FAQs

Mon - Sat 7.00am / 7.00pm

An invoice will be emailed prior to the inspec.on day. Our preferred payment is direct deposit, we also except credit card, and cash payments.

South East Building Inspec.ons will inspect all accessible areas of the property and site for termites and building defects as per Australian Standards 4349.1 and 4349.3

Gympie To Glasshouse Mountains

Depending on the size of the property, the typical residen.al property inspec.on can take between 1 to 1.30 hours

Yes. Australian Standards state, all inspec.on companies carry professional indemnity and public liability insurance. In the event that a structural defect or major defect was missed by inspectors, you can be compensated for repairs by the inspec.on company or by the insurance company. Insurance is also one of the reasons why it’s important to rely on a building inspector instead of a non-professional contact. For example, even if you have a friend who is a licensed builder or who has experience in construction, their valuable advice may not mean much if they don’t have the insurance coverage to back it up.

Being at the inspection is optional, yes it can make explanations easier some.mes, however o^en clients are interstate or international purchasers, making it difficult to a3end. A phone call is made to the client after the inspection for those that can’t attend.

During the visual inspection, a summary of the proper.es age, construction type, and general condition is reported.

Yes the roof space is inspected. You should however be aware that some roof spaces with low pitch insufficient access and or air conditioning ducts are difficult to inspect fully. In some roofs the full area cannot be inspected due to limited access.

The subfloor space will be inspected as long as access is available, limitations are often encountered in this area.

The purpose of the visual inspec.on AS 4349.1 and As 4349.3 is to provide advise to the client regarding the condition of the building and the site at the time of inspection. A pre-purchase property inspection report only covers or deals with any evidence of:- Structural Damage; Conditions Conducive to structural damage; any Major Defects, and any Serious Safety Hazards

A building inspection should be performed, so the client can make a informed decision about the condition of the property prior to purchasing.

A building inspection should be performed, prior to purchase before your contract becomes unconditional, vendors will o^en request a building inspection, prior to selling there property. This inspection process gives the vendor information regarding the condition prior to sale, defects are normally rectified under this process

Once the Building Inspection has been completed the reports are available within 24hrs

A building inspection can be arranged 24 to 48 hours before the date of inspection, at the latest. To secure an appointment, it’s best to arrange for an inspection days or weeks before. We can arrange access to the property with the real estate or selling agent.

Yes. We also provide pest Inspections AS 4349.3

The building consultant is always contactable after the report has been forwarded on, to answer any questions.

If you want peace of mind, a professional, reliable expert building inspector, with 40 years of knowledge and experience within the building industry.

Yes. We guarantee that we perform our inspections, in accordance with AS 4349.1 and AS 4349.3. Our reports are based on a professional opinion, regarding the condition of the property at the time of inspection.

Terms and Conditions are supplied with the pre-inspection agreement prior to inspections as per AS 4349.1