Buying a five to fifteen year old home in Officer
What a pre-purchase inspection tends to find on Officer's younger houses.
Most Officer homes for sale are under fifteen years old, so the question is rarely whether the house is standing. It is what the first owner and the builder left unfinished or let slide.
One of our inspectors will call you back. If it is urgent, call 1300 471 805.
A pre-purchase inspection is a visual inspection of readily accessible areas under AS 4349.1, reporting significant defects, conditions likely to cause them and safety hazards.
24 checkpoints across 8 areas on a standard Officer pre-purchase building inspection. Where a roof space, subfloor or room is locked, blocked or unsafe on the day, the report says so and explains what was not seen.
Recorded during pre-purchase inspections of established Officer homes.
What a pre-purchase inspection tends to find on Officer's younger houses.
Why the inspector climbs into the roof, and what turns up there.
Downpipes, paving joints and ground falls, and why they matter to a buyer.
New Construction Stage Inspections Seven independent visits on an Officer build, each before the next trade covers the work. 
Pre-Handover (PCI) Inspections Every room, the roof and the site checked before you sign for your new Officer home. 
Building and Pest Inspections Building condition and timber pests in one visit, with the termite risks around the house spelt out. 
Defect Investigation Reports Finding the real cause of a leak, crack or failing balcony and what the fix has to cover. 
Rental minimum standards (Victoria) inspections Your Officer rental checked against all 15 Victorian minimum standards before it is advertised. 
Dilapidation Reports Record your home's condition before a neighbouring lot is excavated or built on. 
Expert Witness Reports Written to the VCAT expert evidence practice note once a building dispute is heading to the tribunal. 
Pre-Listing Inspections Find out what a buyer's inspector will flag before your Officer home is advertised. 
Insurance Claim Assessments Independent evidence of the damage and its likely cause to support your claim. Instant online pricing, or talk to the booking team on 1300 471 805.
AS 4349.1 is visual and limited to readily accessible areas. It does not cover electrical, gas or plumbing testing, appliances, heating and cooling, pools and spas, garage door mechanisms, concealed framing or footings, timber pests unless you add AS 4349.3, or asbestos and mould testing. A licensed electrician should check the wiring and switchboard.
Plenty that matters. In Officer we find drainage faults, unsealed wall penetrations, failing wet area sealant and roof bracing that was never fixed off properly.
Usually within a few days of the call, and sooner if your cooling-off period is about to run out.
Yes, provided the hatch is clear and it is safe to get up there. If the hatch is blocked or the space is unsafe, the report records that.
Yes. A combined building and pest inspection adds a timber pest inspection under AS 4349.3 at the same visit.
No. We report on the condition of the building. What that means for your offer is a conversation with your agent or conveyancer.
It is written for you. You can share it with your conveyancer, lender or the vendor if you choose.