A building inspector can provide confidence and peace of mind when buying a property off the plan. Even the best of builders require quality control. With today’s building practices, most supervisors oversee multiple jobs at the one time. It is recommended that regular stage inspections are carried out, so you have the peace of mind that your investment has been built in accordance with the requirements of the Building Code of Australia and within the relevant Australian Standards.
Employing a building inspector will provide you with an independent report without bias. A building inspector will essentially review the final finish of your home and identify any issues that need to be rectified before you take over the property or move tenants in.
Here are some benefits of using a building inspector:
- Hold trades & builders accountable for their work
- Ensures you get what you paid for
- Provides confidence the builder will met your expectations
- Receive a better quality product for the same price
- Reports are fully comprehensive, with photos taken during the inspection
- All of our inspectors have extensive industry backgrounds and knowledge i.e. building
managers, surveyors etc. - A building inspector can manage the relationship with your builder
- Defects can be repaired before they become more serious or costly.
A building inspector can review the following construction stages:
- Slab inspections
- Frame inspections
- Pre-plaster and lock up inspections
- Waterproofing inspections
- Pre-paint/fixing inspections
- Practical Completion (Handover) Inspection (PCI)/ Final inspections
- Maintenance inspections.
Are home inspections the same as a building inspections?
Home inspections are not the same as a building surveyor inspection. Building inspectors deal with and ensure buildings and homes meet building codes. Home inspectors make visual inspections of homes to provide a written professional opinion of the condition of the home.
Should I use a building inspector?
If you are wanting to buy a property off the plan, it is recommended by Crest Property Investments to use one. Building inspector fees do vary, depending on the build stage, property type and location. It is in our opinion that the cost is incidental and far outweighs the risk of a property defect not being picked up when you complete your Practical Completion (Handover) Inspection (PCI).
If you would like an introduction to a building inspector, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We do have close contacts with a few reputable independent building inspectors should you need one.
While we have taken care to ensure the information above is true and correct at the time of publication, changes in circumstances and legislation after the displayed date may impact the accuracy of this article. If you want to learn more please contact us. We welcome the opportunity to assist you.
October 2020
