Pre-purchase property inspections are an important part of the home buying process. As a potential homebuyer, it’s essential to understand the importance of inspecting a home before you sign on the dotted line. A pre-purchase property inspection can help you make an informed decision about whether a home is the right fit for you.
Don't buy a house without a pre-purchase property inspection


When you’re buying a home, a pre-purchase property inspection can provide you with essential information about the home’s condition. An inspection can reveal any existing or potential problems with the home, such as structural issues, water damage and more. . Additionally, an inspection can provide you with valuable information about the home’s history and any maintenance or repairs that may be needed in the future.

In addition to helping you make an informed decision, a pre-purchase property inspection can also help protect your financial interests. If structural problems are discovered during the inspection the cost of rectification should be carried by the seller in most instances, . Additionally, it can provide you with the chance to have any repairs taken care of before you move in. This can save you time and money in the long run.
OUR INSPECTIONS
Building Inspection
What it covers:
- Structural Option Plus
- General adequacy of drainage
- Presence of RCDs and smoke alarms
- All visual defects relating to masonry, concrete, paving, rust and corrosion
- Cracking to all areas of the property including major and minor cracking
- Defects related to the roof exterior including water-tightness
- All health and safety hazards such as defects which can cause possible injury or health issues including asbestos and mould
Comprehensive Inspection
What it covers:
- Structural & Building Plus
- the operation of doors, including cabinetry, windows, including fly screens, and sliding doors, lights, taps, sinks, toilets, and exhaust fans, air conditioners (if controllers available), cook tops and stoves and check for hot water
- Additional structures including sheds and outbuildings, boundary walls and fencing
Timber Inspection
What it covers:
- Covers all accessible areas of the interior (including roof space) and exterior of the property and the report includes the findings of the following:
- Detection or non-detection of Timber Pest Attack and conditions conducive to Timber Pest Attack
MEET OUR BUILDING INSPECTOR

Paul Cable is an experienced Building Inspector, with immense industry knowledge. Starting off in the building trade as a teenager, owning his own bricklaying business, as well as owning his own building firm. He now shares his passion for ensuring people are safely guided through what could arguably be one of the biggest decisions of their life – home ownership.
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