Qualified Building Inspectors

How to Tell if You’re Using a Qualified Building Inspector

Protecting Your Investments with an Australian Property Building Inspector

You have finally made the move and have saved your deposit to make one of the biggest and most expensive decision in your lifetime whether it’s a residential or commercial property so you owe it to yourself to obtain a pre-purchase inspection or pest report for that dream home you intend on buying. To ensure you receive experienced and qualified professionals during this process choose a suitably qualified and experienced building inspector and Australian Property Building Inspection employs the highest calibre of inspectors Australia wide and were recently choosen as the building inspection company for the popular Foxtel show Selling Houses Season 11.

Unfortunately, in this country minimum standards for building inspectors are poor when compared to many other trades so choosing the right candidate can be a difficult process so don’t waste money by listening to the information and advice given by an unqualified inspector otherwise you will end up with expensive repairs and renovations further down the track that can be avoided at the start. You do get what you pay for when you hire a building inspector, and using a building inspector through APBI is a wise move.

If you are not trade qualified and don’t know anyone in the building industry deciding what qualifications and experience you should look for in a professional building inspector can be difficult. Take some time and do your research to ensure you’re making the right choice with your building inspector when looking for the person you need to conduct your pre pre-purchase building inspection, and don’t be afraid to ask the following questions

• “what experience do you have” –check that essentially your building inspector has at least a minimum of two years’ experience but preferable more within a relevant industry. A Master builders will be preferable than inspectors who don’t have a wealth of experience as they understand the importance of a thorough building inspection. You should also ask what specific training they have undertaken as even a registered builder, architect or engineer require training to identify defects and building faults to be effective as a qualified building inspector, and APBI ensures all its inspectors undergo rigorous training and attend professional workshops to ensure we employ the best in the business.

• “Ask if they have their own Professional Indemnity Insurance?” –All qualified building inspectors must have their own professional indemnity insurance to protect not only themselves, but more importantly our customers. Don’t be afraid to ask before they begin their inspection to provide a copy or proof of their indemnity insurance to ensure you receive the level of professionalism you deserve.

• “check the company’s website and look for inspector reviews” – Spending some time on the internet to review a building inspection company and their building inspectors is priceless, but don’t just rely on this alone. Speak with your inspector how long they’ve been in the business, where their offices are located, how long they have been in the business for and how often they inspect similar properties to your own. And don’t forget each type of property be it commercial or residential have different qualities from say a heritage listed property so deciding on the appropriate inspector is vital. A property building inspection company with an established and proven track record makes all the difference and the reputation of APBI is second to none so call now and avoid disappointment.