We are specialists in pre-purchase building & pest inspections. Using the latest technology we are the premier choice in the Coffs Harbour region.
Pre-Purchase Property Inspection Specialists
What we believe in
Coffs Coast Building & Pest Inspections offer comprehensive building and pest inspections. We treat every inspection very seriously and pride ourselves in offering a reliable and comprehensive service to home owners and for those who are looking to purchase a home or investment property.
We provide a report available on the same day of the inspection which contains not only a written report but is backed up with photographic evidence. Being from the building industry, we are aware of construction methods used in buildings and often pick up details overlooked by other providers.
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Proudly local
We are proudly local and live in the Coffs Coast area, where we have chosen to raise our family.
We work hard on our reputation in providing the most comprehensive inspections which are unbiased and based on fact. This assurance ensures that you as the purchaser can use the details of the report to make a decision on whether to proceed with the purchase of a property or may give you grounds to renegotiate your offer based on the report findings.
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Purchasing a home can be the single largest investment a family can make. We understand this and treat every inspection as if we were inspecting the home for our own purchase.
30+ years experience
Coffs Coast Building and Pest Inspections specialise in pre-purchase property inspections, pre-sale inspections and pre-auction inspections.
We aim to ensure that our level of service is highly professional, courteous, friendly and prompt.
Ben Nyhuis has over 30 years in the industry, starting out as a carpenter. Having a building background ensures that Ben can not only identify problems, but he can give recommendations in his report on a suitable course of action if required.
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This experience can bring peace of mind as Ben will be able to provide real world solutions and recommendations on the next course of action.
We are fully qualified and insured. This enables us to perform all inspections and reports with the highest standard and level of professionalism.
Our inspectors will discuss all relevant building and timber pest issues with you on site, or on the phone if you can't be present at the time of the inspection.
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We won’t leave until you have a clear understanding of the property you wish to purchase or what works are recommended prior to placing your property on the market. This will minimise any risks associated with placing a property on the market and not knowing what may be picked up in a purchasers report.
Local knowledge
Ben calls the Coffs Coast his home and lives in the area with his family.
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Ben understands the individual traits that particular localities may have which may include the types of materials used in homes in the area and what to look for when coming across materials which may have a reputation as being problematic.
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Being local, you can be assured that your money stays in the community.
What is a pest inspection?
Our reports will inform you about any current termite infestation, previous damage (if accessible), areas likely to be infested in the future, and areas where additional inspections are recommended to maintain effective timber pest barriers.
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Inspections are performed in accordance with AS 4349.3
We inspect & report on; termites (white ants), borer beetle & wood decay fungus
Interior
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all accessible timber surfaces
doors
windows
skirtings
cupboards
robes
checking for high moisture levels:
internal walls including, bathrooms, laundry and kitchen
roof space / void
Exterior
garden beds
fencing
retaining walls
trees and stumps
weep holes
sheds
decks / balconies / pergolas
sub-floor area if applicable
the latest technology is used
during the course of our inspections.
instruments used in our inspections
Tap Tester (to check for hollow sounding timbers)
Tramex Moisture Meter (Indicates areas of high moisture)
Termatrac (radar / microwave instrument that detects termite movement)
Thermal Imaging Camera
Endoscope Camera (for invasive inspections where recommended)
What is a building inspection?
Also referred to as a pre–purchase property inspection report or standard property report, it provides a written account of a property’s condition.
It will include any significant building defects or problems such as rising damp, movement in the walls (cracking), safety hazards or a faulty roof. Problems which, if left unchecked, could prove costly to repair.
Visual Building Inspection in accordance with AS 4349.1
We inspect & report on;
Interior
general condition
cracked floor tiles
floor coverings
wall surfaces
ceilings
operation of doors and windows
checking for high moisture levels: bathrooms, laundry, & kitchen
cabinets in kitchens and bathrooms
thorough check in the roof space / void
Exterior
check for cracks and/or movement to external walls
brick-work / external linings condition
surface water drainage
retaining walls
gates / fencing
decks / balconies / pergolas
driveways / paths / patios
stairways
roof condition if accordance with safety regulations
roof surface / fascia’s and guttering
sub-floor area if applicable
We welcome you to be on-site at the time of inspection to see and discuss first hand with the inspectors any issues or problems that may arise. If you cannot be on-site, the inspector will give you a call advising of the inspection outcomes and potential defects encountered.
Where a major defect has been identified, the inspector will give an opinion as to why it is a major defect and specify its location and advice on the next course of action needed.
Where applicable, we are able to take asbestos samples for laboratory testing on both internal and exterior materials. This service is an additional service to a regular building inspection.
Building reports will be emailed on the same day of the inspection.
Thermal imaging infrared camera utilised on every building inspection as a CCBPI standard.
To make a booking, please visit our contact page.
If we have helped you with a property inspection, or provided you with assistance, we would love it if you could leave us a Google review.
If for any reason you were not happy with our service, please feel free to give us a call or send an email and we will use your feedback to improve our service in future.
0417 799 561
ben@ccbpi.com.au
Pre-Purchase Property Inspection Specialists
What we believe in
Coffs Coast Building & Pest Inspections offer comprehensive building and pest inspections. We treat every inspection very seriously and pride ourselves in offering a reliable and comprehensive service to home owners and for those who are looking to purchase a home or investment property.
We provide a report available on the same day of the inspection which contains not only a written report but is backed up with photographic evidence. Being from the building industry, we are aware of construction methods used in buildings and often pick up details overlooked by other providers.
Proudly local
We are proudly local and live in the Coffs Coast area, where we have chosen to raise our family.
We work hard on our reputation in providing the most comprehensive inspections which are unbiased and based on fact. This assurance ensures that you as the purchaser can use the details of the report to make a decision on whether to proceed with the purchase of a property or may give you grounds to renegotiate your offer based on the report findings.
Purchasing a home can be the single largest investment a family can make. We understand this and treat every inspection as if we were inspecting the home for our own purchase.