Purchasing a new home or investment property for many is a huge financial commitment. To help you make an informed decision on purchasing your residential or commercial property, you need to organise a building and pest inspection report.
You do not want any unexpected surprises that could cost you thousands or even hundreds of thousands to fix any structural damage or pest damage.
Obtaining this important document allows you to withdraw from the sale due to any defects that may be present. Many lenders may require this report in order to secure funding.
What is a building inspection report?
A building inspection report outlines any minor or major defects within the residential or commercial property. A qualified building inspector will inspect the property thoroughly and will outline minor of major defects within the report.
Here at Town & Country Building and Pest Inspections, we conduct our inspection that complies with the ‘Australian Standard AS 4349.1- 2007 Inspection of Buildings Part 1: Pre-Purchase inspections Residential buildings – Appendix “C”.’
Our quality building inspection report will outline the defect with photographic evidence and recommendations of who is the best industry professional to rectify the defect ie. concreter, plumber, or painter.
What is a pest inspection report?
A pest inspection report outlines any pest issues i.e. termites past or present within the residential or commercial property.
Here at Town & Country Building and Pest Inspections, we conduct our inspection that complies with the ‘Visual Timber Pest Inspection and Report in Accordance with AS 4349.3-2010.’
Our qualified pest inspector will inspect the property thoroughly and will outline the defects within the pest inspection report. Any findings relating to past or present pest damage will be detailed with photographic evidence and recommendations.
What does the inspector do at the building and pest inspection?
Here at Town & Country Inspections our certified building and pest inspector will complete a thorough inspection by:
- Using inspection tools to help them identify any minor or major defects;
- If there is access to the subfloor, our inspector will crawl under to view the flooring to look for structural damage or past/present pest damage;
- If there is access to the roof void our inspector will look for defects such as water leaks, structural damage or past/present pest damage;
- Our inspector will complete a thorough inspection of the interior and exterior of the property. They will look for defects such as holes in walls, mould, the undulation of paving and past/present pest damage;
- Photographic evidence will be taken of the defect identified and inserted into the report along with a description and recommendations.
Who orders a building and pest inspection report?
A building and pest inspection report is ordered by the purchaser – the person wanting to buy the property or the vendor – the person selling the property.
I’m a vendor do I need to order a building and pest inspection report?
Here are three reasons why vendors have a building and pest inspection report completed beforehand:
- By organising a building and pest inspection report beforehand it can allow the vendor to fix any defects that may have been identified. The building inspector will again inspect the property after the defects have been rectified and update the report accordingly;
- It is a great marketing tool to have at the vendor’s open home inspection. It allows potential purchasers to know the condition of the property when inspecting and is very helpful for online purchasers who are unable to attend in person;
- It can help the vendor with a faster sale transaction as the purchaser is able to utilise the building and pest inspection report that has been provided by the vendor. No need for the purchaser to organise and wait for another one to be completed.
A building and pest inspection report is recommended by industry professionals
It is highly recommended to engage a certified building and pest inspector before purchasing your residential or commercial property by industry professionals – real estate agents, conveyancers, solicitors, and property buyers agents.
For the one-time fee of a building and pest inspection report that could potentially save you thousands if not hundreds of thousands, it is worth the investment!
If you would like to purchase your property with peace of mind, you can contact us by completing our simple online form. Or call our director Cheyne, who is a certified building and pest inspector on 0438 439 388. Cheyne will be happy to have a chat with you.
