Building Inspection

Looking for Pre-Purchase and Pre-Sale Building Inspection available in Brisbane, Moreton Bay and Ipswich? Well, you have come to the right place.

Building inspections are crucial when purchasing a property, providing potential buyers with essential insights into the condition of the building. This service helps uncover hidden issues that could lead to significant costs down the line, ensuring that buyers can make informed decisions.

Lower your overall cost of protecting yourself while you buy a new property. Get your building inspection (and your pest/termite inspection) from a company with many years of experience.

Investing in a thorough building inspection not only safeguards your financial interests but also gives you peace of mind. You can proceed with your purchase knowing the property’s true condition, allowing you to negotiate repairs or price adjustments if necessary.

Here’s what you get in the BuildandPest.com building inspection service:

In addition to the benefits mentioned, our building inspection services encompass a wide range of assessments, ensuring that no aspect of the property is overlooked. It’s important to understand that a building inspection is not just a formality; it’s an integral part of the buying process.

• Fully insured, accredited and highly experienced consultants.
• Inspectors with a solid background in building, carpentry and timber pest control.
• Over 15,000 Building Inspections completed to date.
• When you book with us, we make all of the arrangements for access to the property. We also provide you with a detailed description of what the inspection involves.
• Thorough inspections of the property. We use detailed checklists and carry out every necessary test, using the latest detection equipment.
• Use of a Thermal Imaging Camera and Termatrac Microwave Motion Sensing device at no extra cost.
• We encourage you to meet with your inspector on site.
• You can contact the inspector 7 days a week for support, if required.
• Comprehensive written building inspection reports that comply with AS 4349.1
• Building inspection reports are available to you same day by E-mail or Fax, and hard copies are posted on request.
• Your building inspector is available by phone or email for any further inquiry related to the reports.
• Informed confidence in making your buying decision using our clear and inspection report and ongoing support.
• Friendly service from a family business that delivers thorough inspections, high-quality written reports and sound advice at a surprisingly competitive rate.

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What Your Building Inspection Will Cover

• Fencing and retaining walls.
• Outbuildings such as carports, garages.
• Surface water drainage, seepage and damp.
• Structural damage and conditions conducive to structural damage.
• Subfloor areas, ventilation, stumps and floor framing.
• Defective or non-existent damp proofing, rising damp.
• Balustrades, stairs, decks and pergolas.
• External cladding, flashings, doors and windows.
• Fascias and barges, gables and soffits.
• Roof cladding, roof flashings, gutters and downpipes.
• Roof void framing, insulation, sarking.
• Significant defects in secondary items such as Internal linings and finishes, wall and floor tiles.
• General maintenance items to assist you in maintaining your property.
• Overview of swimming pools and pool safety enclosures.
• Overview of electrical wiring and plumbing with recommendation for further investigation if required (we are not licensed plumbers or electricians).

What Your Building Report Will Cover

Our comprehensive reports delve into every detail, providing you with thorough documentation on the state of your prospective property. This includes not only structural integrity but also any maintenance issues that might arise in the future, enabling proactive management of your investment.

• Structural Damage.
• Conditions that may cause Structural Damage.
• Significant defects of secondary elements (e.g. kitchen cupboards, bathroom fixtures and tiles).
• Minor Defects and Maintenance Items to assist you in maintaining your property.

Furthermore, we believe in empowering our clients with knowledge. Our inspectors are trained to explain their findings clearly, allowing you to understand the implications of any issues noted in the report. This level of transparency is vital for making informed decisions.