Building and Pest Inspection Fraser Coast
Building and Pest Inspection Fraser Coast
Looking to buy a property in Fraser Coast Region? Whether you’re buying a unit, townhouse or house – Local Building and Pest Inspections can help. Our Fraser Coast building and pest inspections are designed to help to make an informed decision and give you peace of mind about the property you’re purchasing.
Building and Pest Inspections
A building and pest inspection is a thorough visual inspection of a home for building defects and timber pest activity. It’s two inspections combined - the building inspection and the timber pest inspection.
The building inspection checks for major and minor building defects and safety hazards that may affect the livability of the property. The pest inspection is concerned with looking for any evidence of live termites and termite damage – both past and present. The inspector also checks the property for conducive conditions for termites which may increase the risk of a future termite infestation. These findings are collated into one easy-to-read report and sent to you within 24 hours.
During the building and pest inspection, all accessible areas within 30meters of the home are checked. This includes garages, fences, retaining walls, carports, roof void and subfloor. Provided it’s safe for them to do so, the inspector will also check the roof, roof void and subfloor.
Why is a Building and Pest Inspection important for my Fraser Coast home?
Building and pest inspections are important for several reasons. Firstly, it gives you negotiation power during the purchasing process. For example, if major defects are found you can possibly negotiate a lower purchase price to cover the cost of repairs. Secondly, it enables you to make an informed decision. Buying a new property is a significant investment. You don’t want to go in blind, unaware of the condition of the property. Thirdly, it can save you from costly repairs due to termites. Finally, a building and pest inspection gives you peace of mind.
Thermal Imaging and Moisture Meter
During every building and pest inspection, a thermal imaging camera and moisture meter is used. The Flir thermal imaging camera detects heat spots and other anomalies that may not be visible to the human eye. This can help to find large termite activity and possible water leaks and rising damp.
The moisture meter is also used to help detect levels of high moisture within a property. This helps our inspectors determine areas that may be conducive to termites and other water / damp issues. Whilst there’s no tool that allows us to see behind walls, these tools assist our inspectors in completing a more thorough inspection.
Benefits of a Building and Pest Inspection Fraser Coast
There are many benefits to getting a building and pest inspection including:
- Making an informed purchase decision
- Gives you peace of mind
- Identifies major and minor defects
- Identifies any evidence of termite activity or damage
- Saves you from costly repairs
- Helps you to plan maintenance and renovations
Considering the many benefits of a building and pest inspection, the cost of getting an inspection is a small investment in comparison to the many benefits.
Have peace of mind with a building and pest inspection from Local Inspections
With all our building and pest inspectors having over 30 years of experience, you can trust that you're getting a quality building and pest inspection.