SA Building Inspections
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Leading Building Inspections provides clear and reliable Building Inspections reports throughout South Australia. Our experienced inspectors use their local knowledge to spot problems like termites and timber pests, helping you protect your property. Whether you’re buying, renovating, or just want peace of mind, we give you the information you need to make the right choices. Let Leading Building Inspections help you keep your property safe.
Enjoy fast service with reports delivered via email within 24 hours of the inspection, and same-day appointments available for your convenience.
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The Building Inspection Process: What's Involved?
The building inspection process begins with an inspector arriving at the property to perform a comprehensive examination of all accessible areas. The inspector’s objective is to identify any underlying issues or damage. Generally, the inspection will cover the following areas:
- Interior of the building
- The exterior of the building
- Roof space
- Under-floor space
- Roof exterior (subject to health and safety regulations)
- Garage, carport and garden shed
- Separate laundry or toilet
- Small retaining walls (ie. non-structural)
- Steps, fencing, paths and driveways
Frequently Asked Questions
Visit our store as the property may already have a completed building & pest report!
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:
- Foundations
- Footings
- Floors – Purlins/Joists
- Walls
- Beams
- Joints
- Rafters – Under purlins
- Columns
- Roof Trusses
- Fire Safety Systems
- Waterproofing
Common examples of major defects include cracks and damage to the foundation, floors, slabs, and walls.
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.
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.
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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.
We often receive questions about whether it is the buyer’s or seller’s responsibility to arrange and pay for the building inspection.
Generally, it is the buyer’s responsibility to organize and cover the cost of a building and pest inspection for any property they are considering. This is a crucial part of the due diligence process before moving forward with the purchase.
However, there is a growing trend of pre-sale property inspections, where sellers choose to identify potential issues with their property before listing it on the market to avoid unexpected surprises. In these cases, the seller would bear the inspection cost.
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:
Queensland
- Brisbane
- North Lakes
New South Wales
- Sydney
- Blacktown
- Central Coast
- Taree
South Australia
Adelaide
- Riverland
- Murray Bridge
- Gawler
- Fleurieu Peninsula
Victoria
- Melbourne
- Shepparton
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