Building Inspections Sydney
Pre-Purchase Building Inspection and Report
If you are planning to purchase a Sydney home or a building for business, a pre-purchase inspection and creation of report is absolutely essential. It ensures that you can invest with absolute confidence and are completely sure about the worth of the property.
A pre-purchase inspection brings out the quality issues, if any and you can then make an informed decision about whether or not to purchase the property, prepare a budget for any reservations or repairs, and even examine the potential risks involved with buying the property. A pre-purchase inspection and the resultant report also provides you with a negotiation advantage since you have all the facts and figures before you in the form of a pre-purchase inspection report.
What Does a Pre-Purchase Inspection Report Include
- Details about the area of the building, its structure, whether it is safe or has some construction or structural issues, along with the photographs
- Details of pest or termite infestation, if any
- Details about any major, minor, or cosmetic defects
- Items that would need periodic maintenance or repairs before moving in
- Information about safety hazards, if any
Construction Building Inspection and Report
What is a Construction Building Inspection Report?
As the name suggests, a construction building inspection report is a document that contains details about the inspection carried out on a building under construction. These details include whether the construction is being carried out as per the plan and specifications, the right materials and of proper quality are being used, and that the work standards of the labour are being maintained.
This report is prepared after conducting inspections in different stages of the construction of the building. The number of stages may vary from building to building but on an average, they are conducted 5-6 times during the entire construction cycle and each stage typically includes the following details:
- Assessment of the steel and footing reinforcements to ensure they are properly laid out before adding concrete into them
- Assessment of the wall and roof frames, support posts, beams, joints, and so on
- Assessment of framings, electrical wiring, drainage systems, door frames, and exterior installations
- Assessment of internal wiring and waterproofing
- Final assessment to ensure that all the building components have been tied together before the building is handed over
Why is a Construction Building Inspection and Creation of Report Important?
Every building project, small or big, requires a significant number of man and material investment. When the project is completed, the building houses man and material or both. A weak structure can pose a threat to the life of its inhabitants. Hence, it is imperative that the construction process is properly and constantly supervised to ensure that the final construction is solid, safe, conforms to the laws, and is constructed as per the agreed plans and procedures.
During the construction phase itself, errors and loopholes may go unnoticed and complications may occur. No matter how reputed the building contractor may be or how skilled the labor, letting a building project run without proper inspections is poor management and calling for trouble later.
Hence, it important to decide early on about hiring a construction building inspection company that specialises in conduction inspections of this nature and also prepare and audit reports.
Finally, in case of mishaps or structural damage to the building, a construction inspection report can act as crucial evidence that the jobs were supervised at every stage, high standards of material and safety were maintained, and that the construction was carried out as per the building laws. Inspector acts as the witness and signs the report thereby authorising that the inspections were carried out by him.
Pest Inspection & Report
What is Pest Inspection and Why Is It Required?
Pests are small insects that infest our homes or gardens and can carry out extensive damages to the structures along with being the carriers of potential germs and viruses. Most of the times, they are just plain nuisance. Yes, we are talking about ants, cockroaches, wasps, termites, rodents, and so on.
It is necessary to take essential measures to remove them or eliminate them from our property for the safety of our families and pets.
If you happen to find one or two instances of pests, it is normal and they might have got into your house along with your pet, or flown or crawled on their own. However, if you start seeing them on a regular basis, it is a cause for alarm as your house may be infested with them. In this case, nothing less than a full-blown inspection with a pest inspection service will do.
Things To Do To Make Your Sydney Home Pest Free
For any kind of infestation, big or small, it is strongly recommended that you seek professional help. Hire a professional pest inspection service to do a detailed inspection of your house and prepare a report of what needs to be done. You can also take certain measures yourself to contain the problem temporarily.
- Seal all the possible entries to your house. Holes, cavities, and cracks must be sealed immediately.
- Prune the gardens and shrubs on a regular basis.
- In your kitchen and dining area, don’t let the water stand. The same is true for your bathroom. It is a heaven and breeding ground for mosquitoes.
- Clear away the clutter in your home. Food items, clothing, pet food, and heaps of unwanted stuff in the basement provide more than enough opportunities to pests to feed on and grow.
However, it must be noted that all these measures will simply put a restraint on pest infestation in your home temporarily. Your best chance at complete elimination of the problem is seeking expert help. The cost of hiring a pest inspection service will only set you back by $150-200 whereas the structural damage to your home and health issues due to pests can run into thousands. So it is best to act fast.
What to Expect From a Sydney Pest Inspection Service
When you call a pest inspection service, you’ll receive a visit from a company inspector. He will make a complete search of your premises looking for possible infestation and the spots where colonies exist. He will then draft a pest inspection report detailing the degree and areas of infestation as well as remedial measures to be taken to eliminate them.
Every reputable building inspection company will incorporate both Building and Pest inspections into the same inspection so that you do not have to hire two services, saving time and money.
We strongly recommend a pest inspection as well if you are purchasing or building a property in the areas that are close to greenery, forests, trees, shrubs and moist land. These areas are prone to pest infections and a pest inspection report will provide a visual timber pest inspection for termites, Borers and Wood Decay Fungi and so on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Building a home of your dreams is both an aspiration as well as a challenge. A lot of questions can make you feel lost and confused. Here are some of the most common questions often asked about Sydney home inspections:
Building and pest inspector will conduct a thorough survey of the property looking for potential hazards or structural safety. Inspectors use state of the art equipment, software, and devices to assess the condition of the home or building.
After the inspection, you can expect a standard-compliant inspection report via email. This report will have the information you need to make a wise real estate decision, from purchase to renovation.
The best time for an inspection is before entering into a contract or making a deposit. While this may not always be feasible, it is highly recommended. In addition, there are pre-purchase inspections, construction progress inspections, new home inspections, and property condition inspections. These can all be undertaken at different times.
Depending upon the area of the property, it may take about 3-4 hours. The inspector takes the assessment, makes notes, clicks photographs and this takes the bulk of the time.
Property inspection reports are extremely detailed. Generally, your comprehensive Inspection Report will be delivered to you via email within 24 hours of your inspection. After receiving the report, you may revert back with any questions you may have or to further discuss the findings in the report for more clarity and better understanding.
No, it is not necessary. However, it is your right to be present when the inspection is in progress. You must be present to allow access to the inspector to all the areas of your house.
Yes, all Australian Inspection companies need to have insurance at the time of inspection.
If an inspector missed an important defect, you will be compensated for the loss either by the insurance company or the inspection company.
This is why you must always choose a professional inspection company to conduct inspections since anyone else, howsoever experienced they may be, may not be able to compensate you in case of unfortunate misses.