Victoria

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If you’re interested in a property and looking to make an offer or prepare for an auction, we offer comprehensive building inspection reports. We may already have conducted a building and pest report available for purchase, providing detailed insights into the condition of the home to help you make informed decisions. ⭐COMPLETED REPORTS ⭐

Our building inspection services include: 

• Pre-purchase property inspection
• Combined building and pest inspection
• Termite inspection
• Timber pest inspection
• Asbestos inspection
• PCI Practical Completion inspection
• New-build inspections
• Pool safety Fence Compliance Inspections
• Special purpose inspections

MAJOR DEFECT/SAFETY HAZARD:  defects refer to any damage or deviation in the primary components of a building that could render the structure unusable. Such defects are severe enough to potentially cause the destruction or collapse of all or part of the building.

Major components of a building are essentially any load-bearing elements, such as:

Common examples of major defects include cracks and damage to the foundation, floors, slabs, and walls.

A structural defect is any fault or deviation from the intended structural performance of a building, which can be classified as either major or minor.

Common examples of structural issues include: 

• Exposed gaps between the walls 
• Walls and ceiling cracks
• Uneven floors 
• Warped ceilings
• Crumbling concrete

Read more about how to identify minor and major structural defects to your property.

An uneven floor can vary in severity and doesn’t always require immediate action. However, it might result from issues like cracked floor joists, termite damage, or insufficient subfloors.

We recommend consulting a professional contractor or structural engineer for expert advice on resolving this issue.

The short answer is yes!

Many potential buyers mistakenly believe that a newly built property that has passed the required staged inspections by a certifier must be flawless. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case—council inspectors and building certifiers only ensure building code compliance and do not assess the quality of materials or workmanship.

This is why it’s crucial for property buyers to hire an independent inspector. An independent inspector will thoroughly check a new property for quality of workmanship and materials, ensure construction meets acceptable standards, and identify any defects.

View some of the common issues found in newly constructed homes.

If you’re interested in a property and looking to make an offer or prepare for an auction, we offer comprehensive building inspection reports. We may already have conducted a building and pest report available for purchase, providing detailed insights into the condition of the home to help you make informed decisions.

The cost of a building inspection depends on the size of the property and the type of property being inspected. i.e. a large acreage home will attract a different price to an apartment, townhouse or a Queenslander-style home on stilts. 

Also if you’re looking to get additional inspection services such as a pest inspection or dilapidation report then you are looking at extra costs.

We offer competitive prices when it comes to our inspection services, and any client opting for a combined building and pest inspection can save off the total cost. 

View more information about our inspection costs here

Ideally, you should arrange a building inspection before entering into a contract of sale. This allows you to gather all the facts about the property’s condition before making an offer. However, in today’s fast-moving market, this can be challenging.

It has become common for buyers to schedule a building inspection as soon as their initial offer is accepted and they enter into a contract. It’s crucial to include a clause in your contract stating that the sale is “subject to building and pest inspection.” This way, if a significant structural issue or costly problem is found, you can still withdraw from the sale. A solicitor or conveyancer can help you word this correctly.

Depending on the agreement between the parties, the building and pest inspection should be conducted within 2 to 5 days of the offer being accepted.

If you are buying at auction, you should arrange for a building and pest inspection before the auction day. If you are the successful bidder, your purchase is likely to be unconditional.

Leading Building Inspector Network are one of the largest providers in Australia, providing a full range of professional building and pest inspection services in the following locations: