Building Inspection Types & Prices

If you’re buying! …

Pre-Purchase Building & Pest Inspections & Reports $730 | ..click here for more info..

The building & pest reports will provide both a written & photographic account of the property’s condition.

It will include any significant building defects or problems such as rising damp, movement in the walls (cracking), safety hazards, a faulty roof & past & present termite activity.

Benefits of getting pre-purchase building & pest inspection reports done are:

  • Knowing in advance what the problems are
  • Using the information to negotiate a lower price for the property ie. you may have to pay to repair some of the problems
  • Gaining specialist advice about any major problems and how they will affect the property over time
Pre-Purchase Building Inspection & Report $500 | ..click here for more info..

The building report will provide both a written & photographic account of the property’s condition.

It will include any significant building defects or problems such as rising damp, movement in the walls (cracking), safety hazards or a faulty roof.

Benefits of getting a pre-purchase building inspection report done are:

  • Knowing in advance what the problems are
  • Using the information to negotiate a lower price for the property ie. you may have to pay to repair some of the problems
  • Gaining specialist advice about any major problems and how they will affect the property over time

If you’re Selling! …

Pre-Sale Building & Pest Inspections & Reports $730 | ..click here for more info..

The building & pest reports will provide both a written & photographic account of the property’s condition that can be passed onto potential buyers.

It will include any significant building defects or problems such as rising damp, movement in the walls (cracking), safety hazards, a faulty roof & past & present termite activity.

Benefits of getting pre-sale building & pest inspections & reports done are:

  • Identifying problems prior to listing the property to give yourself time to arrange repairs
  • Provide a clear picture of any defects/problems to prevent potential buyers from using these identified defects/problems to negotiate a lower price
  • Prevent delays in the sale process from a potential buyer using their own building report to discover defects/problems that can change their decision to buy or require you to repair the property before they buy
Pre-Sale Building Inspection & Report $500 | ..click here for more info..

The building report will provide both a written & photographic account of the property’s condition that can be passed onto potential buyers.

It will include any significant building defects or problems such as rising damp, movement in the walls (cracking), safety hazards or a faulty roof.

Benefits of getting a pre-sale building inspection report done are:

  • Identifying problems prior to listing the property to give yourself time to arrange repairs
  • Provide a clear picture of any defects/problems to prevent potential buyers from using these identified defects/problems to negotiate a lower price
  • Prevent delays in the sale process from a potential buyer using their own building report to discover defects/problems that can change their decision to buy or require you to repair the property before they buy

Pool Compliance Certificates! …

Pool Compliance Certificate or Certificate of Non-Compliance $300 | ..click here for more info..

A pool Compliance Certificate or Certificate of Non-Compliance involves our Accredited Certifier inspecting your pool barrier & issuing a pool compliance certificate that is valid for 3 years if the pool barrier is compliant. If the pool barrier is not compliant, we will issue a certificate of non-compliance & identify what needs to be fixed. Once you have fixed the pool barrier, we will charge a fee of $200 to reinspect & issue the pool compliance certificate. (travel fees apply outside Newcastle suburbs). 

Under the new requirements, for properties with a swimming pool or spa pool on and after 29 April 2016, you must ensure the contract for sale includes:

  • a valid swimming pool certificate of compliance or a certificate of non-compliance
  • a relevant occupation certificate issued within the last 3 years
    or
  • a valid certificate of non-compliance.

From 29 April 2016 onwards, when a residential tenancy agreement is entered into for a property with a swimming pool or spa pool, the landlord or real estate agent must provide the tenant with a copy of the valid certificate of compliance or occupation certificate.

If you’re building or have just finished construction! …

Handover Inspection & Report (Practical Completion Inspection) $500 | ..click here for more info..

The handover report will provide both a detailed written & photographic account of any defects &/or incomplete works found. This report can then be passed onto the Builder before the 13 week defects liability period has expired. The Builder must repair any defects & finish off all incomplete works. The 13 weeks defects liability starts on the date of practical completion.

Benefits of getting a handover report done are:

  • Obtaining a list of room by room defects & incomplete works that the Builder must repair/complete.
  • Having an independent expert identifying defects & incomplete works that you may not have known about.

Peace of mind that works have been carried out in good tradesmen practices.

Jobs Under Construction Building Inspection & Report $500 per inspection | ..click here for more info..

Jobs Under Construction reports will provide a detailed written & photographic account of each stage of construction. The construction stages, if applicable, are:

  • Review of the contract
  • Slab inspection
  • Footings inspection
  • Frame inspection
  • Wet area inspection
  • Stormwater inspection
  • Final inspection

Alternatively, an inspection can be arranged for each time the Builder issues a progress claim tax invoice.

These reports can be passed onto the Builder to rectify any defects found. Benefits of getting Jobs Under Construction reports done are:

  • Having an independent expert identifying defects & incomplete works that you may not have known about.
  • Peace of mind that works have been carried out in good tradesmen practices.
  • Obtaining a list of room by room defects & incomplete works for the Builder to repair/complete.

Other Inspections …

Defects Inspections (Prices start at $275) | ..click here for more info..

Our Building Inspector will inspect the property to identify the problem/s, the cause/s of the problem/s & recommendations to rectify the problem/s. This inspection can be advice on specific item/s as requested by the client.

Common defects requested to be inspected include water leaks, rising damp & cracking.

Dilapidation Inspection $400 | ..click here for more info..

Our Building Inspector will inspect the property to provide a photographic report of defects prior to building work & other work being done to a property close by.

Project Management (price quoted on request) | ..click here for more info..

Our Building Inspector will assist in the construction of your development by:

  • Providing advice on approvals
  • Reviewing plans
  • Helping you obtain approval
  • Assist in design changes/performance solutions if required
  • Obtain quotations
  • Review quotations
  • Liaison with Contractors
  • Provide advice to Contractors
  • Site inspections
  • Provide advice to the Client
Expert Witness Inspections & Reports (price quoted on request) | ..click here for more info..

Our Building Inspector will inspect the property & provide a written & photographic building report that can be used for the purpose of legal proceedings.

Building Certificate Advice, Building Report & Liaison with Contractors (price quoted on request) | ..click here for more info..

If there have been any unauthorised/unapproved developments at your property you may require a Building Certificate from Council. Buildingwise can help you meet the requirements of the Council by

  • Providing advice on how to obtain a Building Certificate
  • Providing a building report identifying compliance with current building requirements
  • Liaison with Contractors
  • Liaison with Engineers & other professionals to provide certifications

Request an Inspection

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