Conducted as part of our combined Building & Pest Inspection, the ABIS Pre-Purchase Building Inspection is conducted in accordance with AS 4349.1 including identification and reporting on the following defects:
Structural Problems
Structural problems are detailed including:
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Structural Cracking and Movement
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Structural Deformation
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Structural Dampness, and
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Structural Timber Pest Damage
Conditions Conducive To Structural Damage
Conditions that if not removed may lead to structural damage are detailed including:
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Defective Plumbing & Defective Roof Plumbing & Flashings
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Defective/Bridged Damp Proof Course
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Untradesmanlike Work
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Trees and Shrubs
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Corrosion, and
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Inadequate Sub-floor Ventilation
Defects in Secondary and Finishing Elements
Major defects in Secondary & Finishing Elements are detailed and Minor Defects are generally mentioned:
Incomplete Construction
Items that normally form part of a completed dwelling that has been removed or never installed are noted.
Safety Issues
Any items that the Inspector observes during the inspection that he thinks may be a hazard to safety are noted.