House Inspection Brisbane: Do I Need One?

If you are looking to buy a house in Brisbane that seems to look good on the outside, you may ask yourself: “do I need a Brisbane building and pest inspection report?”

The simple answer is yes – despite appearing well-built on the surface, prospective buyers should always have a professional building and pest inspector provide a report on the state of the building before a purchase is made. After all, there is always the chance of hidden defects lying beneath the surface.

At Ironbark Building and Pest, we provide detailed and accurate reports for prospective buyers covering any defects in the property that may impact the purchasing decision. We conduct building and pest inspections on all types of residential properties in Brisbane.

At the end of the day, if you are thinking of buying a property, having a detailed building and inspection report will give you the necessary information to make the right decision on this significant financial investment.

Identifying Major Issues

Unfortunately, even newer buildings can be the victim of below-par building standards that could pose a serious safety risk to occupants who aren’t aware of these dangers. Inspectors will identify any structural damage to the brick work, load bearing timber, concrete slabs, roof, and walls.

If any of these major defects are included in the report for your building report, you will need to consider if the significant cost of repairs is worth it.

Identifying Minor Issues

All types of properties, no matter their age or aesthetic, are likely to have minor defects identified in reports from building inspectors. And while these issues won’t cost you as much to fix, their existence is still an important consideration to factor in when deciding whether or not to purchase the property.

Inspectors will look for the following minor defects when inspecting a house:

• Pealing or damaged paint

• Cracked tiles in the bathroom, kitchen, and laundry

• Loose door handles

• And more

Each of these minor defects can be found in properties and should be factored into your purchasing decision. Just because they may not pose as much of a problem as the structural issues discussed before, the cost to fix them can still set homeowners back hundreds, if not thousands of dollars. Being aware of their existence before buying a new property will better inform you of what to expect when you own that property.

Identifying Pests

Houses can have damage from pests, so prospective buyers should strongly consider having a professional pre-purchase building and pest inspector undertake an inspection to spot any pest-related defects.

Termites, rodents, and fungal decay can all be present in properties and should be checked for by an inspector. Depending on the severity of the pest damage, homeowners will need to get the problem solved before the structural integrity of the property and the safety of the occupants becomes an issue.

House Inspections with Ironbark

Ironbark Building and Pest provides comprehensive building inspections for Brisbane properties, identifying any major, minor, or pest-related defects that may need attention. Contact us today to book your local building and pest inspection.