Pre-Purchase Building Inspection
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Pre-Purchase Building Inspection
Buying a property without a proper inspection can leave you exposed to hidden damage, expensive repairs and nasty surprises after settlement.
Douglas provides detailed pre purchase inspections tailored to your goals, whether you are buying an investment property, family home or renovation project. Every report is written in plain English, with clear photos and practical advice so you can move forward with confidence.
A property may look perfect during an open inspection, but many serious issues are often hidden behind fresh paint, furniture, floor coverings or roof spaces.
Our Pre Purchase Inspection Reports are designed to uncover those hidden problems before you commit to buying.
Douglas completes a thorough inspection of the property’s accessible areas, looking for structural defects, moisture damage, movement, roof issues, termite activity, drainage concerns and signs of poor workmanship or neglected maintenance.
Importantly, Douglas tailors his advice to your goals.
For example, an investor may be comfortable with cosmetic repairs or minor maintenance issues if the property stacks up financially, while an owner occupier may want a home that is ready to move into without major work.
Your report will provide:
- A clear summary of defects and concerns
- Photographs of identified issues
- Practical recommendations
- Information about what is urgent and what can be monitored
- Advice on whether further specialist assessment may be required
Reports are typically delivered within 24 hours, allowing you to act quickly during cooling off periods and negotiations.
How We Assist our Clients
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. We provide a verbal summary and are available to walk you through the findings so you know exactly what it means before and after the report.
Yes my reports often contain 200 odd photos are included to show exactly what we find, along with easy-to-understand explanations. You get a property condition report which is far superior to a AS4349.1 report.
We focus on visible and accessible areas. We don’t carry out invasive inspections (like opening walls) or specialist reports (e.g. electrical and plumbing compliance or asbestos testing), but we’ll flag anything that needs further investigation.
Yes and it’s encouraged. Walking through the property with the inspector at the end of the inspection gives you a clearer understanding of any issues found. However, having someone at the beginning of inspection just slows me down and is unwarranted because important things can be missed. Real Estate Agents are kind enough to allow access and having a purchaser and inspector present during the inspection is highly frowned upon and unnecessary.
You’ll typically receive a detailed written report within 24 hours, often the same day.
Contact Information
Get in touch with our team to book an inspection or request a quote.