What we inspect

South Coast Home Check uses a proprietary home inspection checklist and report template to ensure all accessible areas of the house are inspected and a comprehensive building inspection report is provided.

Building Condition Inspections and Reports

Building Reports are in compliance with Australian Standards 4349.1 (Property Inspections For Residential Buildings)

The purpose of the building inspection is to know what your buying and where you stand. After all, it is your right. The building inspection can also determine inadequate or substandard workmanship. Pre-purchase inspections are carried on properties of any age. Defects are found on most properties. The significance of the defects are assessed to qualify their impact on you. In maintaining the quality of the inspection and report, Australian Standard AS4349.1 is used as the minimum requirement. The inspection is a visual examination of the accessible physical structures and systems of the property.

The 160+ Point Inspection

Foundations

Walls, floors and ceilings (includes moisture meter readings)

Waterproofing of wet areas (includes moisture meter readings)

Walls, floors and ceilings

Subfloor and floor framing (includes moisture meter readings)

Roof framing

Windows and doors

Garages and outbuildings

Site drainage

Patios, decks, balconies and pergolas

Retaining walls, concrete paths and paving

Pools and fences

Cabinets, built-in wardrobes and appliances

Roof covering

Gutters, downpipes and flashing

Skylights. Roof penetrations and chimneys

Hot water service

Structural Timber Pest Inspections & Reports

Pest Inspections are in compliance with Australian Standards 4349.3 (Timber Pest Inspection Reports).

Interior

Exterior

Subfloor

Roof Cavity/Void

Outbuildings

Fences

Trees & Stumps

South Coast Home Check is not involved with the physical eradication/treatment of structural timber pests, but will bring attention to the present, past and/or the potential existence of structural timber pests such as termites (all species), Carpenter ants, beetles (such as Powderpost, Furniture and Ambrosia), wood decay fungus and chemical delighnification. Nuisance and public health pests are only commented on if the need exists.