Jim's Building Inspections Belmont

17/10/2020

Another week of variety inspections. Here’s a few of the properties inspected this week.

27/08/2020

25/08/2020

19/08/2020

When buying a house you really only see the exterior and the good things. But a Jim’s Building Inspector sees the internal and the hidden defects. And some hidden defects could be very costly. This property had part of a roof structure broken, and water leaking into the roof void.

19/08/2020

You come across some interesting cabling works when inspecting in roof voids.

13/08/2020

11/08/2020

09/08/2020

New Construction Inspections. We at Jim’s Building Inspections can conduct inspections at any stage of the build, however we typically recommend they are conducted at each stage. That way if any problems arise, they can be rectified prior to the next construction stage commencing.

08/08/2020

Do You Need a Building Inspection When You Build a House?

The importance of a building inspection when you build a house is often something that many people overlook.
However, it is vital, for many reasons, that you invest in an independent building inspection during multiple stages of your build as well as before the keys are handed over.

The overall reason to get a building inspection is to make sure your house is safe for your family. That means it meets the Australian Building Code and best practice. There is nothing more important than the well being and safety of your family, right? But there are many additional reasons that could save you money and the stress associated with defects to your new home.

What are the different types of building inspections?

Below is a list of the types of building inspections that may be carried out when a new house is constructed:

Footing inspection
Slab inspection
Framing inspection
Lockup stage inspection
Waterproofing inspection
Final inspection
Pre-handover / practical completion stage inspection
Fixing stage inspection

06/08/2020