Local Building & Pest Inspection in Southern Cross VIC

Commonly asked questions for building inspectors

We’ve collected some frequently asked questions to help you better understand building inspections:

• What are some common but important defects? Important defects to discover may range from broken or leaking roof tiles to wood rot, pest damage or asbestos.
• When do I engage with a building or pest inspector? This can get tricky. If you are buying a property privately, it should occur either before or 2 weeks after the exchange of ownership. For auctions, the property is yours when the hammer falls. It’s best to get a building and pest inspection done before you bid.
• What fees are charged for this? Many services offer pre purchase building inspections for flat fees. You can usually organise these services through these companies. Look to obtain building inspection reports and consider gathering photographic evidence for the house.

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