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The Property Inspectors is a consultancy firm specializing in building and engineering diagnostics, with a focus on real estate. We work closely with solicitors to provide comprehensive pre-purchase reports for buyers. Unlike vendor-prepared reports, which may be biased, our reports are tailored to protect the buyer’s interests. Many solicitors rely on us to review vendor-prepared reports, especially pre-purchase Building & Pest and Strata reports.

Within our inspections and reports, we ensure that buyers are well-informed by conducting thorough inspections, addressing any areas that may have been omitted from the vendor’s report. Our main priority is the buyer’s best interest when commissioned by a solicitor or buyer. For detailed information on our pre-purchase inspection services, please visit our website’s dedicated page on Building & Pest and Strata inspections.

We also offer pre-settlement inspections for properties before the final payment and settlement. These inspections normally take place when the property is vacant, allowing us to identify defects that may have been concealed during the sale campaign. We communicate these findings to the selling party, urging them to rectify the issues or adjust the selling price accordingly. Pre-settlement inspections are typically conducted forty-eight hours prior to the property settling.

To understand the process and benefits of pre-settlement inspections, please visit our website’s dedicated page on this topic.

In addition, we provide assistance during renovations or new builds by project managing the construction process on behalf of consumers. Our aim is to ensure that builders adhere to contract specifications and approved plans, minimizing any issues that may arise during the build. We also conduct practical completion inspections for new buildings or development sites intended for sale. These inspections help identify and document any defects, holding the builder accountable for their workmanship before progress payments or final payments are made. We ensure compliance with relevant building codes and standards, such as the Building Code of Australia (BCA), National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards (AS), and Department of Fair Trading Standards & Tolerances.

For detailed explanations of our pre-settlement and practical completion inspection services, please visit the relevant pages on our website.

We have extensive experience in preparing expert witness reports for building projects involved in legal disputes. Our reports comply with the Expert Witness Code of Conduct and include specific questions or instructions, analysis of main issues, cost estimates, and supporting evidence such as photographs, contracts, and plans.

We offer comprehensive reports covering hydraulic, electrical, and gas systems in addition to building and pest reports. Our qualified builders, with expertise in these trades, can diagnose issues and provide solutions, ensuring that consumers understand the level of risk associated with their property purchase.

For detailed explanations of the inclusions in our plumbing, electrical, asbestos, and pool reports, please visit the relevant pages on our website.

We also provide thermal camera reports to assess termites or hidden issues within a property. A thermal camera assessment can detect leaking water behind walls, open-ended electrical cables, and even movement and heat signatures of termites concealed within the structure. This assessment complements the visible inspection conducted during a pre-purchase pest inspection, providing a more comprehensive evaluation of the property.

To understand the inclusions of our thermal camera reports, please visit the dedicated page on our website.

Additionally, we offer asbestos reports that are crucial before purchasing a property or undertaking construction or renovation work. Our comprehensive surveys not only identify asbestos but also detect other hazardous substances such as lead in paint, synthetic mineral fibre, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).

For detailed information about our asbestos reports, including visual asbestos reports and loose fill asbestos reports, please visit the dedicated page on our website.

Lastly, our pool compliance reports are frequently engaged by solicitors and home owners when preparing contracts for Torrens title properties for sale. These reports identify any non-compliance issues, giving the vendor an opportunity to rectify them before listing the property. For potential buyers, the reports provide essential information about the pool’s current compliance status and associated costs, ensuring peace of mind.

To learn more about our pool compliance reports, please visit the dedicated page on our website.