Pre purchase building inspections

A pre-purchase building inspection is a crucial step in the property-buying process, and our team is here to help.

Throughout your pre-purchase building inspection, our team of professional inspectors will thoroughly inspect the property, providing you with the information and peace of mind required to make a well-informed purchasing decision.

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection service includes an assessment of the property’s structural integrity, including the roof, foundation, walls, and floors.

Our team will identify any issues or potential problems and provide you with a detailed inspection report, which includes photos and recommendations for any necessary repairs or maintenance.

Our pre-purchase inspections include an assessment of the following:

Ceilings and cornices

Interior and exterior stairs

Interior wall vents

Paintwork

Flooring, including floor coverings and skirting

Flashing

Windows, window frames and window sills

Outdoor areas such as decks and balconies

Doors, doorway fittings, and frames

Brickwork, Hebel and timber cladding

Kitchen cabinetry, fittings

Roofing

Wet areas

Why a Pre-Purchase Property Inspection?

It’s only natural for homeowners to want the best price for their property. However, this can often result in quick patch-ups that often mask a serious underlying issue. These issues can go unnoticed for many homebuyers, potentially resulting in thousands of dollars in damages further down the line.

Investing in a pre-purchase building inspection could quite literally save you thousands.

Our team knows what to look for when picking up on things such as poor drainage, any cracks that may have been patched and painted over, rising damp, and so much more.

Our team will also take the time to complete an exterior inspection. Exterior inspections can also provide you with great detail about a property’s structural integrity.

Prepare Yourself for Auction Day

It’s no secret that the real estate market is a fast-paced one, and if you’re not prepared, you could miss out on a property you love.

Looking to purchase a property in the Gawler vicinity and beyond? Organising a pre-purchase inspection service with our team is one of the best things you can do before you buy.

Our building inspection reports if requested can be delivered within 24 hours of inspection, allowing you to make a well informed and educated decision before placing an offer or attending an auction.

Our reports outline what is going on with the property. If there are issues present, it will provide you with a solid foundation to negotiate a lower price.

Our Pre-Purchase building inspections will tell you about:

Any major defects or structural problems

Sub standard building work or issues that may have been covered up

Outline any minor defects

Areas we cover

Areas We Cover Throughout a Property Inspection

Our team will inspect the following to ensure that you are well informed about a property’s structural integrity before investing throughout our Pre-Purchase Building Inspection.

Interior

Ceilings and cornices

Wall vents

Flooring including floor coverings and skirting

Windows, window frames and window sills

Doors, doorway fittings and frame

Kitchen cabinetry, fittings

Bathrooms

Interior and exterior stairs

Paintwork

Exterior

Walls, including rising damp and damp courses

Timber cladding, brickwork, and Hebel

Windows, lintels, and flashings

Vents and weep holes

Stairs, balustrades and railings

Balconies, verandah, patios and outdoor areas

Decking Paintwork

Roofing

Roof Exterior

Roof covering Chimneys and flues

Valleys Guttering, flashing, and downpipes

Lining of eaves

Fascia boards

Paintwork

Exterior

Roof framing

Ceiling joists

Sarking

Insulation

Subfloor

Timber flooring

Suspended slabs

Stumps, where access is possible

Ant cap condition

Ventilation, dampness, and drainage

Exterior Areas

Garages, sheds and outbuildings

Retaining walls above 0.7 m Steps, paths and driveways

Fencing

Rainwater tanks and retention systems

Building Inspection Reports

We understand that the housing market is a competitive and fast-paced one. This is why we are committed to providing you with your a comprehensive building inspection report.

We also understand that not everyone is familiar with building terminology. This is why we strive to make our reports as easy to understand as possible. Your report will highlight any problem areas and help you understand what is required to fix them.

Your report will also include clear photographs and assessments on the following:

Roof – exterior and interior

Stairs - exterior and interior

Building structure – exterior and interior

Windows

Sub-floor structure

External buildings such as carports and garages

Outdoor decks and verandahs

Structural soundness

Fences

Flooring

Timber Pest Inspections

We proudly offer timber pest inspection services alongside our pre-purchase building inspections. Timber pest inspections are also essential throughout the buying process and valuable for existing homeowners.

These inspections look for evidence of termite and other pest activity on the property, which can significantly damage a property’s timber structures.

Our inspectors take the time to look for any signs of pest infestation, including termite mud tubes and compromised timber. We will then provide you with a comprehensive pest report outlining our professional recommendations for treatment and prevention.

Living in Adelaide’s Northern suburbs OR Barossa Region and wanting to invest in a staged building inspection for your new build or renovation project?

Be sure to contact the team at Gawler Building Inspector today!

Call us now

0412 202 336