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  • The Building Inspection Process

    Building inspections are an important part of the home and commercial property market. A pre-purchase building report will offer a wide variety of information about the condition of a property and estimation for the cost of repairs. The building is assigned a number after being judged against the condition of buildings of a similar size, type, and age. This provides an accurate estimation of the overall quality of the building. Read more >

  • Benefits of a Pre-Purchase Report

    Purchasing a home is a big deal. It is commonly said that the greatest single purchase that the vast majority of people will make in their entire lives is that of a home. Because of this, those preparing to make a financial commitment to a house should understand precisely what it is that they are receiving. Pre-purchase Inspection Reports, also known as building inspection reports, are intended to help with the need of knowing what potential concerns that a house exactly entails. Read more >

  • Inspection Horror Stories

    Homeowners and landlords alike should take care not to allow their home or homes to become a building inspector's chilling horror story. From untreated water damage leading to black mould to holiday houses that have transformed into a termite party, building inspection reports and Sydney property inspections reveal stories so scary that they'll make you lose sleep at night. Learn from other people's mistakes; take a look at the stories below, and notice how each horrific scenario could have been avoided. Read more >

  • Thermal Camera Pest Case Study

    Recently we were called to a property after the new owners had moved in. The home had been constructed on a concrete slab footing and had many concealed areas and restrictions limiting a standard pest inspection. Read more >

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