A house might look pristine with a fresh coat of paint and some staging furniture, but what lies beneath the surface? For Sydney buyers, a comprehensive building inspection is the only way to know the true condition of a property.
If you are gearing up to buy, here is your complete guide to what actually happens during a standard pre-purchase inspection.
The Visual Assessment
A building inspection is a thorough, non-invasive visual assessment of the property. We compare the home against standard building codes (AS 4349.1) and check for major structural defects, safety hazards, and minor maintenance issues.
What Exactly Do We Check?
A premium inspection leaves no stone unturned. Our licensed inspectors evaluate:
- The Exterior: Retaining walls, fencing, surface drainage, weep holes, and the integrity of the brickwork or cladding.
- The Roof Space: We climb into the ceiling cavity to check the structural framing, insulation, sarking, and signs of hidden leaks.
- The Subfloor: If the home is on piers, we crawl underneath to check for adequate ventilation, rising damp, stump deterioration, and termite risk zones.
- The Interior: We check for sagging ceilings, unlevel floors, moisture readings around showers, and the operation of all windows and doors.
The Final Report
Within 24 hours of the inspection, you receive a detailed, photographic report. This isn’t just a list of problems; it is a negotiation tool. Armed with this knowledge, you can ask the vendor to drop the price, fix the issues, or allow you to walk away from a lemon.
Don’t risk your life savings on a visual guess. Book your pre-purchase building inspection with My Property Inspections today.