Building & Pest Inspections

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Terms & Conditions

This document, once provided is agreed to and forms part of this Inspection Report/s as ordered by the above client/s.

(Offer & Acceptance, Form of Valuable Consideration and Instructions apply here.)

(Definition: Instructions; the clients has given verbal or written directions to carry out this  inspection on their behalf. At times it is very difficult to obtain written directions if the inspection and report is to be carried out the same day as ordered.)

(Definition: Offer and Acceptance; analysis is a traditional approach in contract law used to determine whether an agreement exists between two parties. Agreement consists of an offer by an indication of one person (the "offeror") to another (the "offeree") of the offeror's willingness to enter into a contract on certain terms without further negotiations. A contract is said to come into existence when acceptance of an offer (agreement to the terms in it) has been communicated to the offeror by the offeree and there has been consideration bargained-for induced by promises or a promise, associated costs and performance.)

(Definition: Valuable Consideration; it is very important that the client has had time to consider and deliberate what it is you, the inspector, is about to carry out for them as per their instructions. The benefit of carrying out this inspection is confirmed for example if Credit Card details are provided or an agreement is entered into for payment prior or on delivery of the inspection reports.)

CLIENT DETAILS: As per the front page of this fee and inspection booking form.
YOU THE CLIENT, AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS & CONDITIONS: INSPECTION TYPE/S

AS ORDERED: VISUAL BUILDING and/or PEST INSPECTION/S and REPORT/S.


(Pest Inspections, if required are to be conducted as per AS4349.3-2010 and we at Inspecta Holmes will engage a Sub-Contract Pest Inspector on your behalf, unless otherwise advised by the client.)

(Swimming Pool Inspections and Pool Barrier Safety Certification is carried out as per AS 1926.1 of 2007 and 2012 as well as the Swimming Pools ACT 1992 No 49 and Swimming pools Regulation 2008) NOTE: This is not a Compliance Certificate but a Safety Certificate.

