FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Good questions, gladly answered.
These are the ones we're asked most often, answered here the same way we'd answer them over the phone. Have a read, and if there's something you're still wondering about, we'd love to hear from you.
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We're proud to look after Armidale, Uralla, Guyra, Walcha, Glen Innes, Inverell and the surrounding suburbs. Pricing simply follows travel distance from Armidale, so if you can't see your town on the booking page, send us the address — we'll sort it out and confirm with you before anything is charged.
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We will perform a thorough and comprehensive assessment of the property including the interior roof void {where accessible}, sub floor spaces{where accessible} exterior roof {within the height restrictions}, property interior, property exterior, outbuildings, retaining walls, the site and report on the condition of all the accessible areas with photos. We will highlight abnormalities such as property cracking and movement, damaged roof and flashings, leaning or subsided sub floor piers and foundations, irregularity to floors, out of plumb walls, delaminated and or deformities to the timbers in roof void and sub floor areas, rust and or corrosion to steel/metal elements of the property, leaking bathrooms and wet areas, property exterior drainage issues if visually evident, visually damaged plumbing and drainage, Live/active termites and historical termite activity, conditions conducive to termite attack {if ordered as part of the assessment}. Please see our terms and conditions regarding restrictions and obstructions.
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We do NOT give estimates or prices for any rectification works that are reported. Tradespersons prices vary considerably and we do not wish to misguide our clients. We will however point you in the right direction to obtain quotes and scopes of works from reputable local tradespeople.
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We do not “recommend” any tradespersons. But we will however point you in the right direction of reputable known local tradespersons.
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Yes. We are always available to discuss anything that the client does not understand or requires further clarification. However we stress that you read the entire report first before a verbal discussion be undertaken.
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We only perform pre purchase property assessment reports for residential. Due to the cost of insurance on Commercial property assessments and the lack of Commercial property enquiries we do not perform Commercial Pre Purchase Property Assessment reports.
STILL WONDERING?
Ask away — there's no such thing as a silly question when it's the biggest purchase you'll make. No obligation and no sales pitch, just a straight answer from the person who'd be doing your inspection.
Kurt Eggert
Owner / Consultant
All enquiries
Monday to Friday, 8am – 4:30pm
Happy to talk it through.
Our enquiry page has everything you need to reach us — Kurt and Elly's numbers, our email, and a form if you'd rather put it in writing. Whichever suits you, we'll get back to you.