Pre-Purchase Building and Pest Inspection
Description
A pre-purchase building and pest inspection is an essential step when purchasing property in Queensland, providing you with a professional builder's opinion to help you make an informed decision. This comprehensive, combined inspection evaluates the property for building defects, safety hazards, and ongoing maintenance issues. The building inspection serves as a visual appraisal of the property's condition, highlighting any evident major and minor defects. Simultaneously, the timber pest inspection involves a thorough visual assessment of all accessible areas to detect any evidence of active termites or previous termite damage, while also noting whether a termite management system is currently installed. Our highly experienced inspectors meticulously check the house for conducive conditions for termites, such as abnormal moisture readings, especially surrounding wet areas like bathrooms. The inspection covers a wide range of areas, including the interior, the roof void and exterior roof, the sub-floor, and the building's exterior elements like stairs, garages, gutters, and weep holes. We also inspect the property within 30 meters of the building, including fencing, retaining walls, driveways, and surface drainage. Conducted by fully licensed building inspectors and pest technicians with over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, our inspections utilize the latest non-invasive technologies. This includes Flir Thermal Imaging cameras to identify hidden heat or cold sources behind walls, and industry-leading Tramex moisture meters. All inspections comply with Australian Standards, and we provide easy-to-read, professional reports complete with photographs within 24 hours, ensuring you have the peace of mind needed for your property purchase.
Service coverage
- Interior including walls, floor, ceiling, windows, doors, bathroom, laundry, stairs and cupboards
- Roof void subject to safe and reasonable access
- Exterior including stairs, garage, external finishes, gutter, eaves, porch, weep holes and ventilation, external door components
- Sub floor subject to safe and reasonable access
- Roof exterior subject to height restrictions, including gutter and down pipes
- Property within 30m of the building including fencing, retaining walls, driveways, paths, surface drainage
