A pre-purchase inspection is vital, especially in older homes and buildings, which are likely to have aged naturally or have not had proper maintenance. Before you invest in a home or any property, building inspection to check for pests, and to examine plumbing and electrical features is important. This work must be done by professional building inspectors to make sure every stone is turned.
The inspector checks the footings and walls foundations.
Ceiling, windows, and doors are inspected too.
A thorough inspection of the roof and framing
Plumbing systems and any traces of dampness
Any illegal extension connected to the property
Electrical wiring
Pest inspections are also included and carried out by pre-purchase building inspectors. Reasons to hire experts include:
They can quickly identify signs of pests that can destroy property such as termites and white ants. They will spot infestation signs and warn you about the property.
Hollow woods may not be easy to notice for an ordinary home buyer. But pest inspectors will spot excavated woods, which are usually eaten from the inside by terminates.
Another sign of termites identified via building inspection is blistering paint on windows, walls, and windows.
Moist areas create a breeding hub for infestations, but a professional inspector will check and examine them to determine possible damage of the property.
Checking for any untreated timber. This means all garden areas must be inspected.
Some of these critical signs are not easy to identify. What you need in Melbourne is a team of professional pre-purchase building inspections. They ensure that you buy a quality property that will not cost you a fortune to repair. Contact BPI North Melbourne today!
Insulation in this roof void is in contact with the back of the recessed light fixtures causing a potential fire hazard. Insulation must be kept clear of the backs of recessed lights by at least 200mm or a cowl (available from all electrical supply stores) should be placed around such lights to prevent insulation from contacting lights.
“At BPI we use the latest Thermal imaging cameras and moisture meters for all our Pre-Purchase / Building and Pest inspections,
So if you are looking at buying or selling a property, please free call our office today on 1800 505 640 or send us an email at melbournenorth@bpic.com.au , So remember… For Professional Service Call the BPI Guy!”
Take full advantage of the tax deductions you are entitled to as a commercial or residential property investor with a tax depreciation schedule inspection report from BPI.
If you are about to invest in something as big as a house, it pays to know exactly what you are buying. We’ll conduct a thorough inspection of the interior and exterior of your home including the roof and subfloor.
Termite infestations are very common in Melbourne and throughout Victoria. If you suspect you have termites, contact us immediately; we will conduct a timber pest inspection using the latest technology, and provide a maintenance plan to keep them at bay.
All of our consultants and building inspectors are covered by full public liability and professional indemnity insurance and are members of organisations such as The Master Builders Association, The Housing Industry Association, The Australian Institute of Building Consultants and The Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association.
I am very amazed by the work done by Troy.He is an absolute professional.He called and explained the report which made it easy for me.I will definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a building and pest inspection.
Excellent, prompt and efficient service. Troy was great to deal with, keeping us updated and explaining everything we needed to know! Would recommend to anyone.
Such an amazing and effortless process! Troy was super prompt and communication was faultless. It’s so refreshing to deal with a business that cares and delivers exactly what it promises. Look no further for your building & pest inspection needs. It was just so hassle free; something that can’t be said for most things these days. Troy, you’re a true professional offering impeccable service!
Great person to deal with. Friendly, professional and able to accomodate for quick turn around time for building and pest inspection. Troy explains report findings and technical terms in easy to understand manner, for a layman like myself who has no clue. I called him subsequently to ask him a few matters in the report (which he had already explained earlier) and he took the time and effort to go through these in detail again. He also provided tips on how to address/maintain issues with the property going forward.Definitely recommend.
Great person to deal with. Friendly, professional and able to accomodate for quick turn around time for building and pest inspection. Troy explains report findings and technical terms in easy to understand manner, for a layman like myself who has no clue. I called him subsequently to ask him a few matters in the report (which he had already explained earlier) and he took the time and effort to go through these in detail again. He also provided tips on how to address/maintain issues with the property going forward.Definitely recommend.
AMAZING Customer service, both friendly and professional. Communication was extremely prompt. The report was very detailed and easy to comprehend and cheaper than others I was quoted for. I cannot recommend Troy highly enough, he made this process so easy for me.
Great prompt service at short notice. Very tnorough in'spection and gave a comprehensive written report. Troy took the time to explain everything clearly. Highly recommend Troy and will definitely use his services if the need arises in the future.
Amazing service! Report was excellent and very detailed. Troy was such a pleasure to deal with and took the time to explain everything to us along with giving us comfort about our concerns. Everything was beyond our expectations. Highly recommend Troy!
I needed to get an inspection done as a property owner. Troy provided and excellent and very detailed report. He also went above and beyond what I expected by spending a lot of time talking to me explaining his findings. I highly recommend this business if you want a quality building inspection carried out.
We would highly recommend Troy for your building inspection. He was easy to communicate with, explained everything in a way we could understand and took the time to answer any of our questions. Highly reliable and provided a detail report. Thanks Jacinta and Shaun!
Troy has exceeded my expectations! His customer service skills are outstanding. I requested a building & pest inspection which was done within 48hrs and included a comprehensive report upon completion. The service that BPI offers is amazing, affordable, efficient & professional. Guarantee won’t disappoint.
Troy and the team at BPI Melbourne were efficient, thorough and approachable. Not only was the B&P report comprehensive, Troy gave me a courtesy call after the inspection to explain everything he saw ahead of the report being emailed to me. He even offered some renovation ideas for the property down the track! I highly recommend BPI Melbourne!
I have used Troy’s service twice now and couldn’t recommend him more highly. He picked up a major issue with a unit I was purchasing and assisted me to get out of the contract. Second time around I am now moving ahead confidently with my purchase. His reports are very thorough and his service is timely and professional. Thank you Troy from a very happy soon to be home owner! 😁🙏🏻
I had a great experience with BPI Melbourne, Troy did the building inspection for us and he was of great help. He explained everything thoroughly and based on his report we were able to reduce the purchase price based on the amount of work needed to be done with the property. I would highly recommend them to anyone.