Frequently asked questions about building and pest inspections and the reports associated with such inspections.
At ABIS we have developed an approach to conducting inspections that is both very thorough and but also efficient. The combination of well-trained inspectors with many years of experience, coupled with a unique computer aided inspection system, means that the...
Building inspections are an important part of the process of purchasing, building or selling a house to give you or the buyer of your property information about the property so that the transaction can proceed with confidence. Chose an...
Typically, the purchaser will pay for a building and pest inspection when buying a new or existing home.It is also becoming increasing popular for those about to sell their homes to have a building and pest inspection undertaken and to make that inspection available...
Typically between $300 and $600 depending on the size and type of home.Our combined Building and Pest Inspections with thermal imaging start from $299 for a small 1 bed unit. For example, the price for a 3 bed home one bathroom home would be around $475. We hope fees...
There are 6 Building Stage Inspections in total including the Handover or Practical Completion Inspection being the culmination of the build process and a Warranty Inspection at the end of the first year. We urge you to consider undertaking these...
Understandably, if you're the vendor you are keen to present your home in its best possible light so it sells for its best price quickly. Because nasty surprises are what scare buyers, transparency is the best policy. It's better to have a thorough understanding of...
The Neighbourhood Disputes (Dividing Fences and Trees) Act 2011 deals only with dividing fences and trees. It does not deal with retaining walls, except in very limited circumstances. The Act does however state that a fence is not a retaining wall. This is because...
It is preferable to set expectations regarding inspections and site access with the builder up front. If possible, have the right to conduct inspections at each stage included in your build contract. Because the work site and the safety of all those on it...
Yes, you are most welcome to be at the inspection. However, years of experience have taught us that the best time to communicate with you is after you have read your report. This makes sure that all the relevant information is communicated to you fully before you make...
The level of detail in our documentation will depend upon the type of inspection. For example, if our Inspector is conducting a Building and Pest Inspection on an older property, he may not note the chipped bricks unless they contribute to a structural defect, or...
