Mr Inspector, a qualified building inspector in Melbourne carries out pre-purchase building and pest inspections Melbourne wide. The above photo depicts what is a minor defect that is required under the Australian Standards for building inspections to be included in all house inspection reports.
Some building inspectors may class this as a major defect due to a leak possible causing further deterioration to the dwelling e.g. the vanity. Technically it probably is but such as easy fix that we believe this is a minor/maintenance defect.
All taps, traps, plumbing and toilets are checked by Mr Inspector during his house inspections as required by the Australian Standards for pre-purchase building insepctions.
Peter has a Diploma of Building Surveying which makes him one of the few in Melbourne who are Qualified to carry out building inspections as per the Building Act 1993. He is also qualified in Timber Pest Inspections (Cert 3), Pool Barrier Inspection (Certificate 11077454) and Non-Friable Asbestos Awareness and removal.