Buildinspec - Property Inspections

Thanks for the fantastic review Yassmin, it’s great to hear your feedback 🤩

“Jason was really thorough and his reports were very detailed. He takes lots of pictures and notices the smallest details. In my experience, I provided authority for an inspection on a Friday. The following Monday I received an email confirming a booking for Tuesday. I received my report 5pm the same day. Spoke to Jason the very next day over the phone, who answered any of my underlying questions. He also helped me with some contacts for work required on my property. Overall super efficient service which is what you really need when purchasing a property that has finance due. And just a great customer experience.”

- Yassmin Sawaqed

Q: What is a PCI / Handover Inspection?

This type of inspection will be the last chance you get to address any incomplete/substandard works that have been completed by the builder. All building elements including everything internal and externally from the ground up (including the ground) are thoroughly checked.

If you’re sitting on the fence, it is highly advised that you request a sample PCI / Handover Inspection report due to the exhaustive list of areas covered and defects that may be identified.

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Defect Of The Week 🛠

Another suspected asbestos finding! This suspected defect is highlighted as a caution only. We suspect based on our experience in the building industry, that there is a higher risk of the identified building element containing asbestos. We recommend that you consider a separate asbestos inspection and condition audit which includes taking of samples to confirm the presence.

Asbestos was used in the manufacture of more than 3000 building and decorator products in Australia. Because of widespread use, asbestos-containing products can be found in any home built or renovated prior to 1990 and in any commercial and non-residential property built or refurbished prior to 2004.

If you suspect you have asbestos don’t take any action yourself, contact a licensed professional to have it removed safely.

Contact Jason today to discuss your options.

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Most people think that Building Inspections are completed when you are buying a new home, but why not get on the front foot and get a building inspection completed prior to selling ⁉️

Find out prior to listing your property whether there is any hidden damage or pest activity that may not be evident to the untrained eye. This will give you the opportunity to fix any issues before going to market.

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Thanks for your positive feedback Axel, congratulations on your sound investment.

“I have used Jason's service for a building and pest inspection and was very satisfied with the service that Buildinspec has provided. Jason's report was very detailed and structured. I can highly recommend engaging Buildinspec.”

- Axel Feldt

Defect Of The Week 🛠
It's not uncommon for defects to be found during a range of inspections, but having them identified by a professional will allow them to be addressed and fixed as soon as possible.

This week's discovery looks at a flashing that has rusted and caused a major leak that has not only damaged the ceiling of this dwelling but also the carpet directly underneath, both needing immediate replacement. The impact of water damage can be devastating, so it is essential to treat the area as soon as possible.

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Buying or building a new home is one of the biggest commitments you may ever make, and finding a good inspector can be tricky. It is vital to hire a building inspector that guarantees you will receive the right information and a report that is easy to read and understand.

That's why Jason provides reassurance when purchasing the property of your dreams. Creating real value in property and places. Servicing Geelong, Bellarine, Surf Coast and surrounding country areas. Contact Jason today to discuss your options 👇

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Defect Of The Week 🛠
It's not uncommon for defects to be found during a range of inspections, but having them identified by a professional will allow them to be addressed and fixed as soon as possible.

Here we have a wall that is out of plumb, far greater than 5mm in 2m and will need urgent rework. In building or construction, a framing member or wall installed so it is perfectly vertical, or ‘plumb’, will transfer its supporting load directly downward, giving it maximum load-bearing capacity.

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Q: What do you look for during the frame stage?

As an Inspector, we focus on various aspects of the build, including stress grades / timber quality, tie downs / bracing, load transfer connections to roof, wall and floor structures, wall frame and truss connections, as well checks around construction compliance with working drawings and specifications.

More importantly, we will check if the framing is straight and secure.
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Pulling out the tools this week at this beautiful, newly built home 🧰

This Nivcomp Electronic Floor Levelling device measures the fall across a floor area in new and existing dwellings. The unit provides accuracy within 1mm and has a 24-metre radius, a build inspector's best friend.

Why are frame inspections so important, I hear you ask 🤷‍♂️

Though a frame may have been passed by the surveyor there can still be a number of hidden defects present including substandard/incomplete works and non-compliance with the Residential Timber Framing Manual.

Some of the items checked during this inspection are:

🛠 The Installation of external door frames and windows is checked for tolerances.

🛠 The frame is assessed with reference to the working drawings and Australian Standards for tolerances relating to frame plumb, bow and straightness of all top and bottom plates.

🛠 Items such as sufficient blocking to wall junctions, jack stud orientation, fastening of lintels, bracing, anchors and tie downs.

🛠 Stud and noggin spacings are checked as well as lintels over openings of non-loadbearing walls, top plate connections, internal wall bracket locations, ribbon plate fastening, and the list goes on!

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Defect Of The Week 🛠
It's not uncommon for defects to be found during a range of inspections, but having them identified by a professional will allow them to be addressed and fixed as soon as possible.

Leaving splits, cracks and deep holes throughout the framing process will only weaken your walls over time and increase your risk of other defects developing in the future. All defects identified during the frame inspection are re-assessed at Lock up Inspection to confirm that reparative works have been completed by the builder

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