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Building Inspection

Our building inspection is carried out in accordance with Australian Standard 4349.1- 2007 and will detail all major defects, problems or potential problems and safety hazards to the property. The report will also provide recommendations about remedial action you should take to bring the property to an adequate standard.

Our professional advice is based on a thorough physical examination of all accessible areas of the property such as interior and exterior, sub-floor, roof void, the exterior of the roof, retaining wall, fencing, laundry, garage or carport.

Whilst a building inspection report can’t encompass every aspect of a building, it is the best way to decrease future expensive issues and disclose areas of concerns before costly commitments are made.

With our professional advice, accurate and detailed building reports of the building structures, you will have the confidence to make informed purchasing decisions. An Ajor Building Inspection Report lets you make your purchase decision with the best professional advice and detailed knowledge of the condition of the building structure.

Pest Inspection

Australian Building Standards highly recommended that regular reinspections are carried out (generally on an annual basis) to ensure the ongoing safety of the building structures on the property. Licensed pest experts can identify past and present termite damage or activity and lay-out exactly what is required to protect the property in a format called a Pest Management Program. Pest management programs ensure the ongoing safety of your building for years to come. Because of the severe damage and therefore rectification costs that can be quickly accumulated by owning a home that is under attack by termites, it is important to have an inspector that will look at the home, yard and surrounding areas.

For pest inspection, thermal imaging camera and moisture meter devices will be used, which can help alert the inspector to the fact, moist mud nests that termites travel through may actually be inside a wall cavity or other concealed areas of the building. Ajor Inspection will take you through such findings on-site and the report contains information that states not only if an activity was found but also what can be done to prevent pests from entering the building in the future.

As already stated, all homes can incur huge costs from termites, even steel and brick homes as these pests will destroy mouldings, skirtings and architraves, which can result in thousands of dollars wasted. A pest inspector will identify fungi and timber rot as well.

Ajor Inspection is a licensed and insured pest management company specialising in inspections and the reporting on timber pest and termite activity. This service is more often than not completed at the same time as your building inspection when selling or purchasing a property or if a property owner has concerns about current timber pest issues. Our immediate response attitude to current timber pest issues will ensure that the issues are fully identified, understood, and the damage is minimised by implementing an appropriate pest management system. With our instant electronic reporting process, you will have all the information at your fingertips to be able to make immediate decisions.

BUILDING AND PEST INSPECTION

A building and pest Inspection is undertaken when a buyer is finalising the purchase of a property. It is also undertaken by sellers who want to know the condition of their property before they put it on the market.  The inspection is a visual appraisal of the condition of the property.

Its purpose is to identify existing issues, defects or areas of concern. This inspection is carried out in accordance with the Australian Standard.  The report is broken into three sections: major defects, minor defects and termites activity. The major defects section will report on any areas of the property that show major structural damage or present major safety hazards.  This is the area of the report that you should pay most attention to, as these defects may be costly to repair.

The minor defects section will identify any areas of the property that show minor damage, general wear and tear and issues that require maintenance. Minor defects can include issues such as cracked tiles, poorly maintained cabinetry or chipped paint.

These are not areas of serious concern but could be used in negotiations when purchasing the property.

The termite section will report on any areas of the property that visually show current or past termite attacks. Your inspector will also report on areas of the property that may be conducive to termite attack. If your inspector identifies signs of termite damage, they will bring out their Thermal Imaging Camera which uses a thermal sensor to determine whether active termites are within the wall of the floor without drilling or damaging the property.  Throughout the report, your building and pest inspector will use high-quality photos and descriptions to describe each issue, so you have a complete understanding of the properties condition.

HANDOVER / SETTLEMENT INSPECTION

Schedule 1B of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) ACT 1991 states: ‘Practical Completion’, for a domestic building contract, means the day when the subject work is completed:

1. In compliance with the contract, including all plans and specifications for the work and all statutory requirements applying to the work

2. Without any defects or omissions, other than minor defects or minor omissions that will not unreasonably affect occupation

3. If the building owner claims there are minor defects or minor omissions—the building contractor gives the building owner a defects document for the minor defects or minor omissions.

Once the Builder has declared the building Practically Complete, the project is inspected with respect to consideration of the above Schedule. Particular emphasis is given to the quality of finish, compared to tolerances, building standards, best building practices and industry expectations.

As an additional service, a client can request the contract, specification and inclusions requirements and drawings to be checked off also to ensure the builder has for filled all contractual obligations before final payment being made. Generally though, to save costs and for accuracy, it is recommended that the client ensure all inclusions and contractual agreements have been checked properly before a handover inspection, as nobody understands the agreement understandings as well as the owner, who is paying for the work.

Sample Of Defects

Showing of roof defects

Showing of roof space defects

Showing of Subfloor defects

Showing of Termite Activity

Showing of Internal defects

Showing of External Defects

Showing of Bathroom defects

Showing of Live Termite