Active Building Inspections

Our Services:

Pre Purchase Inspections: As set out in the Australian Standards the inspection is not intended to include a rigorous assessment of all building elements but a subjective appraisal by the inspector on the day. This appraisal will be in comparison with properties of similar age and structure. The report generated whilst not a certificate of compliance will allow the purchaser to make an informed decision and a course of action planned.

Pre Sale Inspections: As is for a Pre Purchase Inspection instead informing the vendor.
Building Inspections: This inspection is an inspection of the various building elements including attachments, sub floor, the roof, roof cavity, where access permits for the purpose of highlighting any issues that would require attention be it maintenance repairs or referral to a specialist.

Timber Pest Inspections: This inspection generally includes sounding or tapping of timbers, a moisture meter used around wet areas, along with a visual inspection of the property for the purpose of identifying timber pests or the damage caused by pests such as termites, fungi (wood rot), borers and chemical delignification, Recommendations will vary from and treatments to maintenance programs.

Termite Management: Annual Inspections form part of the ongoing maintenance program. The responsibility rests with the property owner or purchaser to make themselves familiar with the termite management system in place and the ongoing of the requirements of the system. Ref: qbcc/publication/building/termite management systems.
In the event you may find termites, do not disturb them, do not spray them, call a pest management technician to treat them.