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Home Building Inspections Augusta
When you choose Home Building Inspections South West (HBISW), you are choosing a service that believes in making the process as easy as possible for you. We understand that buying or selling a home can be a stressful time, and we take care to ensure that our service is prompt, friendly and thorough. Get in touch with us today for a free quote or browse our services below to find out more.
Complete Peace of Mind
Buying or building a new home in Augusta can represent a significant financial investment. It is often a very complex process involving a number of parties including the builder or seller, the bank, and the settlement agent to name a few. Because of this we understand how important it is to provide a independent service that looks after your interests first.
Our services will inspect the workmanship and structure of the building, so you know exactly what you are purchasing before the final handover is made. We take time to ensure you fully understand the report and where possible provide easy to understand, jargon-free language so you can make clearer decisions going forward.
Our Building Inspection Services Include:
Basic Structural
This is a structural inspection carried out as per Australian Standard 4349.1 2007 (appendix A).
Pre-purchase building inspection from $395 inc GST
Practical Completion Inspections
A thorough building inspection carried out when the building has reached the completion stage (PC or Handover).
New building handover report from $545inc GST
Comprehensive
This is a structural inspection as well as a detailed inspection of the house, outbuildings and property as per Australian Standard4349.1 2007.
Pre-purchase building inspection from $545 inc GST
General Building Reports
We can advise on general or specific building related issues.
Building reports from $295inc GST
Pre-purchase Building Inspections in Western Australia
When purchasing a home in Augusta, you can make it “subject to a building and pest inspection”. This means you have a safe guard in place should the home contain structural defects that are not initially obvious.
These defects can become very costly if they go unnoticed so it is essential that this safe guard is in place to protect you. Depending on the property, other inspections such as electrical, plumbing or pool inspections may also be required.
Timber Pest Inspection
A Timber Pest Inspection is particularly important if you are purchasing an older home in Augusta. Many of the older homes were built using timber stumps and a timber frame construction which makes them susceptible to termite and other timber pest damage.
While less common, newer homes may also be susceptible to damage as they can contain timber in other areas of the home such as the roof space. A Timber Pest inspection is recommended as it will detect any damage in or around the home.
Pre-purchase Building Inspections
Both old and new homes should be checked for structural defects prior to the final purchase of a home.
Older homes can develop structural defects over time due to the movement and settlement of structures. Defects in older homes can also be caused by degradation of fixings, poor maintenance and deterioration of structural members / connections.
It is not as common for newer homes to have structural defects, but should still be checked. Defects can be present in new homes as a result of poor workmanship, incorrect materials used and movement / settlement of the building due to poorly constructed site works.
Arranging a Building Inspection
A building inspection is typically arranged during the pre sale process. Most real estate agents in Augusta will use the REIWA annexure to outline the conditions relating to a building inspection. Specifically within this annexure is item 7.5 which refers to a ‘Pre-Purchase building inspection to be carried out as per Australian Standard 4349.1 2007.’
Ensuring that the inspection is carried out according to Australian Standard is essential because failure to do so can compromise the sale contract and leave you misinformed. Home Building Inspections South West strictly adhere to these standards and ensure we stay up to date with the latest standards to ensure we deliver a comprehensive solution for our customers.
Service Area
We provide home building inspections for the South West of Western Australia including Augusta and the surrounding locality. If you have a home your are building or looking to purchase in this area and want to find out more about our services, contact us today.