Pre-Purchase Building & Pest Inspection
Description
Buying a property is one of the most significant financial commitments you will ever make, making a comprehensive pre-purchase building and pest inspection essential. This combined service is designed to give you complete clarity regarding the true condition of the property before contracts become unconditional. Personally conducted by Alastair, a licensed inspector with over three decades of construction experience and extensive hands-on pest management expertise, this inspection ensures no detail is overlooked. The assessment is carried out in strict accordance with Australian Standards AS 4349.1 and AS 4349.3. It involves a meticulous physical and visual evaluation of all accessible areas of the property to identify structural defects, safety hazards, and active timber pests. Advanced diagnostic tools, including thermal imaging cameras and moisture detection equipment, are utilized to identify hidden issues behind walls and under floors that are invisible to the naked eye. Following the inspection, you will receive a detailed, easy-to-read digital report, typically delivered on the same day. This comprehensive document features clear, plain-English explanations, high-resolution photographic evidence, and a distinct breakdown of major structural defects, minor maintenance items, and pest risks. This straightforward, factual advice empowers you to negotiate with confidence or plan future maintenance without unexpected financial surprises.
Service coverage
- roof exterior
- roof space
- walls
- ceilings
- floors
- doors
- windows
- subfloor
- foundations
- garages
- carports
- decks
- stairs
- fences
- retaining walls
- termite-prone timbers