What is the Purpose of a Building and Pest Inspection?
What Does Building Inspection Cover?
- The condition of the property includes walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, roof, and eaves
- Whether the property has been built to approved plans and specifications
- If any building work has been carried out without the required permits
- Compliance with disability access rules, building codes, and other legislation.
- Whether any unauthorized repairs or renovations have taken place
- Whether anything has been built over or cut into footpaths or roads without permission
- Compliance with electrical, plumbing, stormwater drainage codes
- The presence of asbestos or other hazardous materials
- Whether the property is built on filled land, wetlands, or on stumps.
- Compliance with all relevant legislation including disability, building, and planning regulations
- Whether your council requires an inspection of the property before you move in
- A proper inspection will also require an exterior check for termites, damp proofing, and ventilation requirements
- A clear explanation of any defects found and photos
A building inspection checklist will check the exterior and interior of the property. It is important to remember that a building inspection is not a warranty or insurance policy – it is simply a report of the condition of the property at the time of inspection.
Home Inspection Services Perth
To get started the first step is to find a qualified and licensed Inspector who can help you assess the condition of the property. You can search for an Inspector in your area or have a look at these companies below:
David Elder Building Inspections
A Building Inspector based in Perth with 40 years of experience in the industry. Specializing in Pre- Purchase Building and Pest Inspections.
Their services include basic structural pre-purchase building inspection as well as a more in-depth inspection, comprehensive structural building inspection, and timber pest inspection. You can reach them through the details below.
Structural Pre-Purchase Building Inspection (from $300)
- Structural Damp Issues
- Roof
- Ceiling Frames
- Footings
- Floor Structure
- Floorboards
- Structural Steel (Lintels and Beams)
- External Retaining Walls (over 700mm Height)
Comprehensive Structural Building Inspection (from $400)
- Primary Elements Inclusions (as shown above)
- Gutters and Downpipes
- Frames, Door and Window
- Moisture Testing
- Defects to Cabinetry and Tiling
- Accessible Roof Cover and Flashings
- Visual Appraisal of Electrical Fixtures and Plumbing
Timber Pest Inspection (from $200)
Keystone Building Inspections
A building inspector in Perth, offering pre-purchase building inspection with detailed reports emphasizing areas of concern. Providing customers awareness to ensure you get your money’s worth. With proper adherence to the Australian Standards for Building Inspections, AS4349.1. Services include structural Pre- Purchase building inspection, comprehensive along with many other services listed down.
Structural Pre-Purchase Building Inspection
- Ceilings
- Retaining Walls
- Sub-Floor / Slab
- Roof Frame
- Walls – Internal / External
Pre-Purchase Comprehensive Building Inspections
- Fences
- Cabinets
- Sub-Floor / Slab
- Retaining Walls
- Walls – Internal / External
- Roof Internal / External
- Electrical / Plumbing Overview
- Paving & Pergolas
- Ceilings Doors & Windows
- Gutters & Downpipes
- Dilapidation Reports
- Practical Completion Inspection
- Structural Building Inspections
- Construction Inspection
- Pre-Purchase Structural Building Inspections
House Calls Property Inspections Pty Ltd
Housecalls is a licensed builder based in Perth with more than 40 years of expertise, a company that delivers the best report for your property! They offer various services such as the pre-purchase building inspection and also more in-depth building report.
Pre-Purchase Building Inspection Services
Inspection Report for:
- Roof
- Walls
- Ceilings
- Joinery
- Floors
- Swimming Pools/Spas
- Outbuildings Storage
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Paving & Driveways
Other services includes:
- Pre – Purchased
- Construction
- Help & Advice
- Investigative Report