Units & Townhouses Building Inspection Reports. What is Checked & Accessed.
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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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Common property (where accessible, without entering private property areas).
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Fences, paving
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Retaining walls
- *Illegal structures
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Garage, shed, carport, patio roof structure, pergola
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Building exterior (where accessible without entering private property areas)
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External walls (where accessible without entering private property areas)
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Stairs or steps
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Walkways
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Balcony
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Sub-floor (if applicable or accessible)
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Roof exterior (if applicable and safely accessible)
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Roof interior (if applicable and accessible)
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Unit or townhouse interior
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Plumbing *
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Wiring *
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Pest control *
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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 building or property inspection report
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Overall summary and comparison to other buildings of its type and age
* 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 building inspection report that is second to none!