A report outlines the condition of a home as it stands today.
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Building Dispute Practitioners Society A pre-purchase inspection follows AS 4349.1, a visual check of accessible spots looking for defects, structural issues and safety risks.
36 checkpoints across 9 areas on a standard Whittlesea pre-purchase building inspection. We look at the parts of an older house that can be easily reached. If the roof cavity, subfloor or meter box is locked or blocked, the report notes this in the inspection findings.
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New Construction Stage Inspections Seven checks through a Whittlesea build, each before the work is closed in. 
Pre-Handover (PCI) Inspections A final walk-through of the house before you sign the final contract. 
Defect Investigation Reports A defect found, checked against the approved plans and standards. 
Building and Pest Inspections Building and timber pest inspections for Whittlesea homes and land. 
Dilapidation Reports A dated photographic record of the site before a neighbour starts construction. 
VCAT Expert Witness Reports Expert evidence and detailed schedules for complex disputes at VCAT. 
Pre-Sale Inspections Check the build against the drawings and the Guide to Standards and Tolerances before the final inspection. 
Apartment and Strata Inspections A full inspection of the whole property and the building envelope. Instant online pricing for Whittlesea, or contact the booking team.
The report identifies a minor defect as a gap of one to five millimetres rather than a major issue. The regulator defines this difference as a cosmetic repair or an engineering opinion.
We do not turn on electrical power, run plumbing tests, switch on appliances, or open up the home to check engineering. Wood pests require a specific report under AS 4349.3.
Yes, the inspector will check every service hatch and ceiling void provided it is safe to access. On an established Whittlesea house the roof space is frequently where the most useful finding of the day is, so it is not a part we treat as optional.