Inspection includes a moisture check of the building for water leakage, dampness and missing insulation. We look at all areas of the building including the exterior and interior of the building.

Site Conditions:                                                                                                   

·       Site Gradient

·       Soil erosion & sediment control

·       Orientation

·       Weather: Raining/After rain/Dry

·       Surface drainage

·       Subsidence

Site Improvements/Conditions:

·       Finished ground level adjacent to building

·       Finished slab height

·       Driveways/access/slope from crossover/grate drain

·       Excavations and filling

·       Paving

·       Gates & Fencing generally

·       Storm water pipes

·       Spoon drains/aggie drain at excavations

·       Sanitary drainage

·       Termite control noted including type and location of barriers i.e. to drainage pipes.

·       Retaining Walls / surface water drain & location

·       Visually check site clear of building rubbish and materials appropriately stored

Facade comparison with Plans if available:

·       Brick work

·       Rendering

·       Visual appearancec / workmanship / deterioration / damage.

Pool Fencing:

·       Pool fencing height (1200mm)

·       Gate location

·       Gate self latching

·       Gate self closing

·       Gate swing outward

·       Gate latch location

·       Fence rails & verticals spacing & potential climbing hazards.

·       Steps in fencing (1200mm)

·       Clearance under fence (100mm)

·       Compliance with quadrant (heights & distances of 1200mm) with regards to climbing hazards.

·       Ledges within 300mm

·       Window opening protection grilles

·       Window openings (105mm max)

·       Balcony (above 2.4 m)

·       Window sill heights (900mm)

Outbuildings:

·       Shed structural adequacy, materials, workmanship

·       Pergola structural adequacy, materials, workmanship

External including sub floor where applicable:

·       Piers/stumps & floor frame & sub floor services (Timber floor structures only)

·       Foundations

·       Walls; damage or degradation such as cracking brickwork, errosion of mortar, rotting timber trims / cladding

·       Damp proofing

·       Weatherproofing of single leaf masonry

·       Tie-downs

·       Doors - for correct clearances & function

·       Door locks

·       Windows & sills - for bows, sagging & twists

·       Lintels

·       Weep holes

·       External paint finish

·       Glazing for scratches & chips

·       Safety switch

·       Electrical Meter / switch / circuit board

·       Vermin proofing

·       Hot water heater, drainage & platform

·       Gas bottles - gas pipes

·       Garden taps / Recycle taps

Brickwork:

·       Control joints location & waterproofing

·       Weep holes

·       Control joints appropriately located & sealed

·       Mortar strength & finish

·       Cracked / damaged / erroded brickwork

·       Tanking of walls on below ground level

·       Perimeter flashing floor

·       Weep holes above windows

·       Weep holes base of brick walls 

·       Articulation joints and mastic backing

·       Brick in fills over windows/doors

·       Walls straight, plumb & correctly bearing on slab

·       Perpends & bed joints

·       Window sills - correct clearances

·       Half or full height piers

·       Bagging to brickwork

Balcony:

·       structural adequacy

·       materials

·       workmanship / potential leaking problems

General Building Check List:

• Timber floor structure; we check the sub floor by going underneath the house / building, we check the floor frame / structure, stumps / piers, and all sub floor services. We check pipes for leaks, showers, toilets, laundries, & bathrooms for leaks.
• Concrete floor slabs we check general floor alignment / level. We check for heaving or subsidence / sinking. We also check for cracking through the concrete.
• Condition of Exterior & Interior Walls.
• All of the exterior of the building; walls, trims, fascia, eaves, etc
• Roof surface check.
• Condition of windows & Doors.
• Condition of roof surface, gutters & down pipes.
• Balconies & terraces.
• Gardens, paths and surrounds to determine drainage conditions
• Basic drain check with visual inspection where available under floor
• Condition of all bathrooms, Ensuites, Kitchens.
• We go inside the roof space & check; Roof insulation, electrical installation, down lights, frame condition and roof condition
• Asbestos identification
• Basic electrical safety check
• Appliance & Equipment check such as; heating, air conditioning, oven, cook top, range hood, exhaust fans, ducted vacuum, etc.
• Solar electricity panels & control box if installed.
• Moisture check.
• Mould check.
• Thermal imaging.
• Insulation check.
• Water proofing if accessible.
• All of the interior of the building; plaster, paint, floor coverings, etc
• Wardrobes & wardrobe inserts.
• Compliance with Building Regulations.
• Compliance with Australian Standards.
• Pest Inspection if required
• Energy rating requirements if required
• Rain tanks & rain tank connection to storm water drains.
• BAL / fire rating requirements if required
• Free Design Advice if Required