Pre-purchase Building and pest (combined) inspection

The pre-purchase building and pest inspection report will provide the homebuyer with relevant information so as enable them to make an informed decision about whether to proceed with the purchase. All pre-purchase building and pest inspections reports are prepared in accordance with AS4349.1-2007 and AS4349.3-2010 respectively. The report will include:

• identification of Safety Hazards/ structural damage.
• identification of major defects, (anything that can further damage the property if not made good).
• Minor defect identification
• photo images of defects observed in report
• routine maintenance considerations
•  Brief description of works and tradespeople required to make good defects.

An easy to read and understand report is emailed within 24 hours of your inspection. Your expert inspector is then available to discuss the report findings with you. 

Apartment Handover Inspection

With living arrangements becoming more dense and the construction boom in full swing Sydney is experiencing a move towards inner urban development. The nature of the building industry has builders working towards a strict and competitive program. This can result in a poor quality finish to your apartment. A Kingdom Building apartment handover inspection before settlement will identify defect areas that need rectification. Once the items are made good by your builder you can have confidence and peace of mind in the knowing that your investment property is ready to be tenanted.

Pre sale inspection

Vendors looking to have a pre sale inspection report conducted on their home prior to either a normal sale or auction are at an advantage when it comes to a smooth sale. With added transparency the pre sale inspection report becomes a useful negotiation tool for the vendor. Identification of  building defects, non compliance issues etc. prior to placing the home on the market ensures the vendor is on the front foot by enabling them to either make good the defect or offset cost of repair against sale price.    

Pre-purchase Building Inspection

A standalone pre-purchase inspection report (prepared in accordance with AS4349.1-2007) is available for customers who do not require a timber pest inspection. The report will include:

• identification of Safety Hazards/ structural damage.
• identification of major defects, (anything that can further damage the property if not made good).
• Minor defect identification
• photo images of defects observed in report
• routine maintenance considerations
•  Brief description of works and tradespeople required to make good defects.

An easy to read and understand report is emailed within 24 hours of your inspection. Your expert inspector is then available to discuss the report findings with you. 

new home inspection

Building a new home can be somewhat daunting to the average buyer who has little to no knowledge of construction practices. Buyers must rely on the builder and contractors  to complete the work to an acceptable standard. If only this were so! Having an expert in your corner will give you peace of mind to know you are getting what you paid for.

Your Kingdom building home inspector will use the Australian Guide to Standards and Tolerances, relevant Australian Standards, the National Construction Code, Building Contract and Specifications to any suspected non- compliance at the four key inspection stages:

•  Slab stage
• Frame stage
• Lockup
• Handover (Practical Completion

Specialist inspection

Upon request, Kingdom Building Inspections offer a versatile range of specialist inspection services. Namely, but  not limited to;

• Invasive Inspection
• Dilapidation Reports
• Mould Inspection
• Asbestos Inspection
• Pool fence barrier safety inspection

Pre-purchase Timber pest inspection

A standalone pre-purchase timber pest inspection report is prepared in accordance with AS4349.1-2007. A timber pest inspection report will include:

• Identification of termite workings or damage.(Active or non active).
• Termite Risk Assessment
• Identification of conditions conducive to termite attack (for eg, moisture, rogue formwork timber in subfloor).
• Identification of timber borer attack ( powder post beetle, furniture beetle).
• Identification of wood decay fungi (wet rot, dry rot).
• Identification of mould.

An easy to read and understand report is emailed within 24 hours of your inspection. Your expert inspector is then available to discuss the report findings with you. 

Building inspection

Having a building inspection conducted on your property is not limited to time when it comes time to buy or sell. There are many instances where the home owner could benefit from the enlightenment that an inspection brings. Issues surrounding safety hazards, minor and major defects, termite damage, mould, wood rot, wood borers can be present on any premises. The home owner does well to be informed of the existence and potential for these problems.

When planning a renovation, undertaking repairs or maintenance an inspection can be a means of saving money in advance. Identifying defects and their subsequent  rectification before works commence can be a Godsend, warding off the heartache of completing the job way over budget.

Commercial/ industrial building inspection

A Kingdom Building Commercial property inspection will give peace of mind to buyers and sellers alike of industrial/ commercial property. As an investment these types of buildings offer up their own unique set of faults. It is my intention to give you as much information pertaining to the current condition of your investment so as to ensure that you are able to make an informed decision on your purchase. Shedding light on the full extent of building defects will give you an edge in property negotiation and ensure there are no unforeseen cost items over and above  budget.