What are building inspection services?

Buying and building a house is a major investment. As a lot of money are going into this purchase, it is important to be completely thorough in researching and vetting the property before finalising the sale.

Whether buying off the plan, buying a renovated home, buying a fixer upper, or building from the ground up, it’s important to have a thorough inspection of the building. Beyond checking for issues that are easily visible, it’s imperative to have a professional building inspector to come in to check for issues that normal people would not think twice about.

A building inspector is trained to look for such problems. From checking the slab pour to the electrical wiring and insulation, they have eagle eyes that can spot imperfections in the build.

A building inspection company can conduct a new home construction inspection. This can range from inspections in all stages of the build or only in select stages of the build as specified by the home owner. In a new home construction inspection, the stages for inspection include bored piers inspection, pre-slab concrete pouring inspection, frame inspection, lock-up and pre-plaster inspection, fixing and waterproofing inspection, and completion and pre-handover inspection.

A pre-purchase inspection can also be helpful to buyers buying a house. The building inspector will be examining the property for potential safety hazards, plumbing issues, mould, and identify steel frame or timber hazards. 

Buyers buying off the plan can be assured of their purchase with an off-the-plan apartment pre-settlement inspection. This is especially reassuring as many changes can occur in the building stage of an apartment or condominium. A private building inspector will ensure that contractual arrangements are met and that variation in the scope of work are completed adequately.

Renovators can also take comfort in being protected in a potential litigation from aggravated neighbours with a dilapidation report. A building inspector can come and inspect a neighbour’s property before and after commencing construction in their home to document if there are indeed damages done to the neighbour’s property.

A timber pest inspection is another service that a private building inspector can do. They can find live termites or previous activity in any dwelling and can provide a comprehensive report for termite management. They can asses the severity of the termite damage and the susceptibility of the building to termites and other pests.

Houses that have been damaged can also benefit from an inspection. The report by the home building inspector can be valuable when making an insurance claim report.

Building inspectors can also help home builders if they are unsatisfied with their builder’s quality of work. They can provide expert witness report that will be used in building and construction disputes.

Owner Inspections can provide all of these building inspection services. Headquartered in Melbourne with offices in Sydney and Brisbane, they are one of the trusted private building inspections company in Australia. Their inspectors are backed by 15 years of experience in the building industry and are registered with the Victorian Building Authority, NSW Fair Trading, and Queensland Building and Construction Commission. 

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