PURCHASER - Building and Pest Report

As a purchaser, navigating the real estate market demands informed decisions. At BeSafe, our Pre-Purchase Building and Pest inspections and reports are an essential step to understanding the intricacies of your potential investment. We cover everything from the property’s structural integrity, defects, pest issues, maintenance requirements, and overall condition.

Discovering significant building issues or pest problems doesn’t just provide insight—it also grants you negotiation power. Armed with our findings, you can enter negotiations with a clear understanding of the property’s true value, potentially lowering the purchase price based on the identified issues.

With extensive experience, local knowledge and a keen eye for detail, our team of licenced builders are dedicated to helping you make confident decisions. At BeSafe, we pride ourselves on being reliable, independent, and highly experienced inspectors who deliver on our promise of comprehensive building and pest inspection reports that are affordable without compromising on quality.

Whether it’s your first home or an addition to your investment portfolio, understanding the current condition of the property is essential for ensuring that the property is sound and your investment is protected.

• • Plan for Necessary Maintenance: Knowing the state of the property allows you to anticipate maintenance, repairs or renovations that may develop in the future.
  • Estimate Potential Repair Costs: Not only does our reports reveal significant issues with the structure, but it also offers insight into potential repair costs. This allows you to factor these expenses into your overall budget.
  • Gain Negotiation Power: Significant building issues or pest problems don’t just provide insight—it also gives you leverage. With our detailed findings, you can enter discussions with a clear understanding of the property’s true value. Negotiate a lower purchase price based on the identified issues, discuss potential repairs or decide whether the risks outweigh the costs.
  • Assess Structure, History, and Condition: Not all major issues and past repairs are visible at first glance and may not be disclosed by the seller. Our inspectors take a meticulous look at the property’s structure, history, and overall condition so you know exactly what you’re investing in.
  • Identify Pests and Related Damage: Pest problems can lead to significant structural damage if left unchecked. Our reports identify any past, present and potential pest issues and the extent of related damage.

At BeSafe, we carefully inspect all aspects of a property to provide a comprehensive report on the overall condition of the property. Our commitment to excellence ensures you receive specialist advice on any identified maintenance, major and minor defects or pest issues, along with insights into their potential impact over time.

As fully insured and certified master builders and inspectors, we ensure a thorough and standardised approach ensuring all our property inspections are in accordance with AS4349.1 standards. Post-inspection, you can expect to receive your comprehensive Building and Pest Report within 24 to 48 hours, complete with accompanying photos of any problem areas on the property.

• Interior: We inspect walls, floors, ceilings, windows, doors, bathrooms, laundry areas, stairs, and cupboards to identify any signs of damage, wear, or pest activity that may not be immediately visible.
• Roof Space: We examine structural elements, potential leaks, and insulation in the roof space. We check for signs of pest infestations, moisture damage, or structural concerns that could affect the integrity of the home.
• Exterior: We assess stairs, garages, external finishes, gutters, eaves, porches, decks, weep holes, and ventilation to identify potential maintenance needs and pest entry points that could lead to future issues.
• Floor Space: In the subfloor area (if accessible), we inspect footings, stumps, and drainage systems. This area is critical for understanding the overall stability of the property and identifying any moisture or pest concerns.
• Roof Exterior: Our building inspectors examine gutters and downpipes, subject to height restrictions, to assess drainage and other issues that could lead to water damage.
• Around the Building: We don’t overlook the surrounding areas. We also inspect the integrity of fencing, retaining walls, driveways, paths, and surface drainage.

A Building Inspection Report Includes

• Defects
• Maintenance issues
• Advice on rectification and repairs
• Preventative maintenance advice
• General cause of issues
• Recommendations on who should carry out the work required

A Pest Inspection Report Includes

• Timber pest evidence
• Other pest evidence
• Termite, Pest, Borer, and/or Fungal evidence
• Condition conducive
• Major safety hazards