Understand the property’s condition, termite risks and potential future costs before you commit.
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Understand the property's condition
Australian Standards
AS 4349.1-2007 & AS 4349.3-2010
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10+ years
Adelaide experience
Before every property purchase, there is one question buyers ultimately want answered:
A Pre-Purchase Building & Timber Pest Inspection combines two essential inspections to provide valuable information about the property’s condition at the time of inspection.
Building Inspection (AS 4349.1-2007)
The inspection provides valuable information about the property’s observable condition at the time of inspection and helps purchasers better understand potential timber pest risks before committing to a purchase.
Many property issues are not visible during an open inspection and may only become apparent through professional assessment.
A combined Building & Timber Pest Inspection provides a broader understanding of the property by assessing:
For most purchasers, combining both inspections provides the most complete pre-purchase assessment available.
Rather than arranging separate inspections, a combined inspection provides a clearer overall picture of the property’s condition through a single coordinated assessment.
A Building Inspection focuses on the property’s structure, condition, defects and maintenance concerns.
A Timber Pest Inspection focuses on termites, timber pests, previous timber damage and environmental conditions that may increase future risk.
Together, they provide a more complete understanding of the property’s overall condition and help purchasers make more informed decisions before proceeding with a purchase.
A detailed assessment of the property’s structure, condition and observable defects, including:
This inspection helps identify issues that may require repair, maintenance or further investigation.
A focused assessment of timber pest activity, damage and risk factors, including:
This inspection helps identify risks that are not assessed during a standard building inspection.
Many serious issues only become apparent when both inspections are completed together.
For example:
By combining both inspections, you gain answers to two important questions:
Many buyers mistakenly believe masonry homes or steel-framed homes cannot be affected by termites but in reality both still contain timber components. Masonry homes often have timber floor and roof framing, and either construction type can have timber floorboards or sheeting, window or door frames, architraves, skirting boards and cabinetry. Even the paper on plasterboard linings was once a tree!
Your combined report is designed to provide both a high-level summary and detailed findings, helping you better understand the property’s condition before making a purchasing decision.
You’ll receive a clear overview of:
Major defects
Minor defects
Timber pest findings
Conditions conducive to termite attack
Areas requiring further investigation
This section helps purchasers quickly understand the most significant findings identified during the inspection.
The report includes:
Area-by-area observations
Supporting photographs
Accessibility limitations
Relevant recommendations
Maintenance concerns
Timber pest observations
Where appropriate, recommendations may include:
You may also see the term:
“Serviceable”
Meaning the item was inspected and found to be functioning as expected at the time of inspection.
The report is a snapshot of the property’s condition at the time of inspection and reflects observations made on the day.
The inspection is conducted in accordance with Australian Standards and is designed to identify visible defects, timber pest activity and risk indicators without causing damage to the property.
The inspection:
Prescan may utilise:
Properties throughout Adelaide vary significantly in age, construction type and environmental conditions.
Depending on the property, inspections may identify:
Even well-presented homes can contain defects or risk factors that are not obvious during a routine inspection.
This is where a professional inspection becomes particularly valuable.
To keep expectations clear:
A property can look perfect at first glance, but hidden defects or termite risks can become costly surprises.
A Pre-Purchase Building & Timber Pest Inspection provides valuable information about the property’s condition, helping you move forward with greater confidence and understanding.
Whether you’re buying your first home, expanding your investment portfolio or purchasing your forever home, understanding the property’s condition before settlement can help you make a more informed decision.
Yes. A Building Inspection alone will not identify termite risk or damage, and a Timber Pest Inspection alone will not assess building defects or maintenance concerns.
For most purchasers, a combined inspection provides the most complete understanding of the property before purchase.
A combined inspection provides a broader understanding of the property’s condition by assessing structural concerns, defects, termite activity, previous damage and future risks through a single inspection process.
Typically between 1.5 and 2.5 hours depending on the property’s size, complexity and accessibility.
You’ll receive two standalone reports that complement each other; reading them together provides the most comprehensive overview.
Yes. We are happy to meet with you at the conclusion of the inspection (subject to the agreement of the agent and vendor) to discuss significant findings.
Yes. Termites are present throughout many parts of South Australia and can cause significant damage before becoming visible.
Yes. Some termite damage may not immediately affect the apparent structural condition of a property but can still represent a significant issue requiring treatment or repair.
This is one of the reasons many buyers choose a combined inspection.
The report will document the findings and may recommend repairs, further specialist assessment or treatment options depending on the circumstances.
Reports are usually delivered later the same day as the inspection.
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Fast availability · Same-week bookings
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1–2 hours · You can attend at the end
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Clear, detailed, photographed findings
