Building and Pest Inspections in Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley

Our process puts you in a position of confidence  

Building and Pest inspections with Benchmark Building Reports, and award-winning builder Matt Brooks will exceed your expectations for quality, customer service, and clarity. Matt is an experienced builder, in both commercial and domestic properties who offers inspections in Toowoomba and Darling Downs and across the Lockyer Valley to Ipswich. He investigates and reports on all aspects of structural integrity, workmanship, and maintenance issues. Before your inspection, he takes the time to understand YOU and your needs. From there, he provides you with a thorough building and pest inspection with a ‘fine tooth comb’ approach. He details and photographs everything accurately and without bias. Your report gives you a clear picture of the property, and any defects. All explained clearly, and without industry jargon. You also have access to Matt after the building and pest inspection, to talk through any questions and problem-solve issues as they arise for you.  Rather than making things harder, or scarier than they need to be, Matt helps you feel at ease and empowered.

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The Benchmark Building Reports difference

• Quick turnaround. Matt moves quickly to inspect the building and provide a report within 24 hours of your building and pest inspection. That way, you can make your decision within your required time frame, while also, allowing ample time to interpret your report.    
• Thorough inspections - buyers are always welcome to attend the inspection, Matt will conduct his inspection and once completed he will walk you through his findings, clearly explaining any defects observed and answering any questions you may have.         
• A comprehensive picture of the home. You need to know all the facts, and they need to be meaningful to you. Matt explains everything simply, yet in detail, with a report that is above the standard for the industry. It also includes a full photo gallery of the home, separate to any defects.    
• Clear explanation of defects. Matt explains all defects as clearly and accurately as possible. You also get a minimum of two images for each defect in the report. One from a distance for context, and one up-close. Plus, he helps you interpret the report based on your skillset, goals, and needs.   
• Unbiased approach. Matt sticks to the facts of the home, and what he sees on the day during his visual inspection, leaving opinions out of it. He concentrates on giving you all the information and understanding you need to make decisions for yourself.    

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What we look for during building your inspection? 

During your building and pest inspection, Matt will comment on the condition of the property compared with others of a similar age and construction type. He will check for: 

• Major defects of a significant nature that require immediate rectification to avoid unsafe conditions, loss of utility, or further deterioration to the property.  
• Minor defects deemed significant at the time of inspection  
• Any safety hazards present at the time of inspection. 

Matt is a fully licensed builder under Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC). Matt is also licensed to complete your pool safety inspection or asbestos testing should you require it and can also organise an additional pest inspection by a fully licensed pest inspector at the same time. 

Limitations

While our building and pest inspections are extremely thorough, there are limitations. The building and pest inspection is limited to a visual examination of the aspects of the building that are readily observable on the day and given the state of the property at the time of the Inspection. It doesn’t include:     

• inspection of areas restricted from access by furniture, or areas that are obstructed, or concealed 
• quotes on repair costs. 
• assessment of the structural design or adequacy, or assessment of the home's lighting or energy efficiency
• inspecting and assessing items that are beyond Matt’s direct expertise 
  
• assessment of chattels such as fireplaces or chimneys; appliances or white goods including stoves, air conditioners and ducted vacuums; swimming pools and pool pumps. 
• testing the adequacy or workability of smoke alarms or whether they meet current building regulations        
• whether the building complies with government codes
  
• whether the ground has been filled or the property is subject to flood risk 
• reviews on possible lead paint, asbestos, provision of safety glass, or biological or environmental risks such as toxic mould

A complete list of what is and isn't included as part of your inspection will be provided to you by way of a pre-inspection agreement when you engage our services. 

Benchmark Building Reports also specialise in: 

• Commercial building and pest inspections 
• Practical completion inspections (PCI) 
• Dilapidation reports.
• Methamphetamine testing.

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