A Pre purchase Pest and Building inspection Brisbane when buying a property or selling. Building and pest inspections Ipswich
A Pre Purchase building and pest inspection Brisbane is essential before purchasing or selling a property. And it helps inform you and potential buyers about your homes overall condition. Also you are able to make best possible decisions out of it. However, the property inspection is a major part of the buyer’s or sellers decision-making process. So you will have all the information to make an informed decision. This means you are able to pull out of the property purchase or go through with the purchase.
So Why Choose Two Experienced Inspectors Building and Pest inspections Brisbane, Ipswich
Firstly the quality of the inspection is very important. So it is essential you choose two inspectors, when you choose two inspectors you get a qualified builder and a qualified Termite and Timber pest inspector. Your reasons for this that the separate inspectors have got experience only in their field of inspections. If you choose one inspector that does both they are generally only experienced in building inspections. And they have done a week course to get their termite license and they generally are cheaper. Also you have two inspectors it is less likely they will miss any potential issues. If you want to get a pre Purchase or Pre sale Building and Pest Inspection, you must consider these important factors before you hire an inspector.
What to Look Out for Pre purchase building inspection Brisbane
Make Sure The Inspectors are Fully Licensed and Insured.
Do a QBCC Licence Check to make sure they are allowed to do the inspection they are qualified for. If the inspectors hold the correct license you are generally safe to go ahead with them.
You Will get a comprehensive building and pest inspection and report The same day. Also look for inspectors that are a registered builder and Fully qualified timber pest inspectors and have years of experience. All our Inspectors have years of experience in their trades. They have experience in building and termite protection and they have all the latest qualifications in the building and Termite management industry. Being registered a builder and Termite inspector is also very important as they know the building standards and Termite protection Legislation. So they will know if there are any problems in your property.
2. The Pre Purchase Building and Pest inspection Inspectors Must Have Insurance.
Let’s be Honest we are only Human. And yes we can make mistakes , so if the mistake effects you then you are able to remedy this through Public Liability insurances.
Professional indemnity and Public liability insurance is a protection for Building and Pest inspectors from paying financial loss that is claimed against them when they have missed something Major. In QLD, all building and pest inspection companies must be insured. Please be aware that some independent inspectors do not have insurance. You should, therefore, be careful in choosing your Building and Pest inspector. It is essential for you, as a buyer, to know that the property inspector will be able to cover any financial loss if ever they make mistakes on the inspections. The professional indemnity insurance will also serve as a guarantee to the buyers that they are protected for any oversight by the building and pest inspectors.
3. The building and Pest inspectors should not tied in with the real estate agent.
You should not hire building and pest inspectors that the real estate agent recommends. We have on a number of occasions have come across some inspection reports supplied by the agent that are not compliant to the Australian standards and only show the property in a favourable light. So it is in their best interests for you to receive a favourable inspection report. Getting the services of independent building and Pest inspectors will make sure that the pre-purchase building and pest inspection you get is a true reflection of the condition of the property. In saying that, most real estate agents do the right thing and work with us on occasion and work through any issues with the property.
We invite all customers to attend the Home inspection so our guys can walk you through the findings at the end.
Other Types of Building and Pest inspections Inspections
Building and Pest inspections are an essential part of the process of putting a building or home up for sale. building a new home or putting an existing home up for sale.
New Home Handover inspections
A HANDOVER INSPECTION MAKES SURE THAT AT THE COMPLETION OF YOUR NEWLY BUILT DREAM HOME OR INVESTMENT PROPERTY YOU HAVE GOT WHAT YOU’VE PAID FOR.
Pre Handover Inspection.
Firstly Nothing takes that excitement away faster than moving into your new home to find poor tradesman ship and below par finishes. At Certified Home Inspections we offer one of the most thorough Handover Inspections on the market. Also We strongly recommend when you get to the Handover Inspection stage you use an independent unbiased company. They will act on your behalf. Furthermore We will inspect the property for Defects and list them in our thorough report.
Building with a reputable builder does not always guarantee the best finishes. It comes down to the tradesmen on site and each trades skill level and how much pride they take in their work. Unless you are currently in or from the trade it’s hard to know what the industry’s standards are for workmanship and finishes. Furthermore Certified Home Inspections have trained experts in Newly Built Hand over Defect Inspections. All Our inspectors are Licensed and Insured to carry out a thorough inspections. Some defects are not apparent to the untrained eye. This could potentially catch you out being an expensive fix later on down the track.
SO WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR PRE HANDOVER INSPECTION?
As per Australian Standard AS4349.1 – 2007 Appendix C – Building Elements and Services. Australian Standard AS1684 Timber Framed Construction. Building Codes of Australia (BCA). Building Commission Guide to Standards & Tolerances.
Our Building and pest inspectors will look all internal elements such as.
- Cabinetry.
- Carpentry.
- Painting.
- Plaster Work.
- Tiling + Floor Covering.
- Door Installations.
- Pest certification
Also Our Builders and Pest inspectors will look over and assess all external elements such as.
- Rendering.
- Brickwork.
- Fencing.
- Window Installations.
- Roof, Guttering and Downpipes.
- Termite Protection. ( when including a Termite Inspection)
- termite inspection zone Compliance.
Also we look at;
- All Roof/Ceiling Spaces.
- And Sub floor Spaces.
Our Pre Hand Over Report is a defect list. Which is documented with photos and explanations of the defect. Your report will explain why and which area of concern is classed as a defect and what trade is responsible to fix it.
ALL OF OUR HANDOVER INSPECTION SERVICE AREAS.
Also we have Inspectors based in Caboolture, Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, Gold Coast and all areas in between.
Additionally we pride ourselves on our friendly and professional service. So It’s all about attention to detail with a Handover Inspection. With you getting a comprehensive list of defects compiled to be rectified. So Call us on 32008586 to find out more and get a quote. Or you can Give Vicki and lauren a call on 07 32008586. Also Vicky and Lauren will be happy to answer any questions you have.
Pre purchase building and pest inspection.
Warranty Inspection.
This inspection must be conducted at least one month before the builders warranty expires. Usually 11 months after the handover inspection. it can be viewed as a follow-up inspection to detect any further defects. So any further defects can be rectified within the warranty period.
Pool Inspections.
First of all It’s every pool owners responsibility to correctly maintain pool fences and safety barriers. This is to help reduce young children from drowning or serious injury.
Also the state government has released new legislation under chapter 8 of the Building Act 1975. Which states a pool barrier is more than just your pool fence. It also covers the walls of any building that encloses the pool.
DO I NEED A POOL SAFETY INSPECTION?
So if you are buying, selling or leasing a property. A pool safety certificate has to be issued by a licensed pool safety inspector. The Pool safety certificates are valid for two years. For a non shared pool (private – residential). And 1 year for a shared pool (body corporate complex). Motels etc.
Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am–5:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am–5:00 pm
Give us a call (07) 3200 8586 or visit us here https://www.certifiedhomeinspections.com.au
Building and Pest Inspections Ipswich
More on Building and Pest Inspections
Telephone No.(07) 3200 8586
Leave a Reply