Northern House Inspections

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Have complete peace of mind before you buy with our cost-saving Combined Building and Timber Pest Inspection, often referred to as our 'Rolls Royce' package. This comprehensive service provides you with essential knowledge of your prospective property's condition before finalizing any contract or bidding at auction. We utilize state-of-the-art thermal imaging, bore scope cameras, and moisture detection equipment to uncover hidden issues such as water leaks, waterproofing defects, and timber pest infestations. The inspection rigorously checks for structural defects stemming from footings and underlying foundation issues, degraded roofing or poorly detailed flashings, insufficient roof drainage, and poor site drainage. We also identify safety hazards like unsafe stair railings, impact risks from unsafe glazing, concealed leaks from wet areas, rising or lateral damp, sagging ceiling linings, under-engineered retaining walls, and significant timber pest infestations that can compromise structural integrity. You will receive two highly detailed, easy-to-read reports featuring full-color photographs, conducted to Australian Standards 4349.1 and 4349.3. Completed by our chief building and pest inspector, these reports could save you tens of thousands of dollars in hidden repairs and help you sidestep potential pain from insurance companies, as policies often exclude pre-existing termite damage or significant wear and tear. The service also includes ongoing phone consultation before and after the inspection to ensure you are fully informed.

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Protect your investment and your family by booking a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection before making a final decision on your next dream home. At the pre-purchase stage, it is crucial to be alert to any real estate cover-ups. Our qualified building inspector conducts a thorough, non-invasive visual inspection of the property from top to bottom and boundary to boundary, looking for minor, major, and structural defects, as well as the suspected presence of asbestos. Internally, we pay special attention to harder-to-check wet areas in the laundry, bathroom, toilet, and kitchen, while also assessing all visible internal walls, roof framing, floor framing, and accessible sub-floor and roof-space areas. Externally, we inspect walls, windows, garaging, roofing, guttering, spouting, verandahs, decks, outbuildings, retaining walls, stairs, fences, and site drainage. You will receive an easy-to-understand, comprehensive written report covering up to 1,000 potential building defects. The report includes full-color photographs, identification of visible safety hazards and risks to life, and advice on current maintenance issues. Furthermore, we provide recommendations for essential repairs, associated timelines, and the suitable trades required for further work. Conducted to Australian Standard 4349.1 and backed by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, this service also includes ongoing phone consultation before and after the inspection to ensure you are fully confident in your property purchase.

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Have knowledge on your side and let us explore deep within your prospective property with a comprehensive Pre-Purchase Timber Pest Inspection. A timber pest inspection has almost become a prerequisite to buying a home in Melbourne, providing vital reassurance for the safety of your family and your financial investment. Timber pest infestations may not show obvious signs for a long period of time, yet they can result in extensive and costly building damage. Our qualified inspector conducts a thorough, non-invasive visual inspection of the entire property using advanced technology, including thermal imaging, bore scope cameras, and moisture detection equipment. The detailed report covers all visible occurrences of active and non-active timber pests, including termites, timber borers, and fungal decay or wood rot. Crucially, the inspection also detects and reports on any building or environmental conditions conducive to timber pest attacks, as well as the presence of any effective termite management plans or treatments already on the property. You will receive an easy-to-read, fully written timber pest report featuring full-color photographs, clear explanations of any defects, and recommendations for repair. Conducted to Australian Standard 4349.3 and backed by full professional indemnity and public liability insurance, this service helps ensure you avoid real estate disasters that could cost tens of thousands in insurance claims and major rectification works. Ongoing phone consultation is also included before and after the inspection.