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Fowler Building Inspections

Unit 1/80 Pacific St, Long Jetty NSW 2261

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A building inspection provides an accurate insight into the condition of your home or investment. Whether you are building, buying, selling, or renovating, this service equips you with essential knowledge regarding the structural outlook of a property. Before purchasing a new property, a pre-purchase report provides a written account of the condition, including any significant building defects or potential safety hazards, allowing you to buy with confidence. Our highly experienced registered builders visually evaluate the integrity of the property in accordance with the Australian Inspection Standard 4349.1. The inspection covers external structures such as brickwork, framework, roofing, coverings, waterproofing, external footings, and drainage. We also assess the roof interior for leaks, insulation, electrical, and framing inadequacies. Internal structures and fixtures—including flooring, sub-flooring, ceilings, internal walls, joinery, cabinetry, windows, and doors—are thoroughly examined. Wet areas like kitchens, bathrooms, and laundries are assessed for adequate waterproofing, drainage, leaks, and the age and condition of hot water systems. We visually assess for significant defects, rot, dampness, structural cracks, and timber framing inadequacies to provide an accurate portrait of the building's structural soundness. Our comprehensive inspections also cover internal and external stairs, balconies, patios, verandahs, pergolas, extensions, maintenance issues, renovations, guttering, downpipes, pools, paving, retaining walls, and fences. Completed efficiently and professionally, we offer a bias-free, accurate evaluation with a 24-hour report turnaround.
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Conducted in accordance with AS 4349.3-2010, our non-invasive timber pest inspections cover all visually accessible areas of a property to identify wood-destroying agents that attack timber in service and affect its structural properties. The inspection meticulously assesses for three primary threats: fungal decay, which involves the microbiological degradation of timber caused by soft rot and decay fungi (excluding non-structural mould); wood borers, which are wood-destroying insects belonging to the order Coleoptera that commonly attack seasoned timber; and termites, insects from the order Isoptera that also target seasoned timber. During the inspection, termite management zones and conducive areas are thoroughly checked for any evidence of termite workings or damage. Where appropriate, our inspectors utilize specialized instrument testing to ensure a comprehensive evaluation. This includes using electronic moisture detecting meters to assess the moisture content of building elements, probing techniques to penetrate timber and other materials with a sharp instrument (such as a bradawl or pocket knife, avoiding decorative finishes), and sounding techniques where timber is tapped with a solid object to identify underlying structural weaknesses. This detailed approach ensures you have a clear understanding of any timber pest activity or risks before making property decisions.
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Our combined Building and Pest Inspections provide a comprehensive, accurate insight into the condition of your home or investment property. Whether you are buying, selling, or renovating, this dual service delivers a complete portrait of a property's structural soundness and timber pest activity. The building inspection component visually evaluates the integrity of external structures like brickwork, framework, roofing, and waterproofing, as well as internal elements including flooring, walls, joinery, and wet areas. We assess for significant defects, structural cracks, dampness, and drainage issues in accordance with Australian Inspection Standard 4349.1. Simultaneously, the non-invasive timber pest inspection is conducted to AS 4349.3-2010 standards, covering all visually accessible areas for wood-destroying agents. This includes checking for fungal decay, wood borers (Coleoptera), and termites (Isoptera). Termite management zones and conducive areas are thoroughly examined for evidence of workings or damage. Our inspectors utilize specialized instrument testing where appropriate, including electronic moisture detecting meters, probing techniques with sharp instruments, and sounding methods to tap timber for underlying issues. Our comprehensive reports detail everything from roof interiors and exteriors to sub-floor spaces, retaining walls, and fences. Completed efficiently by highly experienced registered builders, this combined service offers a bias-free, professional evaluation with a 24-hour report turnaround, ensuring you can make informed property decisions with absolute confidence.
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After completing a new build or a renovation, it is crucial to have the property professionally assessed for any structural or internal defects. Issues can range from significant structural inadequacies to inferior internal finishes, and it is highly important to document these problems and submit them to your builder within a specific time frame. A Defect Inspection thoroughly evaluates the property to provide a detailed written report addressing any faults, imperfections, and workmanship issues. Our comprehensive defect reports cover a wide array of property elements to ensure nothing is overlooked. This includes the inspection of ceilings, internal and external walls, internal and external doors, and the roof exterior, including coverings, penetrations, and flashing. We also assess the internal roof space, internal joinery (such as kitchen cabinetry and bathroom fittings), floors, and the sub-floor space. Furthermore, the inspection evaluates windows, verandahs, patios, decks, site assessments for the fall of land and drainage, and even powerpoint placement. Our highly experienced registered builders are trained to investigate all aspects of workmanship and maintenance issues in accordance with the Australian Inspection Standard. By organizing a Defect Inspection, property owners receive a professional, bias-free evaluation that serves as essential documentation for builders, ensuring that all necessary rectifications are completed to the highest standard before final handover.
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Dilapidation reports provide a property owner with a clear, documented understanding of the current condition of their home or investment. Over time, properties can succumb to environmental changes resulting from earth movement, weather exposure, or general weakening due to the course of time. Whether there are new developments commencing in the surrounding vicinity, or you need a better understanding of a property's condition before starting your own renovations, a dilapidation report assesses the state of the building and determines how well the structure will handle the effects of prospective earthworks or construction. Earthworks and excavation can send vibrations and movement through the ground of neighbouring properties, which can result in unforeseen structural damage. By providing a comprehensive dilapidation assessment, our inspectors appraise and photograph any areas of concern before and/or after neighbouring construction. This provides property owners with peace of mind and visual verification of any problems that may arise. Our professional evaluation ensures that you have an accurate portrait of the property's structural soundness before any heavy machinery or excavation work begins nearby. Furthermore, many local councils now require dilapidation reports to be completed prior to construction. This documentation provides a neutral, bias-free evaluation of potential or inflicted damage, helping to diffuse disputes between parties and assisting with conflict resolution.
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Fowler Building Inspections provides comprehensive asbestos services to ensure the safety of your home or worksite. Australia has one of the highest rates of asbestos-related diseases in the world, making asbestos awareness and management crucial, especially during home renovations and maintenance. All homes built before 1987 should undergo a building survey before purchasing, renovating, or demolishing. Our licensed Asbestos Assessor can undertake a thorough assessment of your property, providing NATA-approved laboratory results at an affordable cost. Asbestos can be found in numerous areas, including roofs, gutters, eaves, under tiled floors, electric meter boxes, internal and external wall sheets, sheds, fencing, window putty, imitation brick cladding, and wall linings behind tiled walls in wet areas. We offer sample collection of Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) for testing, control plans, and risk assessment documentation. For post-removal works, our principal Robert Fowler is licensed with Safework NSW (Licence No: LAA001314) to provide air monitoring during Class A asbestos removal work, clearance inspections, and the issuing of clearance certificates. If you discover asbestos, do not disturb it; our licensed technicians can establish a plan to safely manage it, with services available for domestic, commercial, and industrial sites logged with NSW WorkCover. We also use and recommend local experts for asbestos removal, disposal, and sealing, ensuring all technicians have undertaken relevant training and medical checkups.

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Unit 1/80 Pacific St, Long Jetty NSW 2261

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