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• What Services does Mal Wright Pre-Purchase Inspections provide?

  Mal Wright specialise in Building Inspections, however we also offer a number of other inspections
  and reports on both residential and commercial properties:

  • Pre Purchase Building Reports
  • Infrared Thermal Imaging Building Inspections
  • Pre Sale, Vendor Property Inspection reports 
  • Home Owner Warranty Reports
  • Owner Builder Reports
  • Timber Pest Inspection Reports 
  • Hand over reports (new dwellings when the builder hands the dwelling over to the owner)
  • Special Identification Report
  • Building Defect Reports
  • Dilapidation Reports
  • Insurance Assessments
  • Expert Witness
  • Disputes Resolution
  • Building Works
  • Referral Services for all trades
  • Plan Drawing
  • Structural Engineer Referrals
  • Difficult jobs no one else wants, inspection and rectification referrals

• The reason for having a Pre-Purchase Inspection on a property, prior to making a decision to purchase the property?

  Mal Wright Pest and Building Inspections will inform the purchaser of any defects in a dwelling and on the property you intend to purchase.

  Mal Wright will report in writing on all minor and major defects found at the time of the inspection that may prove costly after you have purchased the property if you don't have an inspection done prior to purchase.

  This gives you a change to include the costs on the defects rectifications in the negotiation process prior to exchanging contracts and in your cooling off period if you have one.

• What does the written building inspection report actually cover?

  Our Pre-Purchase Building Reports are a thorough document with some full colour photographs
  of the property and some major defects reported on to show what I saw at the time of the inspection. The reports are easy to read and presented in easy to read, layman's terms.

  The report is packaged in a plastic display folder and posted to you via Australia Post. The report will also be emailed to you and your solicitor or conveyancer of your choice.

  Mal will  inspect and report on the dwellings interior, exterior, roof voids, sub floors, out buildings, property fences and retaining walls within the boundaries of the property providing reasonable access is available at the time of the inspection.

  The Pre-Purchase Building Inspections are a visual inspection only and are carried out and written in compliance with AS4349.1-2007 .

  The reports will clearly state what areas of the property we have been unable to access, and may recommend further investigations.
  
   

• What do we actually inspect on the property?

  Our consultants inspect the dwellings interior, exterior, roof voids and sub floors, out buildings, property fences and any retaining walls within the property boundaries providing access is reasonable at the time of the inspection.

  Our Pre-Purchase Building inspections are a detailed visual inspection with the aid of a Tramex moisture meter and a thermal imaging camera where possible and are in compliance with AS4349.1-2007 on pre-purchase inspections and AS 4349.0-2007 on reports other than pre-purchase inspection reports.

  The reports will clearly state what aspects of the property we have been unable to access, and may recommend further investigation and additional inspections.

• Approximately how long does the on-site property Building Inspection take?

  Our consultant will usually spend between 1.5 and 2 hours at the site inspecting the property. Sometimes even longer, it all depend on how many defects are detected at the time of the inspection. I have spent up to 6 hours on site with some properties. I take as long as is required to perform the inspection with additional time in the office is spent on an individual report, proofing the report and adding photographs in most instances after a typist has typed the report.

• What is the cost of a Combined Pre-Purchase Building and Pest Inspection report?

  Mal Wright offers a Pre-Purchase Building Report for $460.00 including GST and this package includes a Thermal Building Inspection using a thermal imaging camera.

  This is based on one dwelling with one kitchen and up to 3 bathrooms. Granny flats are an additional $150.00 with the GST included. 

  Combined Building and Pest can be arranged for a total cost of $700.00 includes the Building Inspection, Pest inspection and also includes thermal imaging and GST. This is a very attractive package.

  If you don't want a Building Inspection, Pest inspections can be arranged separately for $300.00 including GST for a visual inspection and $350.00 including GST for a pest inspection with the aid of a thermal imaging camera.

  Mal only recommends the best in the business for separate pest inspections.

• Can I have a verbal conversation with the Building Consultant after he inspects the property?

  We encourage you to read the completed report and then contact the Building Consultant that completed your inspection to further discuss any issues or concerns that you may have with the property. Our consultants are available 7 days a week to take your enquiries.

• How do I pay for my inspection reports?

  Mal Wright gladly accepts payments via cash, cheque, MasterCard, Visa card, all debit cards or direct deposit into the bank account.

  Accounts can be finalized over the phone using a credit card or you can pay in person on appointment. Cheques can be made payable to M.J.Wright and post to P.O. BOX 266, Mayfield, NSW 2304. 
  Mal Wright Pre-Purchase Building Inspections do NOT require that your account is finalized prior to sending you your report. 

  The agreement advises to pay by our terms which is a 7 Day Account if you don't pay within  

  7 days or receiving your report 10% will be added to your account for administration fees.

  When we email you and post the report or reports, a tax invoice will be included with electronic payment details where you can transfer funds electronically into our account.

• Why do I need to sign an Building and Pest Inspection Agreement before the inspections take place?

  On the 20th of December 2007 a new Standard for Residential Building Inspections was published AS4349.1-2007. Part of the requirements is "An inspection agreement between the client and the inspector be entered into prior to the inspection taking place".
  The purpose of this agreement is to clarify to you the Client the scope, inclusions and limitations of the inspection and inform you of the cost of your inspection. This inspection agreement is designed to let you know what we inspect and what we do not inspect. Our reports will include the required information to that agreement so that you know what to expect from our reports prior to receiving the report.

