ABOUT Our membership is made up of trained, insured and qualified inspectors. We provide our customers with a range of inspection services. Our members offer same day reporting, with over 300 point checks done on pre purchase property inspections. We offer free building consultancy – until settlement. We offer a 72-hour turn-around for our ATO compliant Tax Depreciation Schedules. You can start receiving your tax depreciation benefits now! Just phone your inspector and ask how. Our inspectors cover the Mornington Peninsula, Bayside, North East Melbourne, North West Melbourne, Bellarine Peninsula and Geelong. SERVICES Pre Purchase Inspections It is vital to have a clear understanding of a property’s structural and overall condition prior to purchase. Our inspectors offer same day reporting, over 300 point checks done on each property and free building consultancy until settlement. What you can expect from a pre purchase property inspection. BUILDING INTERIOR We diligently check and assess all doors, frames, windows, floors, walls, ceilings, latches, catches, hinges and handles. We will assess all wet areas including taps, wastes, baths, showers, basins, vanity`s, splashbacks, toilets, screens and curtains. All cupboards, robes, linen, shelving, benchtops, tiles, stairs, handrails and skylights. We will also inspect under floors and in the roof space provided safe and sufficient access is available BUILDING EXTERIOR We inspect roofing, gutters, flashings downpipes, decks, verandahs, handrails, steps and ramps. We also check and assess cladding, mouldings, fascias, barges and eaves. Site drainage, driveways, paths, garages, carports, garden sheds, workshops. Fences and gates are also assessed. All property inspections are carried out in confidence. A soft copy of the report will be emailed shortly after the inspection. Tax Depreciation Schedules A Tax Depreciation Schedule is a document prepared by ATO Compliant Quantity Surveyors, that outlines the depreciation allowances that property investors are entitled to. The schedule will enable your Accountant to maximise any tax benefits accordingly. Please seek tax advice from your accountant. There are two possible types of depreciable deduction – capital works and plant and equipment. Capital works refer to structural improvements made to a property, while plant and equipment allowances are applied to items such as carpet, air conditioning, hot water units and curtains. ATO compliant. Depreciation schedules can be carried out for taxation purposes on all investment properties, both residential and commercial. Pest Inspections With over 16 years of experience, The Termite Guy promises prompt, professional and effective treatments for a wide range of household pests including Termites, Spiders, Ants, Cockroaches and Rodents. Specialising in termite eradication and prevention, The Termite Guy can offer the following solutions: Pre – Construction, Physical and Chemical Barriers Termite Treatments for Residential and Commercial properties Pre Purchase Timber Pest Inspections Pre Purchase Property Inspections Mould Inspections Asbestos Inspections All inspections and treatments carried out for Termites comply with the relevant Australian Standards General Pest Control Treatments to Residential and commercial properties Other Inspection Services Special Purpose Inspection This service concentrates on a specific issue for people who have a concern about an aspect of their home either their current home or a home they are ready to purchase. eg water damage, wall cracking, the presence of mould and its source. Dilapidation Reports Dilapidation reports are carried out when property owners are concerned about the effects of a nearby construction, on their home. New House Construction Inspections A new construction inspection report will give you a second opinion on quality and workmanship on a new house construction. Sold individually or as a package deal, there are four stages of inspection. The following is a brief description of the stages of inspection. Slab/frame – We check the plumb of the frame; the level of the floor; and look for the correct installation of roof trusses and bracing. Lock up – We check for correctness of fitting and fixing of the roofing; external cladding; external doors and windows. We look for the correct bearing and proper placement of all constructional elements. Practical completion – `The finished product!` We will be looking for any small defects, incomplete works, proper cleaning off, paintwork, roofline; glazing; and correct installation of plumbing. At practical completion, we provide a check list of defects for your builder. Handover – This is a return visit to ensure that items on the check list have been suitably rectified. Contact us today for more information.