Building and Pest Reports Brisbane: What to Look For

When thinking about buying a new property, it is essential to arrange on a Brisbane building and pest inspection for your new home. A pre-purchase report will identify any defects that the property currently has. Whether these issues are major or minor, it is important that you are aware of them before you go any further with your decision to purchase or not.

At Ironbark Building and Pest, we conduct comprehensive building and pest inspections for Brisbane residential properties, resulting in a detailed report that you can use in the negotiation stages of buying a property. Because of our experience as builders, we can also draw up estimates for the costs of any necessary repairs, giving you a clear idea of how much you are truly investing into that property.

Here is what you need to look for when looking through your Brisbane building and pest report.

The Structure of the Property

One of the key areas that an inspector will highlight in their building and pest report is the structural integrity of the property. While the property may look structurally sound to the naked eye, a trained inspector will be able to identify any points of concern. These may include:

• Rot or termite damage in the structural timber

• Sagging or sinking structural members to the subfloor

• Defects in the walls and ceilings of each room of the property

To prioritise the safety of yourself and anyone else who may be occupying the property, being aware of any structural issues and how much it will cost to fix them is one of the big influencing factors as a buyer in the property market. Unfortunately, some Brisbane homes are poorly constructed or haven’t been properly maintained, resulting in their structural integrity being compromised.

When you see structural problems present in a building and pest report, it is your responsibility as a prospective buyer to determine whether the cost of fixing them is worth the additional investment into that property.

Water Damage to the Property

The presence of water damage and leaks can have a serious flow-on effect to the overall state of the property. If water-related defects are present in your building and pest report, it is important to understand just how costly it can be to solve these issues.

Depending on the severity of a discovered leak, homes can fall victim to structural issues, an increased risk of termites and other pests, and mold forming. Leaks found outside the property can cause damage to the yard and cause cracks in the driveway and subfloor.

All of these defects will be identified in the report, giving you the foresight to factor in the cost of repairs into your purchasing decision.

Pests and Pest-related Damages

Your building and pest report will detail the presence of any pests and/or pest-related problems in the property.

One of the key areas of concern is the presence of any termites. While termites are more common in Queensland homes than most people think, the scale of their infestation and damage caused can have a significant impact on the liveability of that home.

Brisbane Building and Pest Reports from Ironbark

Ironbark Building and Pest provides detailed reports for prospective buyers looking to purchase a home in Brisbane. On top of highlighting any relevant defects about a property, we can also supply estimates for the cost of repairs. We give you all the insights you need, so you can make an informed decision about your future with that property.

Contact our friendly team today!