What we do
Melbourne House Check conduct house inspections Melbourne wide. We are a team of builders that are registered and insured and we are qualified to thoroughly assess the condition of houses.
Our house inspections consider the structural elements of the house including the roof exterior, roof space, the subfloor and the entire site of the property. We document all major and minor defects in a professional property report in order for you to make an informed decision prior to purchase.
Our Four W reporting method – Our reporting method is extremely thorough whereby we tell you the following:
1. What the defect is.
2. Where the defect is.
3. What the likely consequences will be if the defect is not repaired.
4. Who is the suitable trade’s person that is required to rectify it.
We call this the four W method and we are proud that it provides you with a thorough assessment of each problem. After the house inspection we can also estimate the cost of rectification of any defects if requested.
Free Ongoing Advice – At Melbourne House Check we offer free ongoing building advice for the property that we inspect for you. Whether you are planning a renovation or you simply have questions about your house, call us to discuss the details and we will steer you in the right direction.
Some of the elements that we consider during a house inspection are as follows.
- External Structural Inspection
External walls – Check brickwork for cracks – Check condition of lintels above windows and doors – Check mortar condition – Check for rising damp – Windows – External doors – Check condition of verandas, patios and decks – Roof exterior, including roof covering, penetrations and flashings – Check rain water goods – Walls and fences – Outbuildings. - Internal Structural Inspection
Ceilings – walls – doors – bathrooms toilets – joinery – skirting boards and carpets - Roof Space
Roof framing condition – insulation and sarking - Subfloor space (under house)
Stumps – brick piers – floor framing – plumbing – drainage
If you would like us to conduct a pest and termite inspection at a Melbourne house you are considering, simply make contact with us to discuss the process further.
Call 1300 729 352
Australian Standard – At Melbourne House Check we conduct our inspections in accordance with the Australian Standard of Building Inspections, and we pride ourselves in providing the most thorough and comprehensive inspection service available.
Our Frequently Asked Questions page – Our FAQ page will answer most of your questions. If you have any further queries you can make contact with us also from this page.
Our Inspection Checklist – Download a copy of our 32 Most Important House Inspection Procedures of a Veteran Builder for a complete list of what we look for during our building inspections in Melbourne.
Our house inspectors are fully registered and insured builders with years of experience who will search the house in order to give you peace of mind. If you would like us to conduct a house inspection at a Melbourne house you are considering, simply make contact with us to discuss the process further.
Call 1300 729 352
