FAQ
5 Reason Why Hiring US?
5 Reason Why Hiring US?
As your trusted Inspector, it’s my responsibility it look after your most crucial life time investment. Zoom Building and Pest inspections acts as a second opinion over your own from a professional stance which is always wise when investing your money.
1. Duty of Care : We don’t advocate for any parties, Our report would be Comprehensive & Unbiased.
2. Duty of Warn: We always highlighted Major defects & Safety Hazards issues on our report, You might not miss them in middle of 50 page report!
3. Equipped with cutting age technology, we can find defects been hidden from Naked eye, Believe me we saying we can find defects that you can’t even see!
4. Any issues not found that are significant, become warranted.
5. Any issues that are found, allow you to make an informed decision.
Yes. Zoom Building and Pest inspections are essential however it’s also worth checking out the property closely yourself. Of course you only need a pool inspection if the property has a pool and a pool safety certificate has not been supplied by the seller.
Although they may sometimes be carried out by the same company who are qualified as both building and pest inspectors, it’s more common for two companies to visit the property to carry out these separate inspections.
Zoom Building and Pest inspections report is different to a pest inspection report. While a building inspection report should identify any visual damage that may have been caused by termites, it usually won’t include details on existing termites or other timber destroying pests.
Here in Queensland it is recommended to get a separate pest inspection report done before you buy a property, in addition to the building inspection
Although they may sometimes be carried out by the same company who are qualified as both building and pest inspectors, it’s more common for two companies to visit the property to carry out these separate inspections.
Zoom Building and Pest inspections report is different to a pest inspection report. While a building inspection report should identify any visual damage that may have been caused by termites, it usually won’t include details on existing termites or other timber destroying pests.
Here in Queensland it is recommended to get a separate pest inspection report done before you buy a property, in addition to the building inspection.
Zoom Building and Pest inspectionsn is just one check you should get done before buying a property. Your building inspection should be carried out by a qualified building or pest inspector who will create a written account of the property’s condition. The report will include any significant building defects or problems like rising damp, movement in the walls (which may be visible as cracks), safety hazards or a faulty roof. The building or pest inspection should be carried out before you exchange sale contracts so you can identify problems which, if left unchecked, could prove costly to repair.
In Australia, an independent building inspector cost can be between $300 and $1000.
Factors like building and pest inspection prices, level of detail, the property’s location and the structure’s complexity can impact the cost. The pre purchase building inspection cost of a home in Australia’s regional areas is between $300 and $650 and between $400 and $700 in metropolitan areas. But, combining the building and pest inspection cost can reduce the overall building inspection report cost.
Recent studies showed that the Average Building Inspection Cost in Brisbane varies between $350 – $700.
Always choose a suitably qualified person such as a licensed builder or surveyor to perform a professional building inspection report. They will be able to see through any cosmetic improvements covering faults that might otherwise be missed by an untrained eye. A professional person will ensure that the format and content of the report complies with the Australian Standard. This is often necessary for mortgage applications. Make sure that the building or pest inspector you hire has adequate insurance cover, particularly for professional indemnity.
The building inspector should check all accessible parts of the property including:
- interior;
- exterior;
- roof space;
- under-floor space;
- roof exterior;
- building site including garage, carport or garden shed, any separate laundry or toilet, retaining walls,steps, fencing, surface water drainage, storm water run-off and paths and driveways.
You may also ask for a particular item or part of the property to be inspected, such as: visible signs of asbestos; electrical safety switch; operable smoke alarms
The inspection report should include the following information:
your name;
the address of the property;
reason for the inspection;
date of inspection;
scope of the inspection;
a list of any area or item that wasn’t inspected, the reasons why it wasn’t inspected and if necessary, a recommendation for further investigation;
a summary of the overall condition of the property (considering its age and type) and any major faults founds in the property;
a list of any significant problems that need fixing;
if necessary, a recommendation that a further inspection or assessment be carried out by a suitably accredited specialist (eg. pest inspector, electricity supply authority, water supply authority, structural engineer, geotechnical engineer, surveyor or solicitor).
Yes, unless your building inspector is qualified to check pools you should get a separate pool inspector. Swimming pool problems can be very costly to repair and hard to spot so this is a wise investment before you buy a property with a pool. If the seller has provided you with a pool safety certificate though, there is no need to engage an inspector for the pool.
Most building inspectors need a minimum of 2–3 days notice to do a building inspection.
When ordering your building inspection report, give yourself enough time to make a decision. You should get the vendor’s permission to have the property inspected as early in the sale negotiations as possible. This will help you decide if the property is worth buying.
There may be little point in spending money on conveyancing until you know the condition of the property.
Most houses have minor flaws but a few may have major problems. Mold / Fungi, poor electrical wiring or rusting that causes structural integrity to be compromised are serious faults that could be dangerous.
It’s not up to your lawyer or building inspector to tell you what to do, but if your building inspector makes you aware of serious problems you will have to decide whether to go ahead with the sale or not. Your lawyer will be able to advise you on the best way to proceed whatever you choose