Terms & Conditions

THIS IS A VISUAL INSPECTION ONLY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH AS4349.1
This visual inspection is limited to those areas and sections of the property fully accessible and visible to the Inspector at the time and on the date of Inspection. Inspection has been made in the areas where infestation is most likely to occur. The inspection DID NOT include breaking apart, dismantling, removing or moving objects including, but not limited to, foliage, moldings, roof insulation/isolation, floor or wall coverings, sidings, ceilings, floors, furnishings, appliances or personal possessions. The Inspector CANNOT see inside walls, between floors, inside skillion roofing, inside the eaves, behind stored goods in cupboards, or other areas that are concealed or obstructed. The inspector DID NOT dig, gouge, force or perform any other invasive procedures. In an occupied property it must be understood that furnishings or household items may be concealing evidence of Timber Pests or damage, which may only be revealed when the items are removed. Inspection of fence lines and posts is restricted to those timbers above ground level and facing the property inspected. The inspection does not extend nor should comments be inferred in respect to timbers, palings, fence posts below ground level, or where timbers are obstructed by plant life or overgrowth or other materials, which restrict or prevent physical bodily access. No inspection is inferred to areas of trees or external areas over 3.6 meters above the natural ground level.

SCOPE OF REPORT
The standard property report is not intended as a certificate of compliance of the property within the requirements of any act, regulation, ordinance or by-law, or, as a warranty or an insurance policy against problems developing with the building in the future.

LIMITATIONS
Nothing contained in the Report implies that any inaccessible or partly inaccessible area(s) or section(s) of the property being inspected by the Inspector on the date of the inspection were free from defects latent or otherwise. No responsibility can be accepted for defects, which are latent or otherwise not reasonably detected on a visual inspection without interference with or removal of any of the structure including fixtures or fittings within the building. This Standard Property Report does not contain any assessment or opinion in relation to any item, which is the subject of a Special Purpose Property Report (as defined in AS4349.1), or any matter where the inspection or assessment of which is solely regulated by Statute. Special Purpose Property Reports include comment on the following: Common property areas, environmental concerns such as sunlight, privacy, streetscape and views. Proximity of property to flight paths, railways and busy traffic or other neighborhood issues. Noise levels, health and safety issues including the presence of asbestos or lead. Heritage concerns. Security or fire protection. Analysis of site drainage apart from surface water drainage. Swimming pools and spas. Detection and identification of illegal and unauthorized building and plumbing work.
Durability of exposed finishes. Mould (Mildew and Non-Wood Decay Fungi) Disclaimer: Mildew and non-wood decay fungi is commonly known as Mould, and not considered to be a Timber Pest. However, Mould and their spores may cause health problems or allergic reactions such as asthma and dermatitis in some people. No inspection for Mould was carried out at the property and no report on the presence or absence of Mould is provided. If in the course of the Inspection, Mould happened to be noticed it might be noted in the general remarks section of the report. If Mould is noted as 2 present within the property or if you notice Mould and you are concerned as to the possible health risk resulting from its presence then you should seek advice from your Local Council, State or Commonwealth Government Health Department or a qualified expert such as an Industry Hygienist.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Any person who relies upon the contents of this Report does so acknowledging that the above clauses, definitions and disclaimers that follow define the Scope and Limitations of the inspection and form an integral part of the report. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY: No liability shall be accepted on account of failure of the Report to notify any problems in any area(s) or section(s) of the subject property physically inaccessible for inspection, or to which access for Inspection is denied by or to the Inspector (including but not limited to any area(s) or section(s) so specified by the Report. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY TO THIRD PARTIES: This report is made solely for the use and benefit of the Client named on the front of this report. No liability or responsibility whatsoever, in contract or tort, is accepted to any third party who may rely on the Report wholly or in part. Any third party acting or relying on this Report, in whole or in part, does so at his or her own risk.

ASBESTOS DISCLAIMER: Inspection of asbestos was not carried out at the property and a report of the presence or absence of asbestos is not provided. If during the course of the inspection asbestos or materials containing asbestos happened to be noticed then this may be noted in the general remarks section of the report. Buildings constructed prior to 1982 may have installed wall, ceiling, eaves, roofing and or fence sheeting and other products containing asbestos. Even buildings built up until the early 90's may contain some asbestos. Asbestos sheeting should be sealed. If concerned or if the building was constructed prior to 1990 or if asbestos was noted at the property you should seek advice from a qualified asbestos removal expert as to the amount and importance of the asbestos present and the cost of sealing or removal. Drilling, cutting or removing products containing asbestos is a high risk to peoples' health. You should seek advise from a qualified asbestos removal expert.