  1. This inspection will be carried out in compliance with AS4349.1&0-2007 except for Strata Units or properties where the inspection will be according with Appendix B of AS4349.1-2007.
  2. ACKNOWLEDGMENT: I agree to contact the Inspector once I have read the inspection report/s or the Inspector will contact me.
  3. This Building Inspection by Inspecta Holmes shall comprise of a visual assessment only for the buildings within 30 metres (or what is fair and reasonable) of the main building and within the properties boundaries. (Pest Inspections are up to 50 metres.)
  4. Safe and reasonable access only will be achieved to the areas being, The Exterior, The Site, The Boundaries, The Roof Exterior (subject to height & weather restrictions) The Interior of the Roof Loft space and within the Sub Floor areas only. Access must be provided to all these above areas.
  5. We will also report on the visual Defects, Safety Hazards and Cracking visible on the date and time of the inspection.
  6. The Inspector is limited to some areas only and will not conduct any invasive inspections without written consultation and after additional variation documents have been acknowledged and signed.
  7. The Inspector will not cut, break apart, dismantle or remove any objects of roofing, wall or ceiling linings, A/C ducting, foliage, roof insulation, floor or wall coverings, fixtures, furnishings or personal belongings in place.
  8. The Inspector will compare the building with a building that was constructed with Local and BCA Compliance and what is common with the age and era of the inspected property.
  9. We DO NOT inspect the inside of walls behind linings, between floors of second storey properties, inside skillion (flat) roofing, inside the eave areas, behind any stored goods in cupboards, we do not reposition or move any furnishings or wall hangings and other areas that are obstructed at the time of our inspection.
  10. The Building Inspection WILL NOT report on Timber Pest Activity. You should have a full Timber Pest Inspection carried out in compliance with AS 4349.3-2010 by a qualified and insured Timber Pest Inspector, (PPIP.) (Unless it is stated and acknowledged that a Pest Inspection is carried out at the same time as the building inspection, this will be done as Inspecta Holmes Sub-contracts to a Qualified and fully Insured Pest Inspection entity)
  11. When Timber Pest Damage is found, it will be reported on. We will only report on the visible damage at the time of this inspection.
  12. No inspection will be carried out for Asbestos. (However, if found I may comment on the circumstances.)
  13. No inspection will be carried out for Magnasite. (However, if found I may comment on the circumstances.)
  14. No inspection will be made for Mould. (However, if found I may comment on the circumstances.)
  15. No inspection will be made for Solar Power Units.
  16. Inspecta Holmes are qualified to assess and ID Mould and Asbestos affected building elements, we will contact you in the event they are found on the property to discuss further inspection possibilities.
  17. Estimates, Tenders and Quotations are not provided within this PPIB / PPIP Inspection Report/s and verbal estimates if given, are only opinions of costs of rectification. A full costing report on potential rectification works is available upon request at additional costs.
  18. When a property is occupied, we bring to your attention to be aware of that furnishing and other stored or scattered belongings may conceal evidence of other issues which can only be discovered if and when these items are moved or removed and or once the property becomes vacated. Should you require a re-inspection once the property is vacated then additional costs will apply.
  19. Where a Strata Title property is to be inspected, Villas, Units, Apartments, High Rise, Town House and alike, then we will only inspect the units interior, garage facility associated to such lot and the immediate exterior of the unit or apartment to be inspected as detailed in Appendix B in AS4349.1-2007.
  20. NOTE: A copy of the relevant AS: 4349 series of Australian Standards annexed within this agreement can be forwarded to the client once requested to do so at no additional cost.
  21. Full Strata Report/s should be obtained for all of the common areas and sinking fund monies before you make an informed decision to purchase the Unit or similar.
  22. This PPIB and or PPIP report/s are not Structural Report/s, should you require any advice of a structural or hydraulic nature you should contact a Structural Engineer and a Hydraulic Engineer in relation to this dwelling for complete determination.
  23. We will at times recommend other types of inspections and certification that are out of our areas of expertise during our inspection process.
  24. If an issue, dispute or a potential claim arises out of this inspection and report/s then each party must give written notice to each of the parties within 28 days. Disputes will then be handled by an independent mediator or arbitrator. Each party will pay their own costs.
  25. We will not be liable for any loss or damage suffered by any Person other than you in connection with the Inspection Reports use. We are released from any claims or further actions, damages or loss whatsoever if this report is to be used by another person or entity without our written permission to do so.
  26. Definitions of acceptance, access, client/s and property issues are clearly defined in AS4349.1-2007.
  27. CREDIT CARD USE: As a merchant operator we abide by the Merchant providers Terms and Conditions. We cannot debit any clients credit cards till we are authorised to do so. Your acknowledgement on the front page of this agreement is such authorisation. NOTE: In the event any reversal or back charging of a credit card use occurs and we are not the cause, then you the client agree to an additional 2.5% administration and merchant $fee will then be charged to the clients credit card, therefore you should cross check your credit card statement against the inspection company name shown within this fee and inspection agreement, Inspecta Holmes for the building inspections.
  28. You Agree to Safe and Acceptable Access: This does not include any invasive methods or moving of stored goods. “Accessible areas shall be determined by us at the time of inspection which is solely based on our visible findings and inspection expertise at the time of this inspection. We shall determine at the site if sufficient space is available for safe and reasonable access into the areas stated below. We cannot access any areas outside our line of sight, areas that are too close to ground surface or as otherwise stated.” If sub-floor areas appear to have been recently sprayed with Chemicals of any description then this area will not be inspected unless and until it is safe to do so. Confined spaces rules will apply here.
    Area Access Man-Hole Crawl/Access Space Accessible Heights
    Roof Loft 400mm x 500mm Crawl space 600mm Access with the use of a 3.6m step ladder only off a safe platform.
    Roof Exterior N/A N/A Access with the use of a 3.6m step ladder only off a safe and level ground surface only, second story roof exteriors WILL NOT be accessed for WH&S reasons.
    Sub-Floor This subfloor area will be accessed at the discretion of the inspector/s and only if it is safe to do so. Note if snakes, unidentified vermin or major mould infestation, then this area WILL NOT be accessed for WH&S reasons.

  29. This clause outlines the terms related to the cancellation of an inspection and the associated fees:

    Automatic Agreement: If you do not return the signed agreement but proceed with the inspection without canceling it within 24 hours of the agreed appointment, your actions will be considered as acceptance of the agreement. In this case, you will be charged the full cost of the inspection.

    Cancellation Policy:

    Less than 24 Hours Notice: If you cancel the inspection within 24 hours of the appointment, you will be charged the full cost of the inspection.
    24 to 72 Hours Notice: If you cancel with more than 24 hours but less than 72 hours notice, you may incur an $100 administration charge. The remaining balance of the inspection fee will be refunded to you.

    The clause emphasizes the importance of timely cancellations to avoid incurring the full cost or additional fees.

  30. The Inspection Will Not and Does Not cover or report the items listed in Appendix D to AS4349.1-2007. (refer to below)

NOTE:

You agree when you acknowledge page 1 of this inspection booking form, that you acknowledge to us you have read and understand the contents of this fee and inspection agreement and that the inspection/s will be carried out in accordance with this document on your behalf.

You agree and authorise both inspection entities to use the credit card details provided on the first page to pay as agreed at the time of ordering.

Credit cards debited only by Inspecta Holmes for the Building Inspection and or Stage by Stage inspections of newly built homes.