Building and Pest
Inspections Brisbane
– Call EPM the Brisbane Building and Pest Inspection Specialists

Building and Pest
Inspections Brisbane

– Call EPM Pest Control the Brisbane Building and Pest Inspection Specialists

A pest inspection takes place at the same time as a building inspection, but many building owners also do annual pest inspections. This is particularly important in warm and inviting areas with high humidity like Brisbane. Termites love the area and can cause widespread and devastating damage to Brisbane property unless they are quickly found and eradicated.

A trained inspector will do a thorough building inspection looking for pests like termites, ants, spiders, possums, and rats. He will also look for any signs of damage caused by burrowing pests. The inspection takes about an hour to complete, depending on the size of your Brisbane property. When the building inspection is done, you will receive a pest control report, detailing pests found and treatment alternatives.

What Happens at a Building Inspection?

A building inspector is trained to carefully assess the condition of the building to ascertain whether it is still structurally sound. Inspectors are paid to assess Brisbane structures and report on concerns or deviations. These inspections are usually part of the pre-purchase assessment of a property for sale.

The inspector will do a full thorough inspection of all areas of the building including the roof space, underfloor area, roof surface, and the inside and outside of the building. Common structural defects include termite infestations, drainage problems and subsidence.

These problems can affect human health. They also indicate problems that will worsen with time. Fixing structural faults and damage can cost a fortune so it is essential to understand the cause and remedial actions. The building inspector can offer advice on remediation with estimation of cost.

How Do Pest
Inspections Work?

A pest inspection takes place at the same time as a building inspection, but many building owners also do annual pest inspections. This is particularly important in warm and inviting areas with high humidity like Brisbane. Termites love the area and can cause widespread and devastating damage to Brisbane property unless they are quickly found and eradicated.

A trained inspector will do a thorough building inspection looking for pests like termites, ants, spiders, possums, and rats. He will also look for any signs of damage caused by burrowing pests. The inspection takes about an hour to complete, depending on the size of your Brisbane property. When the building inspection is done, you will receive a pest control report, detailing pests found and treatment alternatives.

Brisbane Building Inspection

Once you have signed an offer to buy, the sale of the Brisbane property is often contingent on the results of a building and pest inspection. Only a licensed pest inspector, trained to look for the signs of pest infestations can complete the inspection and sign off the pest inspection report.

The inspector will use a thermal sensor and moisture meter to check for the presence of insects if he sees signs of insect activity or dampness. The building inspector will look for signs of fungus, mud tubes and wood damage, gnawed wiring and droppings.

Brisbane Building Inspectors

Brisbane building inspectors must have a Builders License. They will also need a Termite Management License to legally complete a building inspection of a Brisbane property. The inspectors must have at least five years of building experience before they can apply for their Builder’s Inspection License. Brisbane building inspectors should also carry liability insurance.

The Building and Pest Inspection Report

Building inspections are designed to protect you from buying a flawed Brisbane property. When you arrange your building and test inspection make sure that the inspector holds a current license from the Queensland Building and Construction Commission.

Unless the building and pest inspection precedes the offer to purchase the contract should contain a condition that allows you to withdraw the offer if the inspection turns up any nasty surprises.

The Building and Pest Inspection Report

A building and pest inspection report should be an unbiased explanation of all the issues found in the building. It should contain photographs of any damage or infestation found during the interior or building exterior inspection.

Your building inspector can also offer advice and information on what it will take to repair any damage. You can factor this information into the property price negotiations, and use the information contained in the report to decide whether you want to go ahead with the purchase.

If the building and pest inspector finds a pest infestation, it usually falls upon the seller to pay for the pest control service.

The Cost of Brisbane Building and Pest Inspection

The cost of a building and pest inspection will differ according to the type and size of the property and can vary from $300 to $700. This cost for this service is usually borne by the buyer.

Property Pest Control Service Brisbane

Pest control methods will differ according to the circumstances and the size and type of pest infestation in the home. Call EPM Pest & Termite Control with your pest problem we will send out a pest control expert to inspect your Brisbane property and supply you with a full report. I