{"id":7,"date":"2013-12-13T04:02:56","date_gmt":"2013-12-13T04:02:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mrinspector.com.au\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2023-06-13T00:57:54","modified_gmt":"2023-06-13T00:57:54","slug":"inspection-report","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mrinspector.com.au\/inspection-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Inspection Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5>Mr Inspectors Building Inspection Reports are detailed with over 1000 potential defects to assess.<\/h5>\n<h5>The reports contain labelled photographs of defects and the report is emailed to you on the same day as the inspection.<\/h5>\n<h5>You report can be anywhere from 80-130 pages depending on issues found and number of photos.<\/h5>\n<p>Having carried out in excess of 10,000 <a href=\"https:\/\/mrinspector.com.au\/\">Building Inspections Melbourne<\/a> wide since 2004, experience has shown us what our customers want from a building and pest inspection report. \u00a0We know you want the following and we provide the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Detailed and Easy to Read <a title=\"Building &amp; Pest Inspections Melbourne\" href=\"https:\/\/mrinspector.com.au\/what-we-do\/building-and-pest-inspections\/\">Building and Pest Inspection<\/a> reports that are from\u00a080 to 130 pages long.<\/li>\n<li>High Quality Photographs to help you understand the defect. Labelled with arrows and commentary.<\/li>\n<li>What\u00a0Structural defects, Major defects, Safety hazards and Minor defects are present.<\/li>\n<li>How to get these defects fixed.<\/li>\n<li>A report emailed to you on the day.<\/li>\n<li>An inspection report that is extremely detailed, but self-explanatory.<\/li>\n<li>An inspection report that will\u00a0explain all the defects at the home including under the house and in the roof space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Remember, Mr Inspector helped develop an<a href=\"http:\/\/www.myinspectionapp.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> inspection software program<\/a> currently being sold around the world\u00a0so you can be confident you are getting one of the most detailed and comprehensive inspection reports in Melbourne, if not Australia. Unfortunately for us, our report format is copied by a few other inspectors.<\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"font-size: 0.83em;\">Types of defects included in your report:<\/span><\/h5>\n<h5>ROOF DEFECTS:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Leaks.<\/li>\n<li>Rusted roof sheet and flashing.<\/li>\n<li>Roof sheet lift, roofing nails or screws lifted.<\/li>\n<li>Broken or cracked roof tiles.<\/li>\n<li>Moss buildup on roof cladding.<\/li>\n<li>Hip and ridge capping mortar cracks.<\/li>\n<li>Roof line unevenness \u2013 possible roof frame defects.<\/li>\n<li>Tree overhang.<\/li>\n<li>Chimney condition \u2013 mortar decay, no capping &amp; cracked brick work.<\/li>\n<li>Box gutter condition &#8211; rust, ponding, debris.<\/li>\n<li>Valley gutter condition.<\/li>\n<li>Parapet wall condition.<\/li>\n<li>Flashing lift, gaps and rust.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>GUTTERS &amp; DOWNPIPES:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Gutter rust and Debris.<\/li>\n<li>Inadequate gutter fall or poorly fixed &amp; ponding.<\/li>\n<li>Down pipes not connected to storm water.<\/li>\n<li>Down pipe rust and blockage.<\/li>\n<li>Down pipe bases not aligned.<\/li>\n<li>Down pipe clips detached.<\/li>\n<li>Compliance of roof\u00a0cladding overhang into gutters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>FASCIA &amp; EAVES:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Fascia timber fungal decay and paint deterioration.<\/li>\n<li>Fascia unevenness.<\/li>\n<li>Eave paint deterioration.<\/li>\n<li>Eave detachment.<\/li>\n<li>Eaves damaged by leaking gutters.<\/li>\n<li>Possible Asbestos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>WEATHER BOARDS:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Unevenness \u2013 possible frame defects.<\/li>\n<li>Timber fungal decal and paint deterioration.<\/li>\n<li>Stop baton rot\/detachment.<\/li>\n<li>Plinth board decay.<\/li>\n<li>Plinth boards in contact with soil (conducive to termite infestation)<\/li>\n<li>Inadequate subfloor ventilation or cross flow of air.<\/li>\n<li>Gapping around window frames and junctions (potential water ingress)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>MASONRY CLADDING (BRICK):<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Differential Settlement cracks (major and minor)<\/li>\n<li>Rising Damp.<\/li>\n<li>Mortar decay.<\/li>\n<li>Re-pointed and patched cracks (evidence of past settlement\/movement)<\/li>\n<li>Sill brick cracks and unevenness (common in 70-80\u2019s)<\/li>\n<li>Inadequate subfloor ventilation.<\/li>\n<li>Weep holes blocked (if slab dwelling) \u2013 conducive to termite infestation.<\/li>\n<li>Control joints sufficiently sealed.<\/li>\n<li>Masonry cracking over windows \u2013 normally signs of lintel rust.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>CEMENT SHEET OR POLYSTYRENE CLADDING:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Render deterioration.<\/li>\n<li>Render bubble (damp)<\/li>\n<li>Render cracking \u2013 major and minor)<\/li>\n<li>Render rust spotting \u2013 (normally associated with contaminated sand during render process)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>WINDOWS:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Timber fungal decay \u2013 major and minor.<\/li>\n<li>Cracked window panes.<\/li>\n<li>Patched window rot.<\/li>\n<li>Poor seals and putty.<\/li>\n<li>Sash cords damaged\/broken.<\/li>\n<li>Binding windows.<\/li>\n<li>Damaged or non-operational window mechanisms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>DOORS:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Binding or uneven doors \u2013 sign of differential settlement.