If you’re looking for a thorough Building Inspection that gives you a detailed written report and photographs then Alert Home Inspections is your answer. Looking for expert advice to save you from a potentially costly, disastrous mistake? Are you looking for an honest opinion from someone who has the experience to find defects they may have been overlooked or unnoticed previously – issues that could be costly to rectify afterwards.
Separate Pest Inspection
Based in Brisbane, we service the greater Brisbane area extending from the northern Gold Coast to the southern Sunshine Coast and all areas in between including Ipswich, helping families to lessen the risk and feel more comfortable and secure about their home purchases.
We encourage our clients to be present at the Building inspection where possible. The inspection usually lasts approximately 1.5 hours on average depending on the condition of the property and number of defects discovered. We will inspect the following but not limited to:
The exterior of the building
– for structural damage to walls and footings, water proofing membranes, Flashings, barrier protection, timber decks, covered patios etc.
The interior of the building
– for damage, installation operational condition of the roof and wall linings (cracking, paint damage, settlement issues, water damage etc.), doors, windows, wall and floor tiles, moisture dampness to bathrooms – leaking showers/ plumbing etc.
The roof exterior
– where accessible for potential roof leaks due to damaged roof covering, flashings, gutters and non-compliant roof structures for example.
The roof space
– we inspect the roofing members for decay, structural defects, tie down security, evidence of roof leaks, ceiling damage, insulation, flashings etc.
The site
– for condition of the fencing and gates, driveways (structural cracking), retaining walls, site drainage, covered patios and any other external structures present ie. garden sheds, clothes lines etc.