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Pre-Purchase Building Inspections in Deanside

Buying in Deanside often means a house only a few years old, sold by its first owner. We inspect it under AS 4349.1 before you sign or before your cooling off period ends, and tell you what matters.

  • AS 4349.1 visual inspection
  • Structure and movement first
  • Safety hazards flagged clearly
  • Roof space where safe to enter
  • Moisture meter on wet areas
  • Summary on page one
  • Report by the next day
  • Call the inspector before you sign
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What is included

What is included in a Deanside pre-purchase building inspection

A pre-purchase inspection is a visual inspection of readily accessible areas under AS 4349.1. It reports significant items: structural damage, conditions conducive to structural damage, and safety hazards.

Structure and movement

  • Brick cracks measured
  • Corner cracks at openings
  • Lintels and heads level

Around the walls

  • Ground falling to the house
  • Soil against cladding
  • Trees near footings

Brick veneer

  • Weep holes clear of soil
  • Sealant at frames
  • Damp at the wall base

Roof covering

  • Tiles and ridges
  • Valleys and flashings
  • Gutters and downpipes

Roof space

  • Framing where visible
  • Insulation coverage
  • Signs of past leaks

Wet areas

  • Cracked tiles
  • Failed sealant
  • Moisture readings

Safety hazards

  • Loose balustrades
  • Trip points on paths
  • Unsafe steps

Doors and windows

  • Sticking or binding
  • Weather stops
  • Glazing damage

24 checkpoints across 8 areas on a standard Deanside pre-purchase building inspection. Anything locked, stacked with materials or unsafe to reach on the day is named in the report as not inspected, never quietly passed.

Sample findings

Sample defects found during our pre-purchase inspections in Melbourne's west

Major and safety items from a pre-purchase inspection in Braybrook, the same categories we report on Deanside resales.

Major movement in an external wall, needing a structural engineer before purchase, found during a pre-purchase inspection in Braybrook
Major movement in an external wall, needing a structural engineer before purchase, Braybrook
Crack through the brick veneer between 1mm and 5mm, wide enough to admit moisture, found during a pre-purchase inspection in Braybrook
Crack through the brick veneer between 1mm and 5mm, wide enough to admit moisture, Braybrook
Cracks running from the corners of an opening, a sign of soil movement, found during a pre-purchase inspection in Braybrook
Cracks running from the corners of an opening, a sign of soil movement, Braybrook
Steel lintels over the front door and windows set out of level, found during a pre-purchase inspection in Braybrook
Steel lintels over the front door and windows set out of level, Braybrook
Loose balustrade, a safety hazard that needs fixing straight away, found during a pre-purchase inspection in Braybrook
Loose balustrade, a safety hazard that needs fixing straight away, Braybrook
Garden soil built up against the cladding, below the 150mm clearance required, found during a pre-purchase inspection in Braybrook
Garden soil built up against the cladding, below the 150mm clearance required, Braybrook
Weep holes sitting too close to the ground, inviting damp into the wall, found during a pre-purchase inspection in Braybrook
Weep holes sitting too close to the ground, inviting damp into the wall, Braybrook
Cracked tiles that can let water through to the substrate beneath, found during a pre-purchase inspection in Braybrook
Cracked tiles that can let water through to the substrate beneath, Braybrook
Old sealant failed and missing in sections, opening a path for moisture, found during a pre-purchase inspection in Braybrook
Old sealant failed and missing in sections, opening a path for moisture, Braybrook
Major damage visible in a wall or ceiling lining, found during a pre-purchase inspection in Braybrook
Major damage visible in a wall or ceiling lining, Braybrook
Our inspectors reviewing a report together
Why Deanside owners choose us

Independent. Licensed. Insured.

  • The inspector who walks your Deanside house is the one who writes and signs the report.
  • Findings are measured against your contract, the NCC and the Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2015.
  • Wind exposure on open Melton ground makes bracing and tie-down a priority at every frame visit.
  • Questions after the report go straight to the inspector, by phone, for as long as the build runs.
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FAQ

Pre-Purchase Building Inspections in Deanside: common questions

Which items does a Deanside pre-purchase inspection leave out?

Electrical wiring and switchboards, gas, plumbing operation and testing, appliances, heating and cooling, pools and spas, garage door motors, concealed framing and footings, timber pests unless you add AS 4349.3, asbestos and mould testing, and any area that is not readily accessible.

Is a near-new Deanside house worth inspecting?

Yes. Movement cracking, drainage problems and unfinished builder items often show in the first few years, and the builder's warranty may still be useful to the next owner.

Auction is on Saturday. Can you fit the inspection in?

Usually within a few days of the booking, with the report the following day. Put the auction date in the comments box of the quote form.

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