<\/li>\n<li>Water damaged or deteriorated door timber.<\/li>\n<li>Non-operational handles and locks.<\/li>\n<li>Door seals.<\/li>\n<li>Lintel rust or deterioration \u2013 may cause cracks above doors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>SUB FLOOR (MOST IMPORTANT PART OF ANY INSPECTION):<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Dampness and water ponding.<\/li>\n<li>Leaking plumbing.<\/li>\n<li>Leaking bathrooms and laundry \u2013 commonly observed.<\/li>\n<li>Timber decay on flooring, joists and bearers.<\/li>\n<li>Stump footings rot or cracked concrete stumps.<\/li>\n<li>Poorly installed stumps \u2013 uneven plumb.<\/li>\n<li>Inadequate or insufficient footings.<\/li>\n<li>Type of floor coverings.<\/li>\n<li>Loose or hanging electrical wiring.<\/li>\n<li>Condition of engaged piers.<\/li>\n<li>Timber debris and rubbish (conducive to termites)<\/li>\n<li>Deteriorated or detached ductwork.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>DECKS, BALCONIES, CARPORTS, GARAGES &amp; PERGOLAS:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Balustrade timber fungal decay.<\/li>\n<li>Balustrade and handrail safety \u2013 minimum of 125 mm gaps required to be deemed safe.<\/li>\n<li>Stairs for stability and timber decay.<\/li>\n<li>Decking or balcony frame condition \u2013 rot, unstable.<\/li>\n<li>Pergola roof frame rot.<\/li>\n<li>Post rot.<\/li>\n<li>Decking timber condition.<\/li>\n<li>Roof condition.<\/li>\n<li>Gutter and downpipe condition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>SHEDS AND GARAGES:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Condition of roof, gutters, downpipes and cladding.<\/li>\n<li>Slab cracking \u2013 major and minor.<\/li>\n<li>Water ingress and drainage.<\/li>\n<li>Rising damp \u2013 common in garages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>SITE &amp; LAND:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Drainage \u2013 blocked drains.<\/li>\n<li>Drainage \u2013 land or paths should fall away from home.<\/li>\n<li>Fence palings\/rails and post decay.<\/li>\n<li>Fence leaning \u2013 unsafe.<\/li>\n<li>Fence cracking.<\/li>\n<li>Pathway cracking and settlement.<\/li>\n<li>Driveway cracking and settlement.<\/li>\n<li>Trees \u2013 any path or wall cracking possible associated with tree roots.<\/li>\n<li>Cracking, rot or leaning in Retaining walls.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mrinspector.com.au\/pool-inspections-melbourne\/\">Pool gates<\/a> not self closing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>\u00a0ROOF FRAME:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Condition of roof cladding \u2013 rust or tile fretting\/cracks\/gaps.<\/li>\n<li>Damaged or cracked framing members.<\/li>\n<li>Leaks.<\/li>\n<li>Insulation type and condition.<\/li>\n<li>Inadequate clearance between insulation and downlights \u2013 fire hazard.<\/li>\n<li>Condition of ductwork \u2013 deteriorated or detached.<\/li>\n<li>Unevenness in roof frame.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>INTERNALS:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Ceiling paint deterioration\/mould\/cracking\/sagging.<\/li>\n<li>Wall cracking \u2013 major and minor.<\/li>\n<li>Rising damp \u2013 moisture readings.<\/li>\n<li>Chimney hearth condition.<\/li>\n<li>Window decay.<\/li>\n<li>Binding windows.<\/li>\n<li>Unevenness in windows \u2013 possible footings settlement.<\/li>\n<li>Cracked window panes.<\/li>\n<li>Door unevenness\/binding\/out of square \u2013 possible footings settlement.<\/li>\n<li>Floor unevenness \u2013 possible footings problems.<\/li>\n<li>Floor bounce and sponginess.<\/li>\n<li>Floor lining condition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>WET AREAS \u2013 KITCHEN, BATHROOMS AND LAUNDRY:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Water Pressure.<\/li>\n<li>Water hammer\/pipe knocking.<\/li>\n<li>Loose and leaking tap ware and pipes.<\/li>\n<li>Shower tile grout deterioration.<\/li>\n<li>Shower tile and screen cracking.<\/li>\n<li>Toilet operability and leaks.<\/li>\n<li>Vanity condition &amp; fixing.<\/li>\n<li>Exhaust fan operability.<\/li>\n<li>Poor sealing of shower screens.<\/li>\n<li>Hot water unit type.<\/li>\n<li>Hot water overflow drained \u2013 conducive to termite infestation.<\/li>\n<li>Shower tap flanges adequately sealed \u2013 prevent leaks behind wall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000;\">TERMITE INSPECTION<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>A full Pest Inspection which is carried out as per Australian Standard 4349.3 \u2013 2010 Inspection of buildings Part 3 \u2013 Timber Pest Inspections.<\/li>\n<li>Any live or past termite activity.<\/li>\n<li>Any excessive moisture readings is included in the Building and Pest Inspection Report.<\/li>\n<li>Any borer damage is assessed and included within the timber pest inspection report.<\/li>\n<li>Any timber fungal decay or rot.<\/li>\n<li>Conducive conditions that would attract termites.<\/li>\n<li>Any structural damage caused by Timber Pests.<\/li>\n<li>Trees, fences, retaining walls, outbuildings are checked.<\/li>\n<li>Safety hazards caused by pests is assessed, for example, Balustrade rot.<\/li>\n<li>Recommendations going forward to prevent timber pests are included.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Looking for information regarding <a href=\"https:\/\/mrinspector.com.au\/section-137b-defects\/\">Section 137B Building Defects Inspections<\/a>?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mr Inspectors Building Inspection Reports are detailed with over 1000 potential defects to assess. The reports contain labelled photographs of defects and the report is emailed to you on the same day as the inspection. You report can be anywhere from 80-130 pages depending on issues found and number of photos. 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