"Buy the home you see; not the Termites home that's hidden."
Thinking of investing in real estate on the Gold Coast or Brisbane, then the importance of a Pre Purchase Building and Pest inspection in accordance with Australian Standards AS4349.3 is essential for a smooth transaction and cannot be underestimated.
TPC is always taking each property on as if we are purchasing the home ourselves. As a buyer, you want to be sure that you are purchasing a building with no structural issues or termites.
It would be best always to make your property purchase subject to a satisfactory Building and Pest Inspection. Although this is not always possible when a property is being auctioned, ensure you have the inspection completed before the auction date!
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What Can Happen If You Don't Have A Building Inspection?
Most investors do not realise the importance of getting buildings inspected before they make a purchase or sale. As a result, they are later surprised with problems and difficulties related to ruined building areas. This could be a costly mistake, especially if the problem is serious, since fixing them would be time-consuming and expensive.
What Is A Pre-Purchase Building Inspection and Pest Inspection Report?
This is a Pre-purchase Building and Pest inspection report you obtain before you purchase a property. It is a written account of the condition of the building detailing any visual significant defects and hazards.
This building report should be carried out before you exchange contracts to ensure you are well informed about the condition of the property, prior to committing to the purchase
The Building Report will:
- Make you aware in advance of any issues
- Enable you to use the information in negotiating the price for the property
- Allow you to negotiate any problems before you proceed
- Allow you to get professional advice on the problems (if any) and assist you in determining how they may affect your investment.
- Provide you with the information you need to determine if you should pull out of the Contract
- Save you thousands in repairs.
- Termites damage homes beyond repair, the pest inspection will be carried out as per the Australian Standards AS4349.3 to inspect for Termites, Borers and Timber Decay (Rot) that, on most occasions, is located, is costly to eliminate, protect and rectify.
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A Pre-Sale Building & Pest Report For A Seller
Providing a pre-sale building & pest report is usually an excellent idea if you are selling a property. The provision of this report exhibits trustworthiness and transparency on the seller's behalf. This is especially important if you are auctioning your property. A seller stands to benefit by having a building and pest inspection report to be well aware of any issues that can be rectified before placing their property on the market.
What Is Included In The Report?
While carrying out a property inspection (AS4349), the Inspector you choose should inspect all the accessible parts of the home. These may include
- the interior
- exterior parts of the building,
- the roof space if accessible
- Exterior timbers, fences, landscaping, retaining, decks
- sub-floor space if applicable
- Advise you on areas that are not available for inspection and the reasons why.
If you are concerned about something, make sure you specifically ask the inspector to check it for you.
Why Choose TPC®?
TPC® completes Building and Pest Inspections and has been operating for more than 20 years.
We are a professional company with a QBCC Licence. We are educated within this industry, which has saved our clients some costly mistakes and thousands of dollars.
If you are thinking about investing in a property, a Pre Purchase Building Inspection and Pest Inspection is an important part of the process. A report from TPC® will provide you with a clear and unbiased view of the property condition, allowing you to make an informed decision.
Pre Purchase Inspections
Property Inspections - Buying a Property is a testing time for any homeowner or Investor regardless of where the property is located.
Did you know, that we also organise the time between the Pest Inspector, Building Inspector, Real Estate agent and yourself to be sure the inspection goes ahead with minimum fuss?
On Completion of the Inspection, a detailed inspection report for the Building Inspection and the Pest Inspection is provided.
You get -
- 2 Inspectors = 2 Reports
- Written Reports with colour photos, emailed within 24 hours
- The latest technology, Thermal Camera, Moisture meters, and Laser levels are used on all inspections.
- Queensland Building & Construction Commission Licensed (QBCC)
- Trusted with well over 10,000 homes
- Reliable, Trusted, Licensed & Experienced Inspectors
Leading the industry by example, This photo demonstrates a standard Building & Pest Inspection carried out by TPC, a process many purchasers simple don't get to see.

Subfloor Inspection

Roof Void Inspection

Thermal Camera Inspection

Roof void Inspection
The Pest Company: Termites & Pest Control
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