Building Inspection

The cost of a building inspection can vary from $400 to $1500, depending on factors such as the duration of the inspection, the property’s location, the inspector’s level of expertise and experience, and any specialized equipment or technology required for the inspection.

Building inspectors will inspect all accessible areas of the home. These include floors, walls, ceilings, roof cavities, sub-floor, fences, roofs, bathrooms, kitchens, etc. They will look at the property’s condition, detailing the major and minor defects.

• As standard we will use Tramex moisture meter to identify high moisture areas.
• Ladders to access roof cavity and roof top
• Second story home we use Top of the Line DJI Drone Mavic 2 pro to take pictures of second and third story roofs.
• High performance torches for our roof void and subfloor inspections.
• Shoe covers while we are inspecting inside homes.
• Latex gloves to ensure we leave no finger prints on man hole covers or anything else we touch.

After your building inspection, we’ll fill out a complete building inspection report. As the property owner or future buyer, you’ll be able to see exactly what’s looking good and what needs some repairs.

At Clear View, we ensure our building inspection reports are straightforward to understand, even if you’ve never had a building inspection before.

Your building inspection report will include the state of:

• Your garage, carport or garden shed
• Laundry, Kitchen and toilets
• Small retaining walls (non-structural)
• Steps and stairs
• Fencing
• Surface water drainage
• Stormwater run-off
• pavement and driveways

Also, if you’d like a specific area or item inspected during your building inspection, please let us know and we’ll include them in your personalised building inspection report.

Clear View Property Inspections include the following in all our reports:

• Identification of Safety hazards
• Identification of Major defects
• Identification of Minor defects
• Review of any conditions that might cause a future deterioration
• Detailed photography to identify and describe the issues in a report
• Suggestions about what can be done to rectify the identified issues

Keep in mind that pre-purchase building inspection reports don’t deal with absolutely every aspect of a property. Building inspections are generalised inspections of the major visible issues in a building at the time of inspection.

From there, we offer other inspection services for more specific problems we might find during our pre-purchase building inspection. So, with all that being said, a building inspection report will not include:

• Areas of a property that were obstructed or couldn’t be inspected
• Matters outside of our expertise at building inspectors
• An estimate of costs for repairs required (we can help with estimates to negotiate with the seller) We can recommend trades to give you estimates and we at Clear View can provide estimates on repairs also.
• Full termite and pest inspection beyond any visible identification

Our inspection aims to evaluate the presence of timber pests, including any visible signs of damage caused by them and conditions that may be conducive to their activity. At Clear View Property Inspections, our team consists of certified Pest Management Technicians equipped with in-depth knowledge and expertise in identifying concealed termite ingress spots. With decades of experience inspecting and treating numerous homes for termites, we guarantee high-quality advice on preventive measures.

It is important to note that the standard inspection process is non-invasive, primarily relying on visual examination and limited sounding of elements for evaluation. Sellers may have reservations about invasive methods such as cutting holes in walls or moving furniture due to practicality and feasibility concerns.

Therefore, it is highly recommended to hire a qualified Pest technician specifically trained in timber pest inspections. It should be noted that very few inspectors are certified Pest management technicians, while others may have completed only two modules of the pest management course allowing them to inspect homes for timber pests.

The duration of a timber pest inspection can vary depending on several factors, including the property’s size, construction type (subfloor or concrete slab), roofing composition (flat or pitched), and land area. It is important to consider the qualifications and reputation of the inspector rather than opting for cheap prices that may result in fast and careless inspections lasting only an hour.

On average, Clear View Property Inspections dedicates approximately 3-4 hours for a thorough timber pest inspection. However, we are committed to spending additional time if necessary without compromising on attention to detail. Rest assured that our priority lies in providing comprehensive inspections rather than rushing through them by cutting corners.

Clear View Property Inspections invests in their training and knowledge.

• Robert is a licensed Builder of 20 years plus and a Pest management technician for over 10 years.
• He is the only person doing our inspections, No contractors or employees. You will speak directly with him.
• We allow sufficient time for all our inspections and will not leave till we are 100 percent satisfied with our findings.
• You will talk to Robert Directly after he has completed his report.
• Our prices are Fair for the quality and time of our services.

Refer to our prices section for more details.