Terms & Conditions | Inner West Property Inspections

BUILDING INSPECTION(S) AGREEMENT: The inspection will be of the Building Elements as outlined in Appendix C of AS4349.1-2007 except for Strata title properties where the inspection will be according to Appendix B of AS4349.1-2007.

We will carry out the inspection and report ordered by You in accordance with this agreement and You agree to pay for the inspection on or before delivery of the report. In ordering the inspection, You agree that the inspection will be carried out in accordance with the following clauses, which define the scope and limitations of the inspection and the report.

Scope of the Inspection & Report

The Inspection will be carried out in accordance with Australian standards AS4349.1-2007, AS 4349.3-2010, AS/NZS 3000 2007.

The purpose of the inspection is to identify major defects, the incidence of minor defects and safety hazards associated with the property at the time of the inspection.

The inspector WILL NOT INSPECT OR REPORT ON the following items (including but not limited to):

Appliances (such as air conditioners, ovens, cook-tops, fans, lights, intercom, data, NBN, internet, electric latch, solar electricity systems, television, stereo, door opening devices, emergency exit signs/lights), footings, concealed plumbing, fire safety, egress, accessibility, gas fittings and fixtures, electrical installations, swimming pools, health hazards (e.g. allergies, mould, soil toxicity, lead content, radon, presence of asbestos or urea formaldehyde), timber pest activity, soil conditions, control joints, sustainable development provisions, concealed tie downs, concealed framing members and bracing, landscaping, irrigation, pools, spas, tennis courts, play equipment, shipping containers, outdoor fire pits, trees, flood risk, furniture and accessories, insulation, energy efficiency, environmental matters, condensation, adequacy of roof drainage, foundations, disabled access, concealed damp-proof course, non-conforming or non-compliant materials or products (such as Cladding), Durability of materials (such as timber durability) or non visible waterproofing membranes.

Inspection Conditions

The report does not include an estimate of the cost for rectification of the Defects. The overall condition of this building has been compared to similarly constructed and reasonably maintained buildings of approximately the same age and area.
The inspection shall comprise a visual assessment of the items listed in Appendix C to AS4349.1-2007 for the structures within 20 metres of the building and within the site boundaries including fences.
Subject to safe and reasonable access, the Inspection will normally report on the condition of: the interior, the roof void, the exterior, the subfloor area, the roof exterior, and the yard.
The inspector will report individually on Major Defects and Safety Hazards evident and visible on the date and time of the inspection, and collectively comment on Minor Defects.
Where a Major Defect has been identified, the inspector will give an opinion as to why it is a Major defect and specify its location.
The Inspector will conduct a non-invasive visual inspection limited to those accessible areas to which Safe and Reasonable Access is both available and permitted. Areas where reasonable entry is denied are excluded from the inspection.
The Inspection WILL NOT involve any invasive inspection including cutting, breaking apart, dismantling, removing or moving objects including roofing, wall and ceiling sheeting, ducting, foliage, mouldings, debris, roof insulation, floor or wall coverings, fixtures, floors, pavers, furnishings, appliances or personal possessions.
The Inspection and Report compares the inspected building with a building constructed to generally accepted practice at the time and which has been maintained so there has been no significant loss of strength and performance.
The Inspection excludes the inside of walls, between floors, inside skillion roofing, inside the eaves, behind stored goods in cupboards, and other areas that are concealed or obstructed. The inspector WILL NOT move furniture or stored goods.
The Report is not a certificate of compliance and is not a warranty or an insurance policy against problems developing with the building in the future.
The Inspection WILL NOT look for or report on Timber Pest Activity if a timber pest inspection has not been booked.
If Timber Pest Damage is found then it will be reported. The inspector will only report on the damage which is visible.
If the property is occupied, furnishings or household items may be concealing evidence of problems. The inspector does not move or remove household items or furniture.
The Inspection will not cover or report the items listed in Appendix D to AS4349.1-2007.
Where the property is a strata or similar title, only the interior and immediate exterior of the specified dwelling will be inspected, as outlined in AS 4349.1-2007 Appendix B.
The Inspection and Report WILL NOT report on any defects which may not be apparent due to prevailing weather conditions at the time of the inspection.
We cannot accept any liability for Our failure to report a defect that was concealed (intentionally or unintentionally) by the owner or resident of the building being inspected.
Where Our report recommends another type of inspection, You should have such an inspection carried out prior to the exchange of contracts or end of cooling-off period.
The Report is prepared under the assumption that the existing use of the building will continue as a Residential Property.
The electrical inspection and report is not responsible for existing electrical problems or faults. It is a visual inspection only and no testing is carried out.
Waterproofing membrane that cannot be visually inspected is not included in the inspection.

Specific Disclaimers

ASBESTOS: No inspection for asbestos will be carried out at the property and no report on the presence or absence of asbestos will be provided. If asbestos is noted during the inspection this may be noted in the general remarks section. You agree to seek advice from a qualified asbestos removal expert.

MOULD (MILDEW) AND NON-WOOD DECAY FUNGI: No inspection or report will be made for Mould (Mildew) and non-wood decay fungi.

MAGNESITE FLOORING: No inspection for Magnesite Flooring was carried out and no report on its presence or absence is provided. You should ask the owner whether Magnesite Flooring is present and/or seek advice from a Structural Engineer.

ESTIMATING DISCLAIMER: Any estimates provided in the Report are merely opinions of possible costs based on the knowledge and experience of the inspector, and are NOT a guarantee or quotation for work to be carried out. You agree to obtain and rely on independent quotations for the same work.

Complaints Procedure

In the event of any dispute or claim arising out of, or relating to the Inspection or the Report, You must notify Us as soon as possible by email, fax or mail. You must allow Us to visit the property within twenty eight (28) days of your notification and give Us full access to fully investigate the complaint.

You will be provided with a written response within twenty eight (28) days of the date of the inspection. If You are not satisfied with our response You must within twenty one (21) days refer the matter to a Mediator nominated by Us from the Institute of Arbitrators and Mediators of Australia.

Should the dispute not be resolved by mediation it will proceed to arbitration. The Institute of Arbitrators and Mediators of Australia will appoint an Arbitrator whose decision is final and binding on both parties.

Third Parties

Compensation will only be payable for losses sustained by the Client named on the front of this report. Any third party acting or relying on this Report does so entirely at their own risk.

Prohibition on Sale of Report: The Report may not be sold or provided to any other Person without Our express written permission, unless authorised to do so by Legislation.

Indemnity: You indemnify Us in respect of any and all liability arising directly or indirectly from the unauthorised provision or sale of the Report to a third party without Our express written permission.

Definitions

Safe and Reasonable Access: The area must be accessible by a 3.6 metre ladder and man-hole opening 500mm × 400mm or larger. Access does not include areas that are locked, blocked, or require the movement of furniture or personal possessions.
Major Defect: A defect of significant magnitude where rectification has to be carried out to avoid unsafe conditions, loss of utility, or further deterioration of the property.
Minor Defect: A defect other than a major defect.
You / Client: The person or entity ordering and paying for the inspection report.
We / Us / Inspector: Inner West Property Inspections and its authorised inspectors.

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