Building Inspection Services

A Building Inspection serves property owners and potential buyers by providing valuable insights for sound investment decisions, home protection, and efficient maintenance and renovation planning. It also helps reduce risks related to issues like asbestos and ensures regulatory compliance.

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What's Included in a Building Inspection?

While the focus of your building or property inspection may vary based on the chosen service, the primary goal is to identify safety hazards, major defects, and minor issues. You'll receive comprehensive information to make informed decisions about property purchases, ongoing maintenance, or renovations.

Key areas of inspection include:

• Interior
• Exterior
• Roof Exterior
• Ceiling Interior or Void
• Ancillary Buildings on the Site
• Subfloor and Slab where applicable
• Fencing
• Landscaping Elements like decks and retaining walls
• The Site

A Building Inspector assesses critical aspects of the property, including:

• Condition of building materials
• Windows
• Doors
• Major fixtures and fittings
• Essential infrastructure, such as plumbing, electrical, and gas systems (by prior arrangement)
• Identification of suspected health hazards like mould and asbestos, along with areas potentially non-compliant with codes and regulations.

In some cases, secondary inspections by surveyors, engineers, town planners, local government, or relevant authorities may be necessary.

Specialist Building Inspection Services

Building Inspection companies offer specialized services to meet diverse commercial, corporate, and government requirements. They also respond to tenders for building, property, or asset inspection needs.

How Is an Inspection Report Prepared?

Typically, an inspection report is prepared on-site, although this can vary by company and Inspector. It includes:

• Detailed property description and construction method
• Identification of any evidence of concealed building defects
• Limitations and obstructions affecting the inspection scope.
• A comprehensive list of defects categorized by severity and location.
• Photographs of defects with clear highlights
• Additional information and items in good condition when applicable
• A concise summary for prioritizing defects
• Recommendations for further inspections when needed.
• Ratings indicating the probability or risk of undetected defects.
• A full list of accessible and inaccessible areas
• Attachments and appendices to the report

Depending on the property's age and type, a Building Inspector often provides additional information about critical issues related to fire alarms, safety glass warnings, notifications, and advice on managing asbestos-related risks.