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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the right time to request a new home construction inspection from you?

You can request a new home construction inspection at any stage of the construction process. Our inspections at Full Scope Building & Property Inspections will ensure that any potential issues within the structure are addressed at an early stage.

Does your new home construction inspection cover minor defects or major structural problems?

Both! Our new home construction inspection covers all types of defects or structural issues, regardless of whether minor or major. We give equal importance to both types and ensure that your new property is built with quality and compliance.

Can I use the report from your pre-purchase inspection to negotiate the price of the property?

Yes, you can use it. In fact, you can make the most of our pre-purchase building inspection findings while utilising your negotiation skills to effectively reduce the property’s price.

Can I request a strata ground inspection from you without consulting with my strata committee?

Generally, strata ground inspections require approval from strata committees. However, if you are an individual unit owner and want to inspect specific areas within the unit, you can proceed without approval with Full Scope Building & Property Inspections.

When do I receive my report?

You will receive your detailed and comprehensive report within 24 hours if not the same day of inspection. We understand the importance of timely results, so we prioritize delivering an accurate and easy-to-understand report promptly, helping you make informed decisions without unnecessary delays.

How can I book a property inspection ?

Bookings can be made via our website, or by calling our friendly team.

How do we arrange access to the property for the pre purchase inspection ?

Once you commission us to perform a building inspection, we promptly contact the agent to arrange the inspection. After coordinating a suitable time with the owner, agent, and inspector, we inform you of the confirmed date and time right away.

How long does an inspection take?

Typically each inspection takes approximately 1 – 2 hours. This does vary though depending on the type of inspection, age, size, construction type and condition of each property.

How is payment made ?

We accept payments via Visa, Mastercard or Direct Deposit with invoices emailed along with pre inspection agreements prior to each inspection.

Are you qualified to conduct inspection and what credentials do you have ?

At Full Scope Building and Property Inspections, we are licensed builders with extensive experience in construction and inspections. Additionally, we are certified timber pest inspectors, ensuring that your inspector has the expertise to identify defects or conditions that could lead to future issues in your property. It is essential to have an inspector who understands all aspects of the property you are purchasing or building, and our team is equipped with the knowledge and skills to provide thorough and reliable assessments.

Can the builder deny access to the property on a new construction to conduct an inspection?

Provided that you hold a Domestic Building Contract with your builder, the builder cannot deny you access to your property to have an independent inspection conducted.

Please note that if you give the builder more than two working days’ notice of your requirement to enter the home, the builder MUST open the dwelling under the "Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995", part 2 section 19 (Victoria).

Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995
Act No. 91/1995

Part 2—Provisions that Apply to all Domestic Building Contracts

1. Access to building site (1) A builder must permit the building owner (or a person authorised by the building owner) to have reasonable access to the building site and to view any part of the building works.