Common Inspection Items

Smoke Alarms

SMOKE ALARMS: Fitted
It is highly recommended that that you have all smoke alarms assessed and tested by a qualified electrician prior to occupancy Have all areas of the building as well as outbuildings assessed

Hallway

LOCATION: Central Hallway

FLOORS: Areas of the floor have failed: Injury to persons could occur
We highly recommend that you have a carpenter assess and advise prior to purchase and/or occupation
Treat issue with a sense of urgency

FLOORS: The flooring evidences minor bounce and squeak in areas
It is common for framing timbers to have natural shrinkage or settlement where the flooring has minor separation from the joists
The flooring was considered to be secure where typical repairs such as chocking to joists might be required

However, please also refer to section 'Sub-Floor' further information may be available: A qualified carpenter would be best suited to assess this issue



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1st Bedroom

LOCATION: 1st on left from front entry
INTERNAL CEILINGS: Hairline Cracks: These hairline cracks usually appear where there has been minor movement to joins in plasterboard, cornices and/or other types of walling: These are usually a minor issue requiring basic repairs only
A qualified plasterer and/or painter would be best suited to assess these issues
(AS 4349 Standards: 0.1mm Fine Cracks: Appearance Defect: Category 0)
INTERNAL CEILINGS: Staining evident: Past roof leakage may have occurred: Roofing assessment recommended

2nd Bedroom

DOORS: The handles or latches were damaged, poorly screwed or not operable
All doors should be in good working order
Faulty doors and hinges can be dangerous in times of fire emergency
Treat issue with a sense of urgency
A qualified carpenter would be best suited to assess these issues

3rd Bedroom

INTERNAL CEILINGS: Staining evident
Past roof leakage may have occurred
Roofing assessment recommended

Kitchen

CUPBOARDS: Adjustment and/or replacement needed
A qualified carpenter would be best suited to assess these issues

Main Bathroom

FLOORS: Areas have either cracked, loose and/or missing tiles
Cause undetermined: Tiling assessment recommended

SINKS/BASINS/TROUGHS: Minor imperfections to rim and tile sealant
Plumbing assessment recommended

BATHS/SPA'S: Minor imperfections to rim and tile sealant
Plumbing assessment recommended

SHOWERS: Shower Base or Wall Sealant
Deterioration was evident during the inspection to either the perimeter seal or tiles to the shower base Poor sealant or grouting leads to water seepage through to concealed framing or floor areas where significant deterioration or wood rot could occur

Either a qualified plumber and/or a wall and floor tiler would be best suited to assess this issue SHOWERS: Hinged Shower Door
Hard To Open
The hinged door is hard to open and close and/or needs adjustment
Adjustment and/or renewal may be needed

A qualified shower screen technician would be best suited to assess this issue

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Powder Room

FLOORS: Gapping evident: Draughts could occur
Carpentry assessment recommended

Front Wall Areas

MASONRY WALL SURFACES: It appears that repairs may have been undertaken to the external brickwork
Cause reason undetermined: The area appears structurally sound
It would be prudent to have this assessed by a specialist such as a bricklayer or structural engineer

EXTERIOR WINDOWS: Timber rot and/or deterioration evident
Carpentry/painting assessment recommended

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Side Right Wall Areas

MASONRY WALL SURFACES: Mortar erosion is evident
Rising and or salt damp may be in play
Rising damp specialist assessment prior to purchase is recommended