AUGUSTA DESIGN CENTRE                           - Building Design

Office/Post:  31 Davenport Street, Port Augusta SA 5700        - Project Management

                   ABN: 63 355 016 612                                                        - Building Consultant

Mobile: 0417 806 023        Email: bob@augustadesigncentre.com        

Website: augustadesigncentre.websyte.com.au

BUILDING INSPECTIONS

(Pre-Purchase Inspections & Reports)  Effective from 1^st August 2020

Building Inspections are conducted to AS 4349.1-2007 ‘Inspection of Buildings. Part 1: Property Inspections – Residential Buildings.’ and include all structures, electrical and plumbing systems, as comprehensively as possible with the available access.

Inspections are generally arranged and paid for by the intending purchaser, who shall also arrange access via the owner or agent.

It is recommended that inspections be arranged after entering into a contract ‘Subject to Building Inspection’, to avoid cancellation charges if the property purchase is unsuccessful.

The following reporting options are offered:

A. PURCHASER PRESENT.

Inspection carried out with the intending purchaser present. A copy of our written site notes will be provided at no additional charge. Purchaser may elect to select one of the following options, if preferred.

B. SITE NOTES (REMOTE CLIENT)

The site notes can be emailed and the client can then ring to discuss. Recommended for clients who have previously inspected the building in person and just need a list of defects.

C. WRITTEN REPORT (FULL DESCRIPTION)

Includes full description of the property and a detailed checklist of all features and condition/defects. May contain brief recommendations/estimates for repairs.

D. OTHER CLIENTS, SAME PREMISES

Where another client (including agent or owner) requests a report within a reasonable period, they can elect to receive a copy of the original site notes or report and discuss any queries by phone or at our office. The original client’s permission will only be sought if they have a contract or a current purchase offer under consideration.

E. ESTIMATES/QUOTATIONS FOR REPAIRS.

Can be arranged if requested (at additional cost), or suitable contractor(s) recommended for estimate/quotation.

CURRENT PRICE LIST: (GST included)

TRAVEL CHARGES:

All inspections outside the Port Augusta/Stirling North area incur a charge of $3.00/km, each way (e.g., Whyalla - $480). These charges will be shared, where possible, with multiple jobs.

OTHER CHARGES:

·    An additional charge of $35 shall apply for arranging access or picking up/returning keys.

·    More extensive examination of suspected defects (e.g. lifting floorboards, roofing, etc.), may involve additional costs.

TERMS:

·    Payment may be by cheque, cash or EFT and is generally required in advance, unless another arrangement is agreed.

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