If you are looking at purchasing a home in Newcastle, completing a pre purchase pest and building inspection is crucial in providing you with the necessary information about the home you are looking to buy.
Why is a pre-purchase pest & building inspection important?
There are many reasons why a pre-purchase pest & building inspection is important. These include:
- Identify safety hazards present at the property
- Identify any major defects
- Make a plan of action for repairs and maintenance
- Identify damage caused by timber pests including termites, wood borers and wood rot
Inclusions of a pre-purchase pest and building inspection
A pre-purchase property inspection is a thorough examination of the condition of a property. The purpose of a pre-purchase property inspection is to identify any significant defects or issues with the property that may impact the value or safety of the home in Newcastle.
The inclusions of a pre-purchase property inspection can vary depending on the specific inspection company or inspector, but generally, a pre-purchase property inspection includes a visual examination of the following systems and components of the property:
- Exterior: This includes the condition of the foundation, walls, roof, eaves, downspouts, and any attached structures such as decks, patios, and sheds.
- Structural: This includes the condition of the framing, flooring, and any load-bearing walls or beams.
- Electrical: This includes the condition of the electrical panel, wiring, outlets, and any hardwired appliances.
- Plumbing: This includes the condition of the pipes, water heater, and any plumbing fixtures.
- Heating and cooling: This includes the condition of the heater, air conditioning unit, and any ventilation systems.
- Interior: This includes the condition of the walls, floors, ceilings, windows, doors, and any built-in appliances or fixtures.
- Insulation and ventilation: This includes the condition of the insulation in the walls, attic, and crawl space, as well as the ventilation in the attic and crawl space.
- Fireplaces and wood stoves: This includes the condition of the fireplace, flue, and any wood stoves.
In addition to these systems and components, a pre-purchase property inspection may also include a visual examination of the property’s drainage, grading, and landscaping.
Our Pest and Building Inspection Services in Newcastle
Our pre-purchase inspection reports are detailed and can provide you with a comprehensive assessment of the condition of the home, even if issues are not visible to the naked eye. If there are any defects noted in the pre-purchase report, this could allow for a negotiation on the price or require the current owner to resolve the issues before settlement. A pre-purchase inspection gives you peace of mind and unbiased advice so you can make an informed decision.
Our inspection services
We offer a full range of inspections for all building types:
- Pre-Purchase Pest & Building Inspection
- Pre-Sale Vendor Pest & Building Inspection
- Commercial Pest & Building Inspection
- Building Handover/PCI – Practical Completion Inspection (New Building)
- Timber Pest Inspection
- Building Defect Inspection
- Building Maintenance Inspection
- Thermal Imaging
- Methamphetamine (Meth Testing & Report)
- Regular Visual Termite Inspection
Pre-purchase pest & building inspection services from licensed building inspectors
If you are planning on buying a property in Newcastle, the pre-purchase building report is designed to provide you with all the information required to make an informed decision on whether this property is right for you, there will be no nasty surprises for you once you move in. Our reports are comprehensive, easy to read, and delivered to you same day as we know that purchasing a property, time is important. if you are looking at buying a home in Newcastle, call our team on 0488 885 203 to book your pest and building inspection or alternatively, Order an Inspection or get an Instant Quote online today!
