Pre-Purchase Building Inspections in Melbourne

You’ve found your dream home?

Make sure you’re not buying a money pit!

The property you’re looking at could look fine on the surface but have a long list of defects and issues that you can’t see. Defects and issues that could potentially cost you tens of thousands of dollars to fix. Save yourself the heartache of buying a money pit and be sure to book a pre-purchase building inspection so you know exactly what you’re buying! The Pre-Purchase Property Inspection is carried out by certified inspectors in accordance with Australian Standard 4349.1 – 2007.

What’s checked in Pre-Purchase Building Inspections?

For a fully comprehensive list of what’s checked in a pre-purchase house inspection, click here.

The House – roof rust, cracked roof tiles, roof leaks, dislodged roof tiles, deteriorated roof tiles, sagging roofline, chimney, flashings, parapet walls, flues, gutter fall, gutter debris, gutter ponding, gutter rust, fascia rot, fascia paint deterioration, fascia unevenness, eaves leaking, eave rot, eaves detached or damaged, downpipe rust, downpipes not connected, downpipes blocked, cracked windows, rotten windows, wall cracks, mortar deterioration, timber rot, bowing walls, rising damp, plumbing leaks and rust, heating ducts detached, rusted heating and cooling, leaks from showers, rising damp inside, uneven floors, footings issues etc.

The Yard – All sheds, garages, pergolas, decks, balconies and retaining walls are checked. Surface drainage is checked. Paths, fences, driveways and trees are checked.