Pre-purchase building inspection Report
Our pre-purchase building inspection reports pinpoint the major defects with the property and highlight minor defects and areas that will cause problems in time. They are the most detailed and comprehensive inspection report in Hobart Tasmania, they are easy to follow, and are being written (not a tick and flick report from an iPad on site) and include many digital photos which identify any issues that you may not be aware of and make it easy to understand any problems. it will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to make the right financial decision.
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- All Pre-purchase building inspection reports comply with and sometimes exceed the Australian Standards 4349.1
- Once you have received the report, we are more than happy to take the time to discuss the report and provide you with expert advice.
- Reports are normally available within 24 hours.
The Building inspection includes the examination of:
- The hot water system for leaks and age
- Plumbing and tap fixtures
- Wet areas including the unwanted presence of moisture
- Damp-proofing and waterproofing, with particular attention paid to unwanted condensation and/or mould
- Tiling, grout, and sealants
- Glazing and ventilation
- Smoke alarms
- Doors, with particular attention paid to locks, hinges, handles
- Insulation
- Framing, including roof and subfloor
- Plaster cracks
- Tanking and dampness
- Roofing gutters and downpipes
- Paintwork and any rusted steelwork
- Ground and surface water drainage
- Retaining walls, paving, paths and driveway
- Pool safety, fencing, and barriers
- Flashings, windows, door, and lintels
- Foundations, piers, and bearers
- Joists and floor materials
- Subfloor space including ventilation
- Slope ratio (stairs ramps)
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judy geoff
2022-04-03
Verified
Thanks Chris for a fast professional inspection, and another one a week later. Your highly detailed report and advice on contracts really helped us to make an informed decision before purchase. Everyone should have this report done for peace of mind, and making smart choices. Highly recommended business for sure.
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Taylor Wong
2022-04-03
Verified
Thank Chris for everything he had done for me.
Highly recommend professionalism, have a very detailed inspection throughout the house.
Find out there are some drainage problem underneath the house, he sent me the list of professional whom I can get quote for the repair cost.
He also reminded me that under building warranty, I could have find the builder to fix everything for us.
Luckily, I ended up do find the builder and they do all the repair job for me.
Chris is a very nice person, he is very patient to explain the issue with me, and going through some part of report with me. During the inspection period, I have called him several times about the issue mentioned in the report, he is very helpful and very patient.
Highly recommend him.
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Emma Lefroy
2022-02-19
Verified
Chris saw the building quickly and was reliable. He did a very thorough inspection and spent time with me to explain everything in detail. I feel confident going into this- thanks Chris!
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Natasha Williams
2022-02-19
Verified
Can’t speak highly enough of the Service Chris offered. He was extremely professional and accommodating to my needs. When there was an issue he felt I needed additional professional information on he was able to provide me with a list of people to speak with and spoke with them also to clearly explain the issues. He was prompt and always willing to go the extra mile. I would not hesitate to recommend him or use his services again.
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Emmett Berry
2022-02-03
Verified
Chris did a pre-purchase building inspection for our unit. I found Chris very professional and easy to speak with. Chris was more than happy to answer our queries and provide direction on where to go to fix any problems identified.
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Scott Schorr
2022-01-26
Verified
I can’t imagine a better building inspector than Chris Westcott of Hobart Building Inspectors. Chris was totally professional at every level and his inspection report covered more than everything we needed to make an informed decision on a property we were interested in. I can’t recommend Chris highly enough.
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Brooke Walling
2022-01-18
Verified
Chris was an absolute professional to deal with when we were purchasing a property from interstate. He patiently explained to me how to go about about the building clause when I had no idea. His advice was fantastic. Chris attended the property we wanted to buy at very short notice and provided a detailed report with photos within hours. He paid attention to detail and flagged anything which was a potential issue, recommending we get it checked further. Luckily for us, there were no issues but we appreciated Chris helping us through the process and giving us piece of mind. We highly recommend Chris and would not hesitate to use him again in the future.
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brendan healy
2022-01-03
Verified
Chis is very thorough with his report and would recommend him to anyone buying locally but especially interstate. Would not hesitate to use him again.
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Lewis Johns
2021-12-14
Verified
Chris did a great job for us on a pre-purchase inspection. Clearly he has a great eye for detail and pointed out a lot of small things you would easily miss.
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Hall O'Meagher
2021-08-27
Verified
We were interstate buyers in Tasmania and used Chris from Hobart Building Inspections on recommendation. He was friendly and very thorough, really investING the time to inspect the property in great detail. I would highly recommend his services.
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