What is a Pre-purchase visual timber pest inspection?

Pre-purchase visual timber pest inspections have to follow the guidelines specified in Australian Standards 4349.3. The report is very detailed and we include photos to show you areas of importance or significance.  It’s a good idea to chat with the inspector after the inspection to get a summary of any issues. All of the information will be in the report but there is also a lot of other information relating to legal terms and conditions, which makes the report very comprehensive. There can be time pressures in the purchase process and we aim to provide the complete reports within 24-48 hours.

This Inspection is very similar to a Visual Termite Inspection in that we are looking for Termites, but with the addition of inspection for wood decay fungi and borers. It also provides information on conductive conditions and advice on treatment and protection.  All these things make for some comfort to a homebuyer before deciding on purchasing a home.

Pre-purchase pest inspections are visual inspections. We are not allowed to mark or cause damage to any walls, floors or skirting boards or move furniture. A seller might try to hide a problem by obstructing it with boxes or furniture. If we suspect that something has been deliberately obstructed, we will notify the homebuyer to this in the visual inspection report and recommend a further “invasive” inspection. The seller may not allow this and would have to be agreed beforehand.