Pre-purchase building and pest inspection
Sample property, Camberwell VIC
Summary
Overall: the house is in fair condition for its age. The roof ridge and the subfloor damp are the items to deal with first.
Findings
Found: Cracked ridge capping and loose pointing on the north ridge. Water stains in the roof space below.
Suggested: Have a roofer re-bed and re-point the ridge, then check the timber below once dry.
Found: Damp soil and poor ventilation under the rear bathroom. Two stumps show signs of movement.
Suggested: Have a plumber check for a leak and a re-stumping contractor assess the two stumps.
Found: No handrail on four timber steps down to the garden.
Suggested: Fit a handrail before the steps are used regularly.
Found: Cracked grout and failing silicone around the shower base.
Suggested: Re-grout and re-seal to stop water getting behind the tiles.
Found: Sticking window sash and a cracked pane in the lower corner.
Suggested: Ease the sash and replace the pane.
Found: No active timber pests found at the time of inspection. Garden bed built up against the rear wall.
Suggested: Lower the garden bed below the floor level and keep the subfloor vents clear.
Areas inspected
- Roof covering and roof space
- Subfloor and footings where accessible
- Walls, ceilings, windows and doors
- Wet areas and signs of leaks
- Timber pests and conducive conditions
- Decks, balconies, fences and paths
Sample report for display purposes only. The address, findings and inspector are not real.