Dedant Building & Pest Inspections - Why You Need Building and Pest Inspections

1. Dedant Building and Pest Inspections Why a Building and Pest Inspection is essential. And how Dedant can help you

2. Introduction to Dedant Our vision is to provide comprehensive home inspections that give peace of mind to the purchaser, while using the latest technology and outstanding follow up service.

3. Our Story History of Dedant Dedant was established in 2008 by Brian & Jan Cassie. Brian is an experienced builder, with over 30 years in the industry. He trained and worked as a building inspector for a year with other companies but didn't feel his values aligned with their culture. This prompted him to start his own company based on transparency with all stakeholders involved in the purchase process and honest reporting delivered in a way that is clear, concise and with an emphasis on explaining defects without creating unnecessary fear in the buyer.

4. Our Company Values 1 2 3 We’re a company that pursues excellence in all aspects of customer service. We’re a company anchored on integrity and transparency. We’re a company with a responsibility to always provide quality work.

5. Services Building and Pest Inspections Annual Termite Inspections Termite Treatment and Management Swimming Pool Inspections New Build Handover Inspections Dilapidation Reports Pest Control Asbestos Inspection and Testing Meth Testing

6. Building and Pest Inspection Brisbane What is a building and pest inspection? Usually undertaken prior to finalising the purchase of a property. Involves two different types of inspections, a building inspection and timber pest inspection. It is a visual inspection only. The building and pest inspection will identify the following Safety Hazards. These need to be addressed immediately. Identify Major Defects (a defect that affects the liveability of the property in a major element of the building) Major defects need to repaired as soon as possible. Identify Minor Defects. These are generally maintenance issues and should be scheduled for repair when practically possible. Identify damage caused by termites, live termite activity, termite nests or wood borer activity.

7. Building and Pest Inspection What is a building and pest inspection? The areas inspected are Not covered by a building and pest inspection the interior of the property. the roof space. the exterior of the property. the sub floor. the roof exterior. the property. Home Appliances. Other Accessories. Swimming Pools. Compliance to Building Codes Toxic and Hazardous Substances. Natural Disasters. Electrical or Plumbing.

8. Major Defects Defects that affect the liveability of the property and safety issues. Typical items include Cracks Sagging Ceiling Balustrade not to code Drummy / cracked tiles Water damage Deteriorated tile grout Leaning fence Surface drainage issues Poor ventilation Windows missing safety Handrails not to code Timber decay in stair treads

9. Minor Defects Maintenance issues. Typical items include Peeling Paint Common cracks Deterioration of finishes Downpipes leaking Impact damage Doors / windows binding Leaking gutters Bubbling Render Missing door stops Ceiling delamination Bathroom seals deteriorated

10. Timber Pest Termites and wood borers Typical findings Old termite damage Live termites Termite nests Conducive conditions

11. Equipment Utilised Thermal Imaging Moisture Meter Termatrac Identifies hot or cold areas behind walls Shows large active termite nests and water leaks Identifies abnormal moisture behind walls. Can indicate leaking pipes or leaking roof. Can track termite movement behind walls, using radar.

12. Defects Plumbing Major Corrission Wood Rot Cracked tiles Plumbing not installed in a tradesman like manner. Roof corroded Wood Rot to beam Cracked tiles

13. Defects Termite Damage Cracked tile Water damage to ceiling Balustrade not to code Old termite damage found in the wall Cracked tile in shower Water damage to the ceiling Balustrade gaps too big

14. Defects Leaking shower Trip hazard No insulation Replacement stump Leaking through floorboards Trip hazard on path No insulation installed Stump replaced with bricks

15. Termite Damage

16. Dedant does things differently Dedant staff pursue excellence in all areas of inspections and customer service. We do this in a number of ways. Customer Service Transparency Communication Customer service staff that understand the process and technical aspects of the inspections. Inspectors providing an unbiased and transparent assessment of the property to all stakeholders Inspectors phone the client if not at the job so they have any issues explained in clear and concise terms, not just relying on the report. Follow Up Timeliness Technology Inspectors are available to answer follow up questions once the client has read the report. Inspections can generally be undertaken within 3 days and reports are available the same day in most circumstances. Inspectors use the latest technology to inspect the premises and report on their findings. Inspectors attend regular training to keep their skills updated. We understand the importance of providing accurate information about the property and explaining the defects to clients in a clear and concise manner whilst being solution focused.

17. Conclusion Why is a building and pest inspection essential? A trade qualified expert can identify issues that are not obvious to a person unskilled in this area. A building and pest inspection can identify defects that buyer can use to negotiate a reduced price or repairs. The buyer can go into the purchase knowing that they are getting what they are paying for. An inspection can identify maintenance issues that need to be scheduled for attention. Don't trust just anybody with your building and pest inspection. Talk to the experts at Dedant today

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