{"id":679,"date":"2013-03-26T06:19:12","date_gmt":"2013-03-25T19:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.houspect.com.au\/wa\/?p=679"},"modified":"2018-09-06T15:58:57","modified_gmt":"2018-09-06T05:58:57","slug":"what-is-a-building-inspection-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.houspect.com.au\/wa\/blog\/entry\/what-is-a-building-inspection-report.html","title":{"rendered":"What is a building inspection report?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Q&A<\/p>\n
with Houspect Building Inspections WA Director Chris Walsh<\/p>\n
What is a building inspection report?<\/strong><\/p>\n
A report is a visual assessment by an inspector to identify any structural and\/or significant defects of the major building components of a property that are visible at the time of the property inspection. It should be completed by a registered builder with years of experience, accurately detail a property\u2019s condition, explain in simple terms what needs to be fixed, and meet the Australian Standard for building inspections, AS4349. It shouldn\u2019t be seen as an all-encompassing report that deals with every aspect of a property.<\/p>\n
What types of reports are available?<\/strong><\/p>\n
Pre-purchase inspection reports and homes under construction reports.<\/p>\n
Who should request a report?<\/strong><\/p>\n
If sellers want the best price for their property, they should identify and rectify any property defects prior to the listing so that the real estate transaction occurs trouble free. For the buyer, it’s important they know what they are buying to avoid potential financial heartache. Purchasing a new home is usually the largest investment you make in a lifetime, so every written real estate offer should state that a pre-purchase inspection be undertaken. When people decide to purchase a second-hand car, their first thought is to have it inspected for mechanical defaults. Purchasing a house shouldn\u2019t be any different.<\/p>\n
What should a report address?<\/strong><\/p>\n
A report should examine a home\u2019s:<\/p>\n
* Internal and external roofing \n* Roof frame \n* Internal and external walls \n* Patios, balconies and stairs \n* Guttering and downpipes \n* Pool areas, pergolas and paving \n* Internal and external windows and frames.<\/p>\n