Looking for a building and Pest Inspection in Hervey Bay? Whether you’re buying a house, unit, townhouse or commercial property in Hervey Bay, we can help!
All our building inspectors have over 30 years of experience within the building industry to ensure you’re getting a quality building and Pest Inspection in Hervey Bay. Our inspectors will provide you with the information you need to an informed purchase decision and have peace of mind.
Building and pest inspection
A building and pest inspection is a thorough visual inspection of a property to assess its current condition. A building and pest inspection is two inspections in one – a building inspection and a timber pest inspection.
The building inspection looks for any major or minor building defects and safety hazards. Major defects refer to issues that affect the livability, integrity, or safety of the building. Put simply, it is a defect that needs to be repaired as soon as possible to avoid further damage or unsafe conditions. Minor defects on the other hand are generally maintenance items that need addressing but are not necessarily urgent.
The timber pest inspection checks the home for any evidence of live termites, termite damage, and timber borers. The pest inspector will also look for any conducive conditions to future termite infestations and whether the home has a current termite management system.
What's included in your Hervey Bay building and pest inspection?
At Local Inspections, we pride ourselves on providing the best building and pest inspections possible. We check all accessible areas of the home and property within 30 meters of the home. This includes checking the interior, exterior, roof void, roof, subfloor (if applicable), garage, driveway, shed, fencing, and retaining walls. Under Australian Standards, the roof, roof void and subfloor will only be checked if it is safe to do so.
During the inspection, the building and pest inspector will also check the home with a moisture meter and thermal imaging camera. This equipment allows our inspectors to identify anomalies that may be unseen to the naked eye. In particular, the inspector is looking for signs of moisture issues and termite activity at the property. As both issues can be costly to repair and attract termites to the home.
The importance of a building and pest inspection
For buyers, a building and pest inspection ensures you are aware of the condition of the property prior to purchase. No doubt you have heard horror stories of people purchasing a home without a building and pest inspection only to find the home has major defects. A pre-purchase building and pest inspection helps to prevent this from happening to you and ultimately protects you as the buyer.
For sellers, a building and pest inspection provides an opportunity to identify and resolve any issues prior to putting the house on the market. This is particularly helpful if you think there may be issues that you’re unaware of or that have gone unnoticed. Likewise, a pre-sale building and pest inspection can help sellers set a realistic selling price.
Whether you’re buying or selling, a building and pest inspection will put your mind at ease by:
- Identifying any safety hazards
- Identifying any major and minor defects
- Identifying any evidence of live termites or termite damage
How much does a building and pest inspection cost in Hervey Bay?
The cost of a building and pest inspection varies depending on the size and condition of the property. This is due to the time needed to complete an inspection. For example, an old Queenslander-style home will take longer to inspect than a brand-new property. Likewise, if a property has a granny flat, is dual living or has additional rooms, it will cost more than standard-sized properties.
At Local Inspections, an inspection for an apartment or unit starts from $340 including GST (June 2023). Whereas houses start from $440 including GST for a standard 2-bedroom home (June 2023) but may increase depending on the size.
Our building and pest inspector in Hervey Bay
Our local building and pest inspector in Hervey Bay is Bob. He has an incredible amount of knowledge after working in the building industry all his life.
Bob is a no-fuss inspector who gets to the heart of things and focuses on solutions, not problems. He prides himself on providing clear communication for clients that is straightforward and honest. Bob is also incredibly thorough when completing inspections.
Fully licensed, Bob provides building and pest inspections, timber pest inspections, stage inspections and handover inspections within the Wide-Bay Burnett region. He also lives locally within the area.
Have peace of mind with a building and pest inspection from Local Inspections
At Local Inspections, we pride ourselves on delivering great service, fast reporting, competitive pricing and thorough inspections.
Each of our inspectors also has a minimum of 30 years of experience within the building industry to ensure you're getting a quality building and pest inspection in Hervey Bay.
If you would like to know more or would like to book, contact us today!
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