What does the inspection involve?

We'll check your proposed purchase from top to bottom, inside and out, including a visual inspection of wiring and plumbing. We may, if any doubt exists, recommend you have them checked by a licensed specialist... or we can ar­range that for you.

Pest inspection
Be Aware of any inspector who claims to be both a building and pest expert. Please ask us for advice.

Is it necessary for you to attend the inspection?

No. However if you'd like to be there, Nick or Shayne will welcome the opportunity to conduct a more personalised inspection with you.

How can you help?

During your own inspections you may have noticed some areas of concern. Please note them down so Nick or Shayne can pay them particular attention. Especially if you have future plans for the home, they will be delighted to give you advice and ideas from their experience as renovators and restorers.

What if a major fault or defect is detected?

Don't despair! Firstly it is very rare. And really, most faults can be fixed. Secondly, after an accurate assessment of the problem and the cost of rectification are established, you will be in a position to NEGOTIATE through the agent with the vendor. 

Sadly, some inspectors seem to be "panic merchants" and don't take the trouble to give the intending buyer the calm and rational facts. Many a sale has fallen through unnecessarily and a real "dream home" lost. 

Minor Defects?

All houses, especially old ones have many minor faults and while these are noticed, we find it unproductive and unnecessary to list them. We'll happily give you advice on repair and any preventative measures required to protect your investment. 

How soon will you have your results? 

Instantly. If you join us on the inspection, we will give you a verbal report then and there. If you can't be there we will personally phone through the results as early as it suits you. Your typed (confidential) report will follow in by fax or email to you or your solicitor as you direct.

Helpful information 

Call us at your leisure, and we will find a time to suit both of us. (We don't mind being called on a weekend.) 

A PROFESSIONAL Pre-Purchase House Inspection protects you from making a bad buying decision

Buying a house... particularly an older house can be risky business. More than likely your decision will be O.K.., but wouldn't you like to know for CERTAIN? There are all sorts of "traps" that you should be aware of before you settle your contract.

There is some risk that the house may have structural problems not noticed by the un­trained eye... problems that could cost you many thousands of dollars later. Your new "dream home" could have any number of unapproved alterations and additions.

So you DO need the protection of a professionally conducted inspection before you commit your hard earned dollars.

But a correctly done inspection should be more
than just picking faults too!

You know, when you find a house that "feels' right, chances are you HAVE chosen a sound investment. OUR task is simply to give you the information to make an INFORMED bovine decision.

Importantly, that DOESN'T mean we focus only on the "bad". Unlike some building inspectors who try to outdo each other with how mangy faults they can get into a ten or fifteen page report, we advise you intelligently of the good (as well as the bad).

For example, if the home you've chosen has a magnificent aspect that makes the rooms warm in winter and cool in summer... or has an unusually magnificent feature like solid timber doors or a valuable staircase, we'll tell you that too.

If the house lends itself to renovation or creative extensions, we'll give you freely of our 30 years experience in restoration and renovation to advise you.

You see, buying a home should be seen from BOTH sides of the argument... not just picking faults for the sake of it. Otherwise you may miss out on a real bargain that one day you'll love.

IMPORTANT!

Yes! We have Professional Indemnity
Insurance. Please ask us or your
solicitor what this means to you.

Please join us if you can. 

When you join us on the inspection it will be our pleasure to answer any questions in rela­tion to future renovations etc...

The inspection will take at least one hour, for a small involving inspection in the ceiling and under the house, if applicable. If time is a problem, arrange for your agent to meet us 30 minutes earlier, and then join us for the balance of your inspection. By then we will have assessed the major problem areas.

You may need an estimate of the replacement cost for insurance. With our up to date experi­ence in the building industry, we can provide an accurate assessment ml the spot.

Phone us direct on
3278 1362 or 3375 1893
Nick 0412 711 48 7 or
Shayne 0413 138 013

How do you arrange your inspection?

JUST PHONE US and give us the name and phone number of your agent, we will take it from there. The cost is fixed and covers the comprehen­sive inspection, and follow up report. Our Inspections have saved many people many thousands of dollars.

Not just “any” inspectors!

Nick Newton had his formal training in architecture. He is a registered builder (previous winner of "House of the year"), with experience in commercial as well as residential construction. For the last 20 years, Nick has been specialising in the area of construction that is his passion-helping owners restoring their home to its former glory... or helping with renovating and extending.

Shayne Donald, a BSA licensed contractor with extensive experience in private and commercial maintenance and, like Nick, an interest iii restoration toward all style of houses. The extensive training that Shayne has undergone through Nick contributes to a professionally conducted and well informed inspection.

We enjoy people and will be delighted to talk to you without obligation about your up coming purchase.

Call Nick or Shayne now on
3278 1362 or 3375 1893
Mobile Nick 0412 711 487
Mobile Shayne 0413 138 013
Registered Address:
PO Box 1160 Oxley Q 4075 Fax: 3375 1480

Building Inspection Registration No. 11187 Member of Queensland Master Builders Assoc.