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Blue Ribbon (Australia) Pty. Ltd.

Reg. Office: 8 Ingram Road Lilydale 3140.
Ph . 0408 139 887
Registered Builder: DB-U 33275
 
 
 
 
Professional Pre-purchase Building Inspections
 
 
  • Top quality prompt, accurate and comprehensive inspections & reports starting from $400+GST.
     
  • Real peace of mind utilising only qualified and experienced staff.
     
  • Membership of our institute and associated professional bodies. We maintain our on-going training and knowledge of the latest trends by regular attendance at industry seminars, conferences and workshops.
     
  • Compliance with relevant Australian codes and standards in particular AS 4349.1 ‘Inspection of buildings’ and encouraging the use of modern sustainable energy systems, including 5-6 Star construction.
     
  • Cooperation with other stakeholders including Architects, Engineers, Solicitors and Real Estate Agents.
     
  • We endeavor to settle building disputes amicably and out of court.
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  • We also provide Building trades services specialising in kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, carpentry and plastering trades

 

 

  
      Contact us at Blue Ribbon (Australia) Pty Ltd for your BestBuild experience.
 
 
 
 
 

 

BUILDING AND BUILDING INSPECTION CREDENTIALS
  • Registered Domestic Builder (unlimited)– Building Practitioners Board
  • Qualified Professional Engineers
  • Experienced Building Inspectors
  • Sustainable Building
  • Green Living ideas and experience
  • Owner Builder Assistance
  • Home Owners Warranty Insurance.
  • 10 million Public Liability insurance

     

    Always insist that you are dealing with a properly licensed registered builder. See the Victorian Building Commission website at www.buildingcommission.com.au
     
     
    We bring you the best local knowledge and practical experience to identify and deal effectively with all your pre purchase building, structural, thermal and termite concerns when buying a new house. You can feel confident that you are fully informed when making your decision to purchase a new home with the assurance that you have had professional pre purchase building consultants conduct a pre purchase inspection on your future investment.
     
    VIDEO
     
    Video Inspection Reports are available for most building inspections. Commentary in the video describes the external, each room and any defects found in the building. This video service is designed to give you, our valued client, both a general and detailed view of the building. Video Inspection Reports may be used together with written Reports.
     
     
    As Registered Building Practitioners and Professional Engineers we know how to build – and how not to build – and consequently know where the most common building related problems occur. We do termite management, termite treatments and termite inspections and have combined our expertise in these two areas so we can provide you the most comprehensive and professional pre purchase inspection report.
     
    We provide estimates for rectification of building problems if requested found during our pre purchase inspection and provide termite management solutions if they are found to be required once your termite inspection is completed. We give you the information in your pre purchase inspection report to be able to make an informed decision on your purchase and put a dollar value on the cost to rectify building problems of your potential purchase and/or investment.
     
     
    REMEDIAL BUILDING WORKS & DAMP HOUSE INSPECTION
     
    Blue Ribbon (Australia) Pty Ltd provide solutions for homes and buildings with damp problems providing an inspections and remedial work service for rising damp, poor subfloor ventilation and mould related problems.
     
     
     
    INTEGRITY & PROFESSIONALISM
     
    Blue Ribbon (Australia) Pty Ltd will always act in a professional manner in all their operations and show integrity and honesty and strive to provide a positive contribution to society.
    Accreditation, Licensing and Professional Memberships
     
     
     
    To arrange a pre purchase inspection or if you would like a quote or price on the cost of a pre purchase inspection, building construction works, rising damp treatment and/or damp house problems in Melbourne CALL: 0408 139 887 or EMAIL BestBuild

     


       
       
       
      General Information  
       
       
       
      The consultant should inspect all accessible parts of the property. These include the following areas:
      • Interior of the building
      • Exterior of the building
      • Roof space
      • Under-floor space
      • Roof exterior
      • Site.
      You may also like to ask that a particular part of the property also be inspected.
       
      The following items would normally be included in a building inspection report:
      • Garage-carport -garden shed
      • Separate laundry or toilet
      • Small retaining walls (ie. non-structural)
      • Steps
      • Fencing
      • Surface water drainage
      • Storm-water run-off
      • Paths -driveways
      Make sure you specify any particular items or areas on the site that you want inspected.
       
       
      The report should also include the following information:
      • Your name
      • The address of the property to be inspected
      • Reason for the inspection
      • The date of inspection
      • The scope of the inspection
      • A list of any area or item that wasn’t inspected, the reasons why it wasn’t inspected and if necessary, a recommendation for further investigation
      • A summary of the overall condition of the property
      • A list of any significant problems that need fixing
      • If necessary, a recommendation that a further inspection or assessment be carried out by a suitably accredited specialist,
        e.g.  Structural engineer-Geotechnical engineer-Electrician-Electrical Engineer.
        
      The summary is probably the most important part of the report and it should give you a brief summary of the major faults found in the property. It should also include its overall condition considering its age and type.

      A building inspection report usually won’t include:
      • Parts of the property that weren’t or couldn’t be inspected
      • Matters outside the consultant’s expertise
      • Minor defects
      • Footings
      • Concealed damp-proofing
      • Electrical wiring and smoke detectors
      • Plumbing
      • Drainage (including site drainage)
      • Gas fittings
      • Air conditioning
      • Garage door locks-electrical equipment 
      • Swimming pools and pool equipment
      • Watering systems
      • Fireplaces and chimneys
      • Alarm systems
      • Intercom systems
      • Carpet and lino
      • Appliances such as dishwashers, insinkerators, ovens, ducted vacuum systems, hot plates and range hoods
      • Paint coatings
      • Hazards
      • Every opening window
      • Television reception.
        
      In a nutshell, a building inspection report should be seen as a reasonable attempt to identify any major problems that are visible at the time of the inspection and the extent of any problem will depend to a large extent upon the age and type of property. While the report will give you valuable expert advice, it won’t cover everything so the consultant normally wouldn't check things such as:
      • Footings
      • Concealed damp-proofing
      • Electrical wiring and smoke detectors
      • Plumbing
      • Drainage (including site drainage)
      • Gas fittings
      • Air conditioning
      • Garage door locks-electrical equipment 
      • Swimming pools and pool equipment
      • Watering systems
      • Fireplaces and chimneys
      • Alarm systems
      • Intercom systems
      • Carpet and lino
      • Appliances such as dishwashers, insinkerators, ovens, ducted vacuum systems, hot plates and range hoods
      • Paint coatings
      • Hazards
      • Every opening window
      • Television reception.
       
      However please ask for our advise or opinion if you have specific requirements and we will do our best to assist where we can and are qualified to do so.