House Inspections Sydney

What is Inspections Sydney?

Investment in a house is a big deal for most of us. So you want to make sure that the home you are buying and will live in is worth every penny spent on it. This is where a house inspection report comes into play and will help to answer any questions you may have with regard to the health of the property. If the report is favourable, you will be able to invest your money more confidently into the property and vice-versa.

What is a Pre-purchase House Inspections Report?

A pre-purchase inspections report is a document that an inspector prepares after the property has been thoroughly inspected for any structural defects, drainage issues, and pest or termite infections, among many other things. After the report has been submitted, based on its contents, you can make an informed decision about whether you wish to invest in the property.

The report also details the amount of work required to repair the property as also the potential risks of buying it just in case you are willing to go ahead with the purchase. Finally, a house inspections report puts you in a commanding position to negotiate the cost of the property even more.

What Does the Pre-purchase House Inspections Report Include?

After the inspector has finished inspecting the property, a report is prepared and contains fine details about the condition of the property. Broadly, it covers the following points:

 

  • The total area of the property, the strength of the structure or lack of it, photographs and quality of construction
  • Details about any major or minor defects in masonry, structure of the roof, and cosmetic defects, if any
  • Condition of the drainage system and if there is evidence of any moisture or dampness in the house
  • Details about any pest or termite infection, if observed
  • Details about safety hazards, if any
  • Things that would need repairs as well as periodic maintenance before moving in

About the Construction Building Inspection Report

What is a Construction Building Inspection Report?

This is a different document than a pre-purchase house inspection. This one deals with the details when a house is under construction as against a fully developed property. When a house building is being constructed, an inspection is carried out at different times and phases to check if the building is being done as per the plans and specifications, if the right material is being used, and the working conditions and standards for the labour are being maintained.

This report ensures that there are zero deviations from the agreed plans and standards set at the beginning of the construction. The number of stages when this inspection will be carried out is decided beforehand and varies from one property to another but roughly, the inspector will carry out the inspection 5-6 times during the entire construction cycle of the project.

At each stage, the inspector checks for the following:

  • An assessment of whether the footings and steel reinforcements are laid out properly before concrete is added to them
  • An assessment of roof frames, walls, beams, pillars, and joints
  • Whether the drainage systems, electrical wiring, and door and window frames have been properly laid
  • An assessment of waterproofing
  • Final assessment to check if all building components are properly tied together

Importance of Construction Building Inspection Report

The relevance of this report cannot be overstated. A building, whether a house or a commercial property, houses men and material. If the structure is built without any regard for building principles and standards, it will be weak and pose a threat to the lives of people inhibiting it. Not to mention the amount of time, money, and material that went into building it. Hence, it is morally binding upon the parties involved to ensure that each and every stage of the construction process is properly inspected and documented so that the final product is a strong and safe building that conforms to the Australian standards.

Human errors are perfectly natural in any process and house building is no exception. No matter how sound the plans or experienced the building team, there is every possibility that errors will creep in and even go unnoticed if there is no one to inspect the proceedings.

That is why, it is extremely important to zero-in during the early phases or even before starting the construction, on a trusted and experienced building inspection company that has years of experience behind it in creating building construction and audit reports.

Such a report will also be extremely valuable as crucial evidence in case of a mishap or damage to the structure of the building, stating that the construction was supervised at every stage and high standards of construction and safety were properly and diligently maintained. This report is duly signed by the inspector who also acts as a witness in such cases.

Pest Inspection Service

What is a Pest Inspection Service?

Pests or termites are small insects that invade our homes and buildings and can cause a great deal of damage to the wooden items as well as the structural integrity of the house. Ants, cockroaches, wasps, rodents, are just some of them.

A pest inspection can reveal the presence of such infestations in the house, big or small. It may be noted though, that observance of pests once in a while may not point to an infestation. It is normal and there is no need to panic. It is only when you start seeing them every now and then that you must consult a pest inspection company.

How Can a Pest Inspection Service help?

Once you’ve hired a pest inspection service, the inspector will visit your property and make a detailed inspection of every part of your house looking for full-scale infestations and colonies. Based on the visit, he will make a detailed inspection report that will include the areas identified as well as the degree of infestations. It will also include the remedies that will be undertaken to free the property of the pest colonies.

An experienced and well-established inspection company will include both the building as well as pest inspection reports in a single visit. This will ensure that you do not have to hire two companies just for inspections and there is only one comprehensive report that details everything about the property.

If you are planning to buy a property, get a pest inspection done before you go ahead with the purchase. This inspection is even more important if the property is surrounded by forests, greenery, or damp land. These areas are most likely to inflict pest infestations on nearby buildings.

How Can I Make My Home Pest Free?

If a pest inspection service has indicated the presence of a possible infestation, it is strongly recommended hiring a professional pest removal service to get rid of it completely. Having said that, there are some steps that you can take to ensure that the infestation is contained and does not spread quickly.

  • Seal all holes, cracks, and cavities that might be used as the possible entries to your house.
  • Trim and manicure the gardens and bushes on a regular basis
  • Keep the kitchen and bathrooms dry to the extent possible.
  • Do not leave food items outside or uncovered in the kitchen and dining areas.
  • Unclutter your house, especially basements or garages that go unnoticed most of the times. Remove the things you don’t need because items that are not moved for days and weeks become the breeding ground for pests.

However, to reiterate, these measures can only help you stop the growth of the infestations. If the property is already infested, only an expert pest removal company can eliminate the problem completely.

Investing in a home of your dreams does not have to be a stressful and challenging experience. With a little planning and help from a pre-purchase house inspections company, you can move in confidently and also rest assured that your house is free of any unforeseen safety and structural issues.