Pre-Purchase Building Inspection
Description
Pre-Purchase Building Inspections are crucial for revealing the true condition of a property before you commit to buying. Understanding the major repairs needed upfront not only minimizes unpleasant surprises but also helps you manage potential costs effectively. Indeed, purchasing a home is often the largest single investment you will ever make; therefore, it is essential to enter this process with your eyes wide open. At Inspex Inspections, we take pride in ensuring that our reports comply with, and indeed surpass, the Australian Standard for building inspections: AS4349.1.2007. Firstly, it’s important to note that Inspex Inspections operates without any conflicts of interest. We do not engage in any building work or participate in construction-related activities. Secondly, we do not subcontract our inspections to other inspectors, which means you can trust that the person you book for the inspection will conduct it thoroughly and professionally. Furthermore, Inspex Building Inspections is both licensed and qualified to carry out comprehensive building and pest inspections. We also hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance with Rapids Solutions, providing you with additional peace of mind. With extensive experience in performing pre-purchase building inspections, Inspex has conducted thousands of residential and commercial inspections in Adelaide since 2003. This experience is particularly important in Adelaide, where poor building soils can lead to significant issues, such as structural movement and salt damp, especially in older homes. We highly recommend that you attend the inspection’s conclusion. This will allow you to better understand any areas of concern and visualize any defects affecting the property. Moreover, discussing how these issues can be effectively rectified will empower you as a buyer. If you are unable to attend, we will attach photos of any identified defects to the inspection report for your reference.
Service coverage
- Roofing (internal and external)
- Roof frame
- Walls (internal and external)
- Underfloor
- Doors and frames (internal and external)
- Windows and frames (internal and external)
- Guttering and downpipes
- Retaining walls
- Patios, balconies and stairs
- Pergolas and paving
- Fences
- Outbuildings
- Plumbing/electrical overview
- Kitchen components
- Wet Areas (Bathroom, Laundry, En-suite)
- Bathroom components
- Maintenance issues
