Every cost matters. This is especially true whether you are a first time homebuyer or a property investor. Every issue that needs to be addressed comes directly out of your pocket. These costs can be significant depending on the structural condition and integrity of the property.
Undetected structural issues also pose a liability, especially when health and personal safety are at risk.
Knowing these details is absolutely important before you continue with a property deal.
Even renovators needs to be aware of potential structural issues before continuing with home renovations.
New constructions may be affected or even halted altogether depending on how severe the structural damage is. The cost for a building inspection pales in comparison to how much it would cost for major repairs in the future.
All the residential structural inspections we carry out adhere to the AS 4349.1-2007 Australian building inspection standards.
I contacted Adam to do a crack inspection at my property. For the last 6 months I have had soooo many people giving me random opinions, quotes ranging from 13k to 50k to fix a small crack. From crack stitching, to underpinning to demolishing the entire wall.. I heard it all. Over time I was becoming increasingly worried by what everyone was telling me... I started to believe my house was structurally compromised and if I didn't spend that money to fix it will eventually fall down. A colleague of mine advised me that before I spend ridiculous amount of money trying to fix this one crack I should seek expert advice and get a structural engineer to look at it. Thats when I contacted Adam. Adam not only inspected the crack but looked all the around my property. Gave me such valuable advise and because of him not only I can sleep peacefully at night but I don't have to spend 52k fixing a simple crack that doesn't need doing anything. There are soooo many trades out there who will simply do anything to get some extra money from you. My only advice to everyone is.. please please spend that extra few hundreds and get expert to advice. These guys are patient, extremely professional and will give you the right honest advice. Thank you Adam. You are a blessing I hope you are able to help me in the future.
Sarah N - Mill Park - VIC
