pre-Purchase Inspection AS4349.1 Download a Sample Pre-Purchase Report
Inspection is carried out in accordance with AS4349.1 – 2007 Appendix A. All accessible structural items in the home are visually inspected for significant defects. This includes an inspection of the roof cavity, all internal and external walls, the top of the roof from the gutter line, the ceilings, wet area waterproofing, retaining walls, moisture problems and many other structural issues that commonly occur. A more invasive inspection or damp testing may be recommended based on the findings of our visual inspectio
NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS
In building a new home, you may wish to have an inspection for the various stages of construction. When you pay your builder, you do so that the next building stage is ready to proceed. In WA your builder has to get his work certified by accredited certifiers. Mostly this inspection is used in WA where the last two construction inspections are not part of the work of certifiers.
Plate Height Inspection
A Plate Height Inspection is conducted shortly after the walls and wall frames are built. This is designed to highlight any serious errors or defects, thereby allowing the builder to remedy them. Problems arising from cracked walls, crooked window frames, bent lintels, twisted door frames, out of square bathroom walls and many more common potential errors are easier to fix early.
Practical Completion Inspection Report
A Practical Completion Inspection (PCI) Report will save you stress and hardship with a detailed list of work that requires correction or completion under your contract. Builders will often only fix the items that you bring to their attention and without a building inspector to assist you, this can lead to major problems. Issues such as crooked plastering around windows, cracks in ceilings and cornices, rough plaster, poor painting of doors and other surfaces, affect the presentation of your home and lower its resale value.
A Practical Completion Inspection Report will help you to gain peace of mind and take control of your handover process. This essential inspection is highly recommended to anyone building a new home.
Special Purpose Inspection/Dispute Resolution
This specialised inspection is required when disagreements are occurring between client and builder and a qualified independent opinion is required to assist resolve the situation. This report may contain photos and can be used as evidence where complaints are to be taken to a Building Dispute Tribunal.
In many cases the result of this inspection is an agreement between builder and client with the outcome of the meeting being formally documented in the report.
Practical Completion Inspection Report
A Practical Completion Inspection (PCI) Report will save you stress and hardship with a detailed list of work that requires correction or completion under your contract. Builders will often only fix the items that you bring to their attention and without a building inspector to assist you, this can lead to major problems. Issues such as crooked plastering around windows, cracks in ceilings and cornices, rough plaster, poor painting of doors and other surfaces, affect the presentation of your home and lower its resale value.
A Practical Completion Inspection Report will help you to gain peace of mind and take control of your handover process. This essential inspection is highly recommended to anyone building a new home.
Construction Package (discounted)
The Construction Package contains a Plate Height Inspection, a Practical Completion Inspection and a Pre-Handover Inspection. This package is ideal to help prevent the types of major problems that can occur through poor supervision, high turnover of staff and apprentice trades. The Plate Height Inspection not only shows quality and structural issues, but also lets your builder know that an inspector is going to be involved throughout the project. Customers who book a package usually have a smooth handover as builders generally know to present the home at the highest possible standard.
