Some common questions we get asked - Part 3 of 3

Some common questions we get asked - Part 3 of 3


Do we need to book a time for the house inspection with the Estate agent?
NO. You don’t need to do anything. We will organise the entire inspection for you. You just need to sit back and relax. Safehome Inspections will contact the agent and organise the booking and we will keep you informed of our progress.

Are your inspectors qualified to carry out building and pest inspections?
Yes, we are qualified Building Inspectors having Diplomas in Building Surveying and Advanced Diplomas in Building Surveying. We are also Qualified Timber Pest Inspectors. We are also registered building inspectors with the highly regarded Master Builders Association of Victoria

Do your inspection include under the house and in the roof?
Yes they do. The sub floor and a roof space inspection forms an integral part of the building inspection process and we endeavour to inspect in every accessible area.

Who calls us when the inspection is finished?
You will liaise directly to with the Safehome Inspector who completed the building and pest inspection. He is the best person to talk to you and discuss the findings as he actually did the inspection for you. We need you to fully understand our building inspection findings – that is what you are paying us for.

When will we know the result and when do we get our report?
You will know the result not long after we have completed the house inspection for you. We call you with a quick verbal “run-down” to minimise your anxiety and then we email the report to you on the same day. We can normally email the report to you by 5.30 p.m. the same day and in urgent cases, within 60 minutes of completing the inspection.

Is it true that all building inspection reports are hard to understand?
Our inspection reports have been voted the best in this industry. Our clients have always been very impressed by our report format because or it’s easy to digest and understand and of course, the photographs help enormously.

Tell me about your inspection report?
Safehome’s Building and Pest Inspection Reports can be 40 to 70 pages long. The building inspection report will include visible structural defects, major defects, minor defects and safety hazards. The report will tell actually you what the defect is, where the defect is located and what you will need to do to have it fixed. SafeHome inspection reports include Photographs of defects which are labelled to help you understand.

How long does it take for you to complete the actual building Inspection?
A while. Our building and pest inspection on a home that is in reasonably good condition with access under the home can take up to 2 and a half hours. Bigger homes can take 2 to 3 hours to carry out a full inspection.

Is Safehome Inspections insured?
Yes, Safehome Inspections is fully insured with professional indemnity insurance and public liability insurance. We will email you, your solicitor or your conveyancer our Insurance Certificate of Currency upon request.