A fully documented critical look at a property taking into account all facets of the building from the roof to the foundations including all structural components such as roof and wall framing.

The various sections of the structure are described and problems highlighted in an easily read comprehensive report.

An important part of this report is the list of essential repairs, which in our opinion is a must for a prospective home buyer. This report can incorporate all building types including homes, units, commercial and industrial complexes.

 

 
We are fully qualified and licensed pest inspectors. When a pest inspection is combined with a pre-purchase property report it is a meaningful document for lending bodies, purchaser and vendor.

Our pest inspection not only covers roof, sub-floor area and interior. It also includes fencing and exterior buildings and identifies the type & extent of pest damage done and cost of treatment.

Our report does not address non-structural pests eg; bed bugs, cockroaches, fleas, mice and rats etc, as these do not affect the structure. However the report identifies structural pests ~ termites, borers, wood decay, fungi, wood delignification and mortar bees.

 

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  This report outlines the buildings, components, their condition and possible costs in order for tradespeople to carry out works to bring them to an acceptable standard.

It is a good basis for corporate bodies to budget for future works.

This service is available for all types of buildings.

 

 

 

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The easiest way to minimise problems in building is to identify potential problems before they occur and manifest themselves into costly repairs. We carefully check contract documentation in particular; dimensions and building methods employed.

Our inspections, depending on the project, are generally carried out at the following stages:

1. Foundation
2. Roof and timber frame
3. Prior to hand over

This service is particularly helpful in that we pay careful attention to the quality of work and materials used - areas which in many cases are outside the ambit of the council or real estate valuer's inspection. The client has a licensed master builder with many years experience not only checking workmanship but relating the works to the contract price.

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  We can undertake the assessment of any type of building with relation to compliance with regulations regarding fire safety and equipment.

This is a highly specialised area and although we can offer an opinion on compliance of a structure, considerable discussions may be required between us and the local Council, especially in the case of older buildings where the type of construction may not meet with today's standards.

We can respresent the client's interests and negotiate with the Council on their behalf.

We can also carry Annual Fire Safety Inspections (form 15A).

 

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We act in an advisory capacity to people and companies wishing to undertake building works where our advice is sought with regards to costs, procedures and general day to day running of a building project.  This service can assist owner/builders.

 

 

 

 

 

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  Mediation is defined as a process whereby parties to a dispute resolve it by agreement under the guidance of a neutral third party, whose role is to act as a catalyst in bringing the parties together in informal negotiations, without any "decision".

We can act as mediators in this situation.

 

 

 

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John is an Associate Member of the Institute of Arbitrators and is available to conduct arbitration in building matters specialising in structural pest damage such as that damage caused by termite, borer and fungal decay.  John having qualifications in both building and pest as a licensed master builder and fully accredited pest operative.

 

 

 

 

 

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  As expert witnesses we are called upon to advise parties undertaking mediation, litigation, conciliation.

Our advice is presented in the form of a report with our opinion on all those matters in question. We are available to appear in courts, arbitrations, mediations through the Department of Fair Trading hearings.

When a party to a dispute wishes to take the matter to the Department of Fair Trading for a decision to be handed down by a "Member", it is strongly recommended that we prepare a report which forms the basis of the complaint.

 

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It is advisable that any party contemplating taking a building matter to the Department of Fair Trading, have a fully documented building report carried out by us.

At a Department of Fair Trading hearing we can give evidence in person or our report can be presented in the form of an affidavit.

 

 

 

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All our fees are based on the work that is required from us.  Please contact us so we can give you an estimate over the phone. 

We would ask you to appreciate that this will be an estimate only and may vary depending upon your actual circumstances.

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