Dedant Building and Pest

Completing a building project is always a massive achievement, however even after construction is done, you still have to do the handover inspection. This step can confuse many people, so we will be answering your handover inspection questions in this blog. What is a new build handover? When you want to build your dream home from scratch, you need to go through several steps. These include getting the finances in order, finding the right site, choosing the right building contractors and then the construction process itself. After this, mandatory inspections are done which ensure that the house is a livable dwelling with weatherproofing, power and water connected. However, after this, you’re still not done. The new build handover inspection must be conducted. This is the final examination of the house to make sure it’s built up to standard and to your specifications. Why is the handover inspection so important? It is the final step before you make a payment, so it’s important to get it ...

People can have many different reasons for wanting an inspection report. They may be buying, selling, renovating or concerned about an infestation or potential building fault. You should know exactly what inspection reports are available to you and what these reports mean. When you know how to properly interpret the findings, you can make the best possible choice moving forward. Standard Building and Inspection Report Standard Building and Pest Inspections are conducted when you are selling your house, purchasing a new property, prior to renovation or for other reasons. These inspections look for faults that are listed in reports as either "major" or "minor". Major structural defects are issues that require immediate attention. These include termite damage, water leakage and a lack of handrails of stairs. Conversely, Minor structural issues include cosmetic or slight defects that do not threaten your safety or require immediate action. For example, minor issues inc...