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Important Information Regarding the Scope and Limitations of the building Inspection and condition Report
1)         Our building inspection and pre-purchase condition report does not include or consider compliance with any building regulations or building act, local law or by-law. Our building inspection and pre-purchase condition reports are limited to the areas that could reasonably be accessed at the time of the inspection and are a visual inspection only. During the course of the inspection we do not and will not use any invasive measures or techniques to dismantle, move, or break apart anything (to include floor coverings, furniture, stored items, appliances, insulation, linings, cladding, plantings or debris) without the property owner's written permission. We will not inspect areas where safe unobstructed access is not available. When considering if a defect is significant or not, the age and type of building must also be considered. All items will be assessed in consideration of similar properties of the same age that have been reasonably maintained.

2)                  No inspection will be made for the identification of, or comment on, and the exclusion of, but not limited to, Footing below ground, Concealed damp-proof course, Electrical installations, operation of smoke detectors, light switches, and fittings, TV, Sound and Communications and Security systems, Concealed plumbing, Adequacy of roof drainage as installed, Gas fittings and fixtures, Air-conditioning, Automatic garage door and/or gate mechanisms, Swimming pools and associated filtration, heating and similar equipment, The operation of fireplaces and solid fuel heaters including chimneys and flues, Alarm systems, intercom systems, Soft floor coverings, Electrical appliances including dishwashers, incinerators, ovens, ducted vacuum systems, Paint coatings except external protective coatings, Health hazards (e.g., allergies, soil toxicity, lead content, radon, presence of asbestos or urea formaldehyde) Timber and metal sizes and adequacy, Concealed tie-downs and bracing, Timber pest activity, Other mechanical or electrical equipment such as inclinators, Soil conditions, Control joints, Sustainable development provisions, concealed framing or any areas concealed by linings/sidings, Landscaping, Rubbish, Mold, illegal building or plumbing or electrical work, Stored items, Insulation, Furniture and accessories, Energy efficiency, lighting efficiency, Environmental matters, Water tanks, Dams, Pumps, Septic systems, On site water treatment systems. Unless otherwise stated the inspector has not gained access to any neighbouring properties and is therefore unable to comment upon the external state of any boundary fencing. Settlement cracking and/or movement are a normal occurrence in most buildings and can occur at any time including the early life of a new building or extension, if cracking is noted the only way to determine if the movement has ceased is to monitor the cracking over a period of time (12 months is recommended). A qualified pest expert did not prepare this report, therefore any comments in this regard are from general observation only However these items can be upon request included in a Special Purpose Inspection

3)                  Our building inspection and pre-purchase condition reports do not comment on the proximity or not of railway, flight paths, traffic, fire protection, heritage concerns, durability of surfaces, life expectancy of materials, noise levels or health and safety issues. This report is not a guarantee that that defects and/or damage does not exist in any sections or areas that full unrestricted access could not be gained. This building inspection and pre-purchase condition report does not make comment on sub surface drainage, rising damp, seepage or leaks that may be subject to prevailing weather conditions at times other than the inspection time. Many drainage problems are difficult to detect particularly if there has been prolonged dry periods prior to the inspection. The only way to determine if the site drainage is adequate is for the site to be inspected during or after extended heavy rain periods. However these items can be upon request included in a Special Purpose Inspection.

4)         This building inspection and pre-purchase condition report is made solely for the use of our client (the purchaser of this report). We accept no responsibility or liability, in contract or tort, to any third party who may rely on this report in part or wholly. Any third party relying on this report does so at their own risk. You must read and understand this report in its entirety before acting on it.

5)         You must contact the inspector who carried out your building inspection and pre-purchase condition report. Often it is very difficult to fully explain situations, problems, access difficulties, building faults or importance in a manner that is readily understandable by the reader. Should you have any difficulty in understanding anything contained within this building, pre-purchase or condition report, then you must immediately contact the inspector and have it explained to you. If you have any questions at all or require any clarification then you must contact the inspector prior to acting on this building, pre-purchase or condition report.

6)         Annual Inspections. Independent Property Inspections recommends regular competent building inspections should be carried out at least annually but more frequent inspections are strongly recommended. Regular building inspections will not prevent defects, but will help in the early detection and allow remedial treatment to be commenced sooner and damage to be minimised. Due to the degree of risk of structural movement in a property Independent Property Inspections strongly recommends an inspection and a written building defects or condition report in accord with AS 4349.1 is conducted at this property every twelve months and all regular maintenance is carried out.

Testimonial

Hi Leon, again!

Thank you for doing our inspection at such short notice, I know you went out of your way to make it happen for us and both Rob and I are really grateful. You’ll be pleased to know we got the house at the Auction and paid much less than we were prepared to pay. However we would not have even put a bid in unless we had your report first. We got caught badly the last time by not having an inspection done and it cost us over twenty thousand in repairs. Anyway I just wanted to thank you we are both fans of Independent Property Inspections and we will be recommending your services when ever we can.

Forever grateful, Rob & Joan Rawlins. Churchill Ave. Sandy Bay.