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Pre-Purchase Building Inspections in Mambourin

Most homes on the market in Mambourin are only a few years old, but young is not the same as faultless. A pre-purchase inspection tells you what you are actually buying before the cooling-off period runs out.

  • Significant items under AS 4349.1
  • Safety hazards listed first
  • Roof space and subfloor where accessible
  • Moisture meter in wet areas
  • Report within 24 hours
  • Before your cooling-off ends
  • Add timber pest in one visit
  • Call the inspector before you sign
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What is included

What is included in a Mambourin pre-purchase building inspection

A pre-purchase inspection is a visual inspection of readily accessible areas, reported under AS 4349.1, with moisture readings and photographs supporting each significant item.

Structure

  • Rafters, posts and connections that carry load.

Cracking

  • Veneer and plaster cracks, with category and width.

Roof space

  • Framing, insulation and where ducts actually end.

Roof and gutters

  • Box gutters, flashings and debris holding water.

External walls

  • Cladding gaps, efflorescence and loose flashing.

Stairs and balconies

  • Balustrade gaps and heights against the safety limit.

Wet areas

  • Moisture under tiles, grout and sealant condition.

Floors and doors

  • Springy floors and doors that bind from movement.

8 checkpoints across 8 areas on a standard Mambourin pre-purchase building inspection. If a room is locked, a roof space is blocked or materials are stacked in the way, the report says so and lists it as not inspected.

Sample findings

Sample defects found during our pre-purchase inspections near Mambourin

From pre-purchase inspections in Newport, in Melbourne's west.

Roof rafter at the rear left without a structural connection, found during a pre-purchase inspection in Newport
Roof rafter at the rear left without a structural connection, Newport
Stair balustrade gaps over 125mm, a fall risk for small children, found during a pre-purchase inspection in Newport
Stair balustrade gaps over 125mm, a fall risk for small children, Newport
Weak connection where a steel post meets the floor above, found during a pre-purchase inspection in Newport
Weak connection where a steel post meets the floor above, Newport
Cracking above the rear garage door where no lintel appears to carry the bricks, found during a pre-purchase inspection in Newport
Cracking above the rear garage door where no lintel appears to carry the bricks, Newport
Category 2 cracking in the brick veneer, between 1mm and 5mm wide, found during a pre-purchase inspection in Newport
Category 2 cracking in the brick veneer, between 1mm and 5mm wide, Newport
Rangehood duct ending in the roof space instead of discharging outside, found during a pre-purchase inspection in Newport
Rangehood duct ending in the roof space instead of discharging outside, Newport
Cladding separated in places, letting moisture reach the frame behind, found during a pre-purchase inspection in Newport
Cladding separated in places, letting moisture reach the frame behind, Newport
Loose flashing that can let water into the wall below, found during a pre-purchase inspection in Newport
Loose flashing that can let water into the wall below, Newport
Settlement cracking through walls, ceilings and skirtings, found during a pre-purchase inspection in Newport
Settlement cracking through walls, ceilings and skirtings, Newport
Rust starting in the box gutter along the boundary, found during a pre-purchase inspection in Newport
Rust starting in the box gutter along the boundary, Newport
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Why Mambourin owners choose us

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  • Every Mambourin report is written and signed by the inspector who walked the house.
  • Items are measured against the drawings, AS 2870, AS 1684 and the Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2015.
  • Mambourin sits on basalt plains with reactive clay, so slab edges and cracking get a careful look.
  • Questions after the report go straight to the inspector, for the life of the build.
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FAQ

Pre-Purchase Building Inspections in Mambourin: common questions

What is not included in a pre-purchase inspection?

AS 4349.1 is visual and limited to readily accessible areas. It does not test electrical, gas or plumbing, appliances, heating and cooling, pools or garage door motors, and it does not cover timber pests, asbestos or mould testing, concealed framing or footings below ground.

Is a near-new Mambourin house worth inspecting?

Yes. The first owner may never have chased their handover list, and anything left then is now yours. Cracking from early ground movement also shows up in the first few years.

How soon can I have the report?

Within 24 hours of the inspection, which is usually inside a typical cooling-off period if you book promptly.

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