Hills Building Consultants

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Hills Building Consultants provides independent pre-purchase building inspections carried out in accordance with Australian Standard AS 4349.1 by our Director, Simon Vito. With over 1,000 inspections performed and experience as a Registered Building Surveyor, Simon brings detailed knowledge of building standards to every inspection. Our reports are designed to be clear and easily understood, utilizing a simple rating system so clients have a complete understanding of the building's condition. All reports take into consideration the items relevant to a typical real estate contract. This guides clients on what items would normally be addressed by a seller and what items are simply for the buyer's advice post-settlement. We offer two levels of building inspection. The Standard Inspection covers structural defects, maintenance items, and safety items. It thoroughly assesses the floor structure (concrete or framed), walls (brick or framed), roof (including roof framing inside the roof space), balconies, decks, sub-floor areas, pool barriers, and the presence of RCDs and smoke alarms. For buyers needing more detail, the Comprehensive Inspection includes everything in the standard service plus items normally covered in a final inspection. This includes checking the function of electrical and plumbing fixtures, outlets, and appliances such as air conditioning and hot water systems to the extent of using normal user controls. This comprehensive option is highly useful for buyers who are unable to attend a final inspection in person or who are not confident performing it themselves.

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Hills Building Consultants provides dedicated timber pest inspections that strictly cover the requirements of Australian Standard AS 4349.3. Conducted by our highly experienced Director, Simon Vito, who has performed over 1,000 property inspections, this service thoroughly evaluates the property for any signs of timber pests that could compromise the home. The inspection specifically looks for existing termite damage, current termite activity, and conducive conditions that might make the property vulnerable to future termite attacks. In addition to subterranean termites, the assessment also covers other destructive forms of timber pests, including wood decay and wood-boring insects. Clients receive a detailed, easy-to-read report outlining any pest-related risks, ensuring they are fully informed before finalizing their property purchase. As noted in our client testimonials, our pest inspection reports are highly detailed, well-documented with photos from around the entire property, and clearly explain any items or recommendations. Simon is easily contactable and available after the inspection to clearly explain the items and provide recommendations, ensuring you understand the findings. Whether you are purchasing a home in the Perth metropolitan area, the Perth Hills, or nearby wooded towns such as Northam, York, and Toodyay, a dedicated timber pest inspection is a critical step in the buying process to protect your investment from hidden structural damage.

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Hills Building Consultants offers a combined pre-purchase building and timber pest inspection, providing a comprehensive evaluation of your prospective property in a single visit. Carried out in accordance with Australian Standards AS 4349.1 and AS 4349.3 by our Director and Registered Building Surveyor, Simon Vito, this service merges structural and safety checks with a rigorous assessment for timber pests. The building component covers floor structures (concrete or framed), walls (brick or framed), roof framing inside the roof space, balconies, decks, sub-floor areas, pool barriers, and safety items like RCDs and smoke alarms. The pest component thoroughly checks for termite damage, active termites, wood decay, and borers, as well as conducive conditions for future attacks. Clients can choose to combine the pest inspection with either our Standard Inspection or our Comprehensive Inspection, which adds checks for the function of electrical and plumbing fixtures, outlets, and appliances using normal user controls. Reports are designed to be clear and easily understood, utilizing a simple rating system to convey the building's condition. The findings take into consideration items relevant to a typical real estate contract, guiding buyers on what issues should be addressed by the seller prior to settlement and what items are simply for the buyer's ongoing maintenance advice. Simon is available afterwards to clearly explain the items and provide recommendations, ensuring buyers are fully informed.