Building Inspections

Always have a professional building inspection completed when purchasing a property. The building inspection will eliminate any unexpected surprises later.

A building inspection should involve a thorough inspection of all accessible areas of the house to ensure its overall condition is satisfactory and to identify any defects.
It is important that you receive a detailed report of the structural adequacy and condition of the property prior to purchasing a property.

There are many things to look out for when inspecting a property.
These include to:
:. Look under rugs to check the flooring is OK;
:. Look around misplaced furniture to see what it is hiding;
:. Look closely at gardens that are close to the walls of the house as watering can cause structural problems to the foundations;
:. Look for trees that are planted within 3 metres of the house or driveway as many types can cause cracking of walls or the driveway;
:. Check gutters are intact and work properly;
:. Look in locked cupboards;
:. Look under the house to see any obvious stumping problems
:. Look for rotting timber under shower or bath areas in a dwelling;
:. Look for large cracks in the brick work on the outside of the house;
:. Look for rising damp both inside and outside the house;