Building Inspection- Advice sought.

[saintal]

My fiancé and I are looking to purchase the property we currently rent, and therefore are looking around for a building inspector to have a look around before we commit to the purchase.

We’re both first home buyers so don’t have any experience with the process. I guess I’m interested in seeing if anybody can recommend a quality inspector, particularly one from the hills or eastern side of town? It seems as though the cost of an inspection varies from $400-$600, depending on whether or not a pest inspection is also included. Is that about right?

Thanks for any advice.

[Mr Beefy]

I've recently had a couple done by a bloke from Citadel Building Inspections. He was very thorough and went through everything with me. He charged 320 - no pest inspection

[Cambridge Clarrie]

We used these guys when we bought about 6 years ago.

They pointed everything out but explained whether each item was a show stopper or not.

The guy that carried out our inspection was, from memory, Fred Centofanti. From the looks of things he's out on his own now...

C&W Building Services Pty Ltd
Fred Centofanti
PO Box 469
Fullarton SA 5063

Mobile: 0413757634
Business: 8338 5653
Facsimile: 8338 5653

Best of luck. If it's a house over 40 years of age, there's likely to be a heap of things that show up, but that's to be expected. definitely ensure they inspect for termites.

I recall paying about $400 back on 2004. These days I'd expect to pay $600.

[toot toot]

had one done yesterday by Master Building Construstions in Littlehampton. $350, very happy with the service. no pest inspection but recommended Adelaide Hills Pest Inspection.

[Squawk]

We've always used Archicentre and been very happy with them.
Contact Jim Jovanovic on 8228 0300. They are based in the CBD.

If you use a building inspector, make sure you confirm they are accredited themselves. For example, a lot of builders advertise false license numbers as they are actually unlicensed. Contact OCBA for further details.

A final option is to liaise with the local council and see who they use themselves.

[Mythical Creature]

We've always used Archicentre and been very happy with them.
Contact Jim Jovanovic on 8228 0300. They are based in the CBD.

If you use a building inspector, make sure you confirm they are accredited themselves. For example, a lot of builders advertise false license numbers as they are actually unlicensed. Contact OCBA for further details.

A final option is to liaise with the local council and see who they use themselves.

Jim is the best in the busniess IMO.

[mighty_tiger_79]

had one done 12 months ago and the building inspection was separate from the pest inspection - both cost around $300 each

[saintal]

Thanks for the names and advice guys.