Brief Example of Main Items Checked
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Photos are taken throughout the report to backup comments and give you a better understanding of any problems, put them in perspective also help avoid arguments. Photos do not lie, they tell the full story!
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Sketch showing approximate location of buildings on the property and relationship to north, for ease of reference
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Site and surface drainage
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Fences and paving
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Illegal structures *
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Individual buildings and structures on the property, condition of each are noted in detail. Sheds, carport, garage, pergola, patio roof structures
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Retaining walls
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Building exterior
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Roof exterior (if safely accessible)
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Roof interior (where accessible)
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Sub–floor (where accessible)
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Building interior
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Wiring*
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Plumbing*
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Termites*
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If a Safety switch is fitted
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If a Smoke detector is fitted
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Comparison check list of items to others of its type and age. This gives you a better understanding of the report
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Areas accessed and not accessed, and reasons why no access was gained. Areas requiring further access
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List of main items requiring attention or worth noting
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Overall summary and comparison to other buildings of its type and age
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Suggested useful links
* Regarding illegal structures, comments maybe made, but bear in mind that the report is NOT a compliance check. A list of what appear to be additions, may be compiled to help when your searches are carried out.
* These items are checked by a licensed builder only. An expert must be employed in the areas of specialised knowledge, if required.
Also refer to my Posts and photos to get a better understanding of the lengths we are prepared to go over and above others to produce a report that is second to none!