New Home (Stage) Inspections
VIC NSW QLD SA TAS WA ACT NT New Home (Stage) Inspections It is mandatory that all new home and commercial construction have pre-defined stages where a building surveyor will inspect and certify the workmanship and compliance of the building stage. The most common stages are Pre-Slab or Foundations, Frame, Lock Up and Final. Depending on the type of building being built there may be others that are needed.
Pre-Purchase Building Inspections
VIC NSW QLD SA TAS WA ACT NT Pre-Purchase Building Inspections Use this type of inspection before you purchase a property. It’s worth the small cost involved to have a professional assess the structural integrity of a building before you buy. Pre-Purchase Building Inspections can identify serious defects, ultimately saving you thousands of dollars.
Pre-Purchase Pest Inspections
VIC NSW QLD SA TAS WA ACT NT Pre-Purchase Timber Pest Inspections Use this type of inspection before you purchase a property. It’s worth the small cost involved to have a professional Timber Pest Inspector assess the building for evidence of termites and other wood destroying insects before you buy. Pre-Purchase Timber Pest Inspections can identify serious defects, ultimately saving you thousands of dollars.
Vendor (Pre-Sale) Inspections
VIC NSW QLD SA TAS WA ACT NT Vendor (Pre-Sale) Inspections Are you about to sell your property? Then why not have a professional building inspector carry out a thorough inspection before you place your property on the market. This will ensure that you identify any serious defects or maintenance issues that could detract from your sale price. The chances of a prospective purchaser having a pre-purchase inspection carried out on your property will be high. Why not be prepared and add value to your sale price!
Single Issue Defect Inspections
VIC NSW QLD SA TAS WA ACT NT Single Issue Defect Inspections If you are the owner of a property and have noticed some cracks appearing or some other defect or problem, you can have a professional inspector come to your property and analyse possible causes and the seriousness of the defect. The inspector will provide a written report with advice and recommendations.
Dilapidation Reports
VIC NSW QLD SA TAS WA ACT NT Dilapidation Reports This type of report is for both, building owners and building contractors. Prior to any construction work that is scheduled to be carried out near your property it is useful and prudent to have a dilapidation report carried out. The report is a written report coupled with a series of digital images that takes account of the condition of a property prior to building works commencing. At the end of the construction program this report is available to compare the condition of the building before and after construction.
Owner Builder Inspections
VIC NSW QLD SA TAS WA ACT NT Owner Builder Inspections In some states it is a requirement that if you have carried out any construction on your property as an 'Owner Builder', and you decide to sell that property within a six year period then you may be required by law to have an ‘Owner Builder Inspection’ carried out.
New Home (Hand Over) Inspections
VIC NSW QLD SA TAS WA ACT NT New Home (Hand Over) Inspections If you are about to settle on a newly constructed home, you can engage the services of a third party building inspector to carry out a thorough visual assessment of the overall construction. You would be surprised at what inspectors find that is defective or not completed on a new home. This inspection is separate from mandatory stage inspections.
Contract & Plan Checks
VIC NSW QLD SA TAS WA ACT NT Contract & Plan Checks Why not have your contract and plans assessed for completeness prior to commencement? This type of inspection ensures that you do not fall into any legal disputes. Many building disputes are caused by poor contract and plan preparation.
Structural Engineers
VIC NSW QLD SA TAS WA ACT NT Structural Engineers Some building defects require specialist assessment. Very often when you have standard building inspections carried out, the inspector may refer you to have an assessment by a Geo-Technical and/or Structural Engineer.
Building Designers
VIC NSW QLD SA TAS WA ACT NT Building Designers A qualified Building Designer offers a complete array of professional services. The Building Designer's prime task is to furnish preliminary and detailed designs for the proposed structure, ranging from the initial concept to complete working drawings and specifications that will comply with all applicable building codes and regulations.
Geo-Technical Engineers
VIC NSW QLD SA TAS WA ACT NT Geo-Technical Engineers Geo-Technical engineers can advise on adverse soil conditions. If significant defects are detected during a standard building inspection, sometimes the inspector may refer you to a Geo-Technical engineer for soil analysis.
Strata Title Inspections
VIC NSW QLD SA TAS WA ACT NT Strata Title Inspections A strata tile inspection will investigate areas such as, ‘Is the governing scheme adequately insured? What levies might you be bound to? Has there been any history of building issues? Has the governing body enough financial reserves? What regulations or restrictions will you be obligated to, i.e. can you have pets, and will you be allowed to renovate or refurbish your unit?
Architects
VIC NSW QLD SA TAS WA ACT NT Architects Architects can save you money. A well designed building can have higher long term value and lower running costs. Architects try to create flexible solutions to change with you avoiding further costs. Architects can reduce worry. Architects can manage the design and construction process for you, guiding you through the decisions that need to be made, working in consultation and agreement with you.