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Introduction Brent Smith Industry qualifications Carpenter, Licensed / Registered Builder, Lic # :79591 Licensed & Insured Building Inspector

Agenda Items to be discussed:- • The D.I.Y Assessment Report • Conclusion, • Twenty20’s Inspection Service

Disclaimer Please Note The information provided is NOT intended to replace the advice and services of a fully qualified Building and Pest Inspector. In fact, all contracts to purchase any property should be signed subject to a satisfactory Building and Pest Inspection, by licensed and insured Professionals.

D.I.Y Report Assessment The D.I.Y Report Assessment is structured into three parts. This is so all components of the property are considered. 1. External assessment / site conditions. • 2. Structural Condition, both • externally and internally. • 3. Aesthetic Condition, both • externally and internally.

D.I.Y Report Assessment, points system. At the end of each page there is a Point System to help you compare a number of different houses, quickly. Follow the instructions and you will see each section of the house is scored. At the end of the report there is a Final Rating given to the property. This can be used as a guideline to help make a final purchasing decision.

D.I.Y Report, External Assessment • What is the condition of the external • Drainage? Site Conditions and Landscaping Concerns

D.I.Y Report, External Assessment Will surface water flow towards the house Or away from the house?

D.I.Y Report, External Assessment Will house roof water flow to yard or into a storm water system?

D.I.Y Report, External Assessment Is drainage evident to direct water around and away from the house?

D.I.Y Report, External Assessment Are retaining walls effective & in reasonable condition or rotten & falling over?

D.I.Y Report, External Assessment Are gardens &/or external surface levels above or below internal surface levels?

D.I.Y Report, External Assessment Are there any trees or large rooted plant life within one meter of the house?

D.I.Y Report, External Assessment Is external waterproofing evident?

D.I.Y Report Assessment, points system. At this stage we would tally the score at the bottom of the page Each underlined answer is worth one point and there is a score total at the bottom of each page. The house will be rated: Below Average, Average or Above average.

D.I.Y Report Assessment, Structural Condition (Externally) Do all external walls appear to be plumb and level?

D.I.Y Report Assessment, Structural Condition (Externally) Is cracking to external materials evident? I.E. brickwork, weatherboards etc.

D.I.Y Report Assessment, Structural Condition (Externally) Do all windows and doors open / close without sticking?

D.I.Y Report Assessment, Structural Condition (Externally) Do roof / fascia lines appear level & straight?

D.I.Y Report Assessment, Structural Condition (Externally) Is wall sheeting & / or timbers in direct contact with the ground?

D.I.Y Report Assessment, Structural Condition (Externally) Are weep holes to brickwork covered by external surface levels?

D.I.Y Report Assessment, Structural Condition (Externally) Are concrete paths cracked?

D.I.Y Report Assessment, Structural Condition (Internally) Do floors & / or ceiling lines appear to sag?

D.I.Y Report Assessment, Structural Condition (Internally) Is cracking evident to concrete floors? (Garage & tiled areas inside house.)

D.I.Y Report Assessment, Structural Condition (Internally) Is corrosion / leaking plumbing evident under benches, vanities, laundry tubs & around toilet seals?

D.I.Y Report Assessment, Structural Condition (Internally) Do kitchen & vanity bench tops fit tightly to walls?

D.I.Y Report Assessment, Structural Condition (Internally) Do all internal doors close without sticking?

D.I.Y Report Assessment, Structural Condition (Internally) Is cracking evident to any internal walls or ceiling sheeting?

D.I.Y Report Assessment, Structural Condition (Internally) Do all power points appear to be safe?

D.I.Y Report Assessment, Structural Condition (Internally) Is there a safety switch installed?

D.I.Y Report Assessment, Aesthetic Condition (Externally) Does external wall cladding require patching, replacement and / or painting?

D.I.Y Report Assessment, Aesthetic Condition (Externally) Do eaves appear water damaged & / or require painting?

D.I.Y Report Assessment, Aesthetic Condition (Externally) Do facia / bargeboards appear to be in good condition?

D.I.Y Report Assessment, Aesthetic Condition (Externally) Do gutters & down pipes appear to be in good condition?

D.I.Y Report Assessment, Aesthetic Condition (Externally) Are any roof defects evident? I.E: roof sheeting lifting, cracked tiles etc.

D.I.Y Report Assessment, Aesthetic Condition (Externally) Is weather deterioration evident to external Structures?

D.I.Y Report Assessment, Aesthetic Condition (Internally) Are floor coverings in good condition?

D.I.Y Report Assessment, Aesthetic Condition (Internally) Are wall coverings in good condition?

D.I.Y Report Assessment, Aesthetic Condition (Internally) Are ceilings deflected, sagging or moisture stained?

D.I.Y Report Assessment, Aesthetic Condition (Internally) Is moisture staining / seepage evident into the house?

D.I.Y Report Assessment, Aesthetic Condition (Internally) Is seepage/moisture damage/staining evident to or around wet areas? (Kitchen, bathrooms & laundry)

D.I.Y Report Assessment, points system. The final points tally can now be added. If your total score is between: 0 – 10 = The house can be considered Below Average 11-29 = The house can be considered Average 30-35 = The house can be considered Above Average Your general feeling about the property is very important, as only you know your goals & objectives.

Conclusion At the end of the day when choosing a Building and Pest inspector, you need to be sure they can tell you more about the property than you already know. Only licensed and insured professionals can give you this information and it should be easy to understand. At Twenty20 Building Inspections we can do this for $300.00 per inspection And can organise a pest inspection to be done at the same time.

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