17/02/2021
LEADING BUILDING & PEST INSPECTIONS BROOKFIELD VIC 3338
As a homebuyer, you need to feel comfortable that a home you’re about to buy is ideal in every way. Leading Building & Pest Inspections can ensure your pre-purchase defects report and (termite) timber pest report is thorough and done efficiently.
When purchasing a property at auction, your contract will not normally be conditional upon obtaining en repair costs, you should be well prepared before you bid. Arrange for Leading Building & Pest Inspection to a satisfactory building inspection report. To protect yourself from the unknown and the possibility of hidden structural defects undertaken prior to the auction date.
Each report is undertaken by a highly qualified and trained professional. At Leading Building & Pest Inspections we are trained to give you the best possible objective advice documented in our professional and easy to read building report with photos so you can make a well-informed decision on purchasing a property and any maintenance or repairs that may need to be undertaken.
Building inspections are also carried out for many other reasons such as newly built homes handover inspections, insurance claims, water leaks, renovation and extension plans, new construction management and dispute resolution.
Professional Services:
Pre-Purchase/ Auction Reports: Property defects report before purchase, done by the buyer, puts you in control!
Timber Pest Report: Termites are a small pest, but a huge nightmare for a homeowner.
Pre-Sale Report: Defects report before the sale, done by the owner (Same as Property Condition Report).
Builder Handover Reports: No one else checks your new home for quality of workmanship and quality of materials.
Methamphetamine/Drug Residue Testing: m**h affected home can be dangerous to your health and expected remediation could cost from $5000.00 to $25000.00. Don’t be a victim.
Investment Property Tax Depreciation: Property Data collection and schedule prepared by our partnered Quantity Surveyor and registered Tax Agent to maximise your return on investment.
Asbestos Auditing: So you can feel safe in your own home.
Rental Property Condition Report: Protect your property with pre-tenancy, periodic and exit inspections.
Property Maintenance Report: Keep the property well maintained so minor issues don’t turn into major expenses.
Dilapidation Reports: Details the existing condition of a building at a specific point in time. Completed prior to and on completion of construction works. As part of development approvals, most council’s will stipulate that one of these are required to protect adjoining neighbours.
What we report on for pre-purchase, pre-sale, pre-auction, rental properties, property maintenance reports.
Roof – covering, sagging, drainage, flashings, gutters, skylight, chimney (visual only), fascia, barges, downpipes
Exterior – drainage, wall cladding, trim, doors, decks, stairs, timber, windows
Masonry – salt damp, rising damp, cracking, fretting, subsidence, mortar, damp proof course
Attic – roof structure, signs of water leakage, access, party walls, firewalls, Insulation
Interior – walls, ceiling, floors, doors, windows, cupboards
Kitchen – cupboards, drawers, benchtops, sink, tap operation, visible plumbing
Bathroom – tiles, caulking, grout, shower/screens, bath, vanity, toilet, taps operation, visible plumbing
Fireplaces – hearth, mantle, vents, chimney (visual only)
Structural (visible) – foundations and footings, framing (walls, floors, roof), lintels
Subfloor – where access is available, cellars
Insulation – bats, vapour barrier, fire hazards
Ventilation – roof, soffits, bathroom, laundry
Plumbing – (visible plumbing only), water source, leaking pipes, drainage, related piping, water hammer, water pressure, tap operation and leaks
Electrical – (visible electrical items only) switches, power points, lights