  The inspection agreement outlines in detail what is inspected and what is not inspected and confirms the cost of your inspection, please include any special inspection requests, instructions or questions for the inspector regarding the property prior to him inspecting the property.

• How do I sign the agreeements prior to the inspection taking place?

  You can either go onto this Web Site that your already on and fill out a Building Inspection request and then click on I agree on the On Line Booking Form to agree to the agreement after reading the agreement.

  Or contact our office and we can email you  a copy of the agreement for you to return by post, email reply or fax.

• What is Infrared Thermal Imaging and what is the advantage of having this service?

  The thermal imaging camera is a Bullard T4 which is a very good thermal imaging camera which is also Infrared and can detect and display on screen differences in thermal temperatures within a dwelling or building that would show an outline of framing members and also moisture in areas that may not be seen by the naked eye.

  This particular thermal imaging infrared camera is a very expensive tool which is non-invasive (doesn't require removing linings) and I would highly recommend this tool which I use on every inspection.

  The thermal imaging camera also shows heat thermal temperature differences and this can show defects such as termite nests in walls if they produce enough heat at the time of the inspection.

• How much does aThermal Imaging, Infrared Inspection cost?

  We offer the Pre-Purchase Building Inspection with free Thermal imaging on every building inspection. You can view the tools section on the home page tag to view what the thermal camera images looks like.

• Does the written reports comply with the current Australian Standards?

  Mal Wright Pre-Purchase Building Inspections reports comply to Australian Standards 4349.1-2007 which is the most up to date and current Australian Standard. When any new Australian Standards come in we comply immediately as part of our excellent service, thats why Mal Wright is known throughout the Inspection industry as the "best in the business."

• How do I receive my Inspection report from your company?

  We always email a copy of your report to yourself if you have access to an email and we can also fax  a copy of your report in needed. We always post a hard copy to your postal address unless otherwise requested where you can pick the report up in person from our office on appointment.

   

• What Qualifications does Mal Wright Pre-Purchase Building Inspections have?

  Our Consultants are fully qualified and Licensed Builders and Certified Clerk of Works, Actual Building Consultants. Our Consultants have actual practical building experience and are not just TAFE or University Students or Structural Engineers with only technical experience without a actual building background. 

  I only recommend using inspectors that have actually been hands on in the building industry themselves.

  There are other inspectors I have seen and heard of that can do these inspections in 15 minutes and that think if it takes more than 45 minutes that you are going outside the scope which is absolutely ridiculous.

  These inspectors are a cheaper option that many Real Estate Agents would recommend to their clients but never use them for their own purchase which I consider hypocritical.

  We have done over 100 inspections for agents and conveyancers when they purchase there own or their relatives property as they know we do a great job and take as along as it takes.

• What Licences, Experience and Accreditation does Mal Wright have?

  Mal Wright is a fully UNRESTRICTED Licensed Builder with the Office of Fair Trading, NSW-Licence No. 40501.

  Mal started his Carpentry and Joinery apprenticeship in Sydney in 1979 and completed this certificate and apprenticeship in 1982 with a Credit Grade issued in his Trade Certificate showing his attention to detail.

  Mal also is a Certified Building Clerk of Works with a broad range of hands on knowledge which is a added bonus to his inspections knowing what builders can get up to to try and disguise defects.

  Mal Wright has been in the building industry for over 30 years and has worked on many major building projects including a site supervissor on the Sydney 2000 Olympics at Homebush Village NSW. 

  Mal Wright also has a Insurance Accreditation No. 03763

  Anyone whom is high or considered reputable in the building industry has heard of Mal Wright and knows him for being pedantic and thorough, thats why the best Conveyancers and Solicitors use him to do there clients and own building inspections.

   

• What inspection tools will the Inspector use on my inspection?

  Our consultants will use a number of tools to assist in the inspection process. These include a moisture meter, digital angle reading level, torch, 3.6m ladder, measuring device, tile testing device, protective clothes and infrared thermal imaging camera.

  I also have Flexi-Scope camera that can access inside walls with a small 8mm hole. This is used on request only and with the permission of the vendor as i need to drill a hole in the wall.

• What if I have a special request for my report?

  If you have a special request, instruction or question regarding the property and your report please let us know. We can pay particular attention to any concern or issue that you have as long as the request is within the scope of a normal building inspection. Issues such as "Can we remove internal walls if we purchase this property?", "Can we extend the house" are some examples of typical questions we may be able to address for you.

• How do I contact Mal Wright Pre-Purchase Building Inspections?

  See the contact this web site page or phone his office on 02 49 68 4630 or email him on inspections@malwright.com.au

   

• How come Mal Wright has the best name in the business and comes highly recommended by so many people?

  This is because we take great pride in our reports and are willing to have You the client to come on site and go through the dwelling and property' defects found, this on site visit is best at the end of the inspection so the inspector has something to show you but by all means come along from start to finish. This is the best inspection you can possibly have as you can ask questions and discuss each defect on site whilst actually looking at the particular defect. Many inspectors cringe at doing this as then you the client will see actually how long they actually take on site and where they don't actually go. I recommend watching your inspector on site even if this means watching from a distance. When booking the inspection we must be aware you are coming so we can allow extra time to go through the defects with you and also to notify the agent and vendor that this is taking place.