Pre Purchase Building & Pest Inspection

iSPECT Building Inspections provide combined pre purchase building and pest inspections in accordance with Australian Standards AS4349. 1-2007 and AS4349.3 across Sydney North Sydney, Western Sydney, Northern Beaches and to Wollongong.

The pre purchase building and pest report offer Sydney and greater NSW customers excellent value and provides independent advice on the condition of property to a property owner, landlord or prospective buyer.

The addition of the pest report, being completed at the same time, is highly recommended and our licensed inspectors will test for pests, termites and boorer activity.

The pre purchase building and pest inspection report will provide advice on the condition of the interior of the house, the roof void, the property exterior and the subfloor and roof exterior.

• iSPECT liaise with agents, vendors and property managers for access to a property.
• The Pre Purchase building and pest inspection report in Sydney is completed in accordance with AS4349. 1-2007 and AS4349.3.
• Reports are completed digitally, in easy to read format and emailed in PDF format within 24 hours of inspection.

Pre Purchase Building Inspection Cost

Combined Pre Purchase Building and Pest Inspection Cost

Is it really worth the extra money to also get a pest inspection done?

The decision to pay extra and also get a pest inspection done at the same time as a building defect inspection is a wise decision, that can potentially save you thousands of dollars on repair bills.

iSPECT inspectors are registered builder by trade and has seen first-hand the damage that pests, termites and boorer can do to a property.

iSPECT inspectors across Sydney, NSW will be on the lookout when conducting the pest inspection for:

• hollow sound when knocking on wood - especially when using a heavy object, hollow sounds on wooden structures may be a sign that termites are eating its insides
• appearance of mud tubes - these are small, narrow tunnels where termites travel
• bubbling or peeling on the painted wall - termites might have already invaded the insides of the structure, causing the paint to not adhere better.
• small holes - termites create small holes to serve as their entryway
• water damage - termites love moisture, so water damage could be a telltale sign of a termite infestation
• buckling walls or ceilings - termite damage weaken wooden foundations, causing them to buckle
• maze-like designs - termites eating away at your wooden structures would leave it with maze-like designs
• droppings - if you see soil looking like piles of sawdust or coffee grounds, those are most likely termite droppings from damp wood termites
• appearance of swarms - swarms of termites usually come out during spring

These are just some of the signs of a termite infestation. But, iSPECT recommend regular inspections from our building inspectors in Sydney, NSW to be sure and worry-free.

iSPECT building inspectors are available after you receive the report via inspections@ispect.com.au or 02 9729 1137 to answer your questions to ensure you make an informed decision about the structural viability, whether pests exists and whether the property surrounds are conducive to termite or boorer activity.