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building, home and unit pre-purchase inspections and reports in Sydney
Pre-purchase inspections and reports
LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP !
As
of 1st January 2004 Building Consultants (in New South Wales)
are required by law
to be licensed to carry out pre-purchase
building inspections in NSW.
Buying
a property is a big decision, it is important to make an
informed decision before you decide to purchase !
What is a pre-purchase property inspection report?
It’s one of the different types of building inspections you can get done. As the name says, this building inspection report is the one you get before you buy a property. Sometimes referred to as a ‘standard property report’, a pre-purchase property inspection report is a written account of the condition of a property. It will tell you about any significant building defects or problems such as rising damp, movement in the walls (cracking), safety hazards or a faulty roof to name a few. It is usually carried out before you exchange sale contracts so you can identify any problems with the property which, if left unchecked, could prove costly to repair.
MAIN ADVANTAGES OF PRE-PURCHASE REPORTS
Be informed
on the state of the property !
Peace of
mind!
Professional
advice on future maintenance
Who can do a building inspection?
Effective 1 January 2004, only building consultants licensed
under the
Home Building Act 1989
are permitted to carry out pre-purchase inspections of
residential properties in NSW.
Our combined pre purchase
building and timber pest inspection report is
27 pages and complies with
the Australian
Standard 4349.1 and 4349.3 as amended.
The combined building and timber pest reports contain all
the information you will need to make an informed decision about
your purchase.
Problems Identified
The main structural elements of the building inspected and reported on are
Roof
Checking the present condition of
the roof cover to ensure full water-tight capabilities
Roof internal
Leaking roof frames are a favored nesting sites for
foraging termites often resulting in serious structural damage,
a thorough examination of physical accessible areas are carried
out
Masonry
Walls
Rising damp
Rising damp can cost thousands of
dollars to fix
see further comments on rising damp in the articles section
Internal Cracking
Cracking is carefully assessed to ensure that
cracks of a serious and alarming nature are identified and
appropriate actions recommended
External Cracking
Cracks of a serious and alarming nature are identified and appropriate actions recommended
Wet areas
Wet areas bathrooms laundries are
assess for potential leaks that may damage adjoining rooms,
leaking wet areas
also increase the risk of termite attack
Sub floor
Inadequate sub floor
ventilation areas, create an ideal nesting site for termites, this illustration shows an
active
termite lead. Termites (contained within the mud tube) can cause
extensive structural damage
in a relatively short period of time.
Landscape elements
Paths and Driveways
Cracked driveways and retaining walls can cost thousands of
dollars to rectify these items are assessed
and commented upon in your report
Drainage
Mossy paths often indicate poor
site drainage, this can lead to failure of the footings
and foundations,
excessive moisture in and around buildings can also encourage
termite activity
Garages and Out buildings
Garages are inspected and assessed
for structural stability
Verandah and Patios
"Concrete cancer", a swelling and breaking of concrete as a consequence of a chemical reaction