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Essential - Before you Exchange Contracts |
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For your protection - obtain a pre-purchase building and pest inspection report on the structural integrity of the property. Report must be in accordance with AS.4349. |
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AS.4349 Report to Identify Problem Areas |
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The inspection details any movement in walls (cracking) - safety hazards - corroded roofing - leaks around walls near bathroom shower recess - evidence of termite activity - factors affecting the structural integrity of the property. |
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Critical areas inspected include the following: |
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roof void space - sub-floor - ventilation - leaks under floors of wet areas - bathrooms - laundry - toilets - site drainage - steps - balconies - garage - carports - external walls - veranda beams - retaining walls - wall and floor tiles - kitchen - water leaks from walls of bathrooms - sagging ceilings - doors - windows - timber fences - trees - stumps. |
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Be Careful in Selecting A Building Inspector |
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Some building inspectors in the market-place do NOT have the necessary qualifications and practical experience to provide an adequate reporting service in all circumstances. |
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