No the Pest and Building Inspections Reports do not include and any electrical or plumbing inspections or any testing appliances and air-conditioners as these inspections can only be performed by licenced tradespersons being a licenced electrician for electrical inspections and a licenced plumber for plumbing inspections.
After booking your inspection, if you decide to cancel and have paid by credit card, there will be 4% cancellation fee deducted and the balance credited back to your credit card. This is to cover the bank fees imposed on us for merchant banking.
If you decide to cancel within 24 hours of the inspection, only a 10% cancellation fee applies to cover the cover costs of administration for having taken and booked your inspection which includes any merchant banking fees that we have incurred.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the intended inspection date and time, then a 25% cancellation fee applies as we could have taken another booking for that time and with less than 24 hours notice it is very hard to fill that allocated time with another inspection.
You the client can come on site and go through the dwelling and property’ defects found, this on site visit is the best at the end of the inspection so the inspector can get into the inspection without interruptions and then can show you what areas are of concern. 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.
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 it is essential to also notify the agent and vendor that this is taking place as some agents have policies in place that purchasers are not allowed on site.
This is because Mal Wright has been in this business for a long time and takes great pride in his reporting for Pest and Building Inspections with easy to read thorough reports that are not a generic tick list report as Mal Wrights Pest and Building Reports are individual reports that are customized to each individual property. Mal Wright has so many happy clients that refer him to their friends and relatives. Most Solicitors that do Conveyancing or Conveyancers are aware of Mal Wright as “Mr Pedantic” and acknowledge him as a very reputable Pest and Building Inspector.
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.
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.
Mal Wright is a fully UNRESTRICTED Licensed Builder with 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 try and disguise defects.
Mal Wright has been in the building industry for over 34 years and has worked on many major building projects including a site supervisor on the Sydney 2000 Olympics at Homebush Village NSW.
Mal Wright also has a Insurance Accreditation No. 03763 for Pest and Building Inspections
Anyone whom is high or considered reputable in the building industry has heard of Mal Wright and knows him for being pedantic and thorough, that’s why the best Conveyancers and Solicitors use him to do their clients and own pest and building inspections.
Our Consultants are fully qualified and Licenced 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 an actual building background.
Mal Wright is also an Accredited Timber Pest Inspector with many years experience. Mal is an expert in his fields.
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 their own or their relatives property as they know we do a great job and take as long as it takes.
We always email a copy of your report directly to yourself if you have access to an email and on request for an additional $25.00 (including GST) we can print out and 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.
Mal Wright Pest & Building Inspections reports comply to Australian Standards AS4349.1-2007 for the Building Reports and Australian Standards AS4349.3-2010 for Pest Reports which is the most up to date and current Australian Standards. When any new Australian Standards come in we comply immediately as part of our excellent service, that’s why Mal Wrights known throughout the Inspection industry as the “Best in the business.”
We don’t charge additional fees to use the Thermal Imaging camera as I use this tool on every Pest and Building inspection where possible. You can view the tools section on the home page tag to view what the thermal camera images looks like.
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.
I have found many major defects using this camera.
You can either go onto this website that your already on and fill out a Online Pest and Building Inspection request and then click on I agree on the On Line Booking Form to agree to the agreement after reading the agreements which are linked to the web site.
Or contact our office and we can email you a copy of the agreement for you to return by post, email reply or fax.
On the 20th of December 2007 a new Standard for Residential Building Inspections was published AS4349.1-2007 and from 2010 agreements for Timber Pest Inspection Reports was published AS4349.3-2010. Part of the requirements is “An inspection agreement between the client and the inspector is to 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. These inspection agreements are 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.
Please include any special inspection requests, instructions or questions for the inspector regarding the property prior to him inspecting the property.
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 Pest & Building Inspections DOES require that your account is finalized 24 hours prior to performing the inspections.
When we email you and post the report or reports, a tax invoice receipt will also be included.
We encourage you to read the completed report s and then contact the Building Consultant and Timber Pest Inspector that completed your inspection to further discuss any issues or concerns that you may have with the property. Our consultants are available 5 days a week from Monday to Friday between 7:00AM till 6:00PM to take your enquiries. If the Inspector is busy please leave a message and he will return your call as soon as possible.
Combined Building and Pest can be arranged for our standard price of $645.00 unless discounted on my website booking form; which includes the Building Inspection, Pest inspection and also includes thermal imaging and GST. This is a very attractive package. The home page sometimes has a special offer where you can save money when we run specials. These specials are on the front left side of the home page of my web site with click here to order online image.
IF YOU ONLY WANT A BUILDING INSPECTION
Mal Wright offers a Pre-Purchase Building Report for $495.00 including GST and this package includes a Thermal Building Inspection using a thermal imaging camera. This is based on one dwelling with no more than 5 bedrooms, one kitchen and up to 3 bathrooms. Standard garages and sheds are included in the inspection price.
Granny flats are an additional $165.00 with the GST included for Building Inspections only.
IF YOU ONLY WANT A TIMBER PEST INSPECTION
If you only require a Timber Pest Inspections then they are $365.00 including GST for a pest inspection with the aid of a thermal imaging camera.
Our consultant will usually spend between 1.5 and 2 hours at the site inspecting the property. Sometimes even longer, it all depends 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.
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 are reasonable at the time of the inspection.
Our Pre-Purchase Pest and 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.
Pest reports are performed under with Australian Standards AS4349.3-2010.
The reports will clearly state what aspects of the property we have been unable to access, and may recommend further investigation and additional inspections.
Our Pre-Purchase Timber Pest Inspection Reports and Building Reports are very thorough documents that are not a generic report or tick list each report customized to that individual property with some full colour photographs of the property , defects and timber pest matters that were reported on to show what I found at the time of the inspection. The reports are easy to read and presented in layman’s terms.
The report is packaged in a display folder and posted to you via Australia Post. The report will also be emailed directly 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 Pre-Purchase Timber Pest Inspections are a visual inspection only and are carried out and written in compliance with Australian Standards AS4349.3-2010.
Thermal Imaging with a thermal imaging camera is carried out on most Pest and Building Inspections as this is a very valuable tool that helps detect moisture from water leaks and heat as live termites give off heat.
A moisture test of areas opposite showers and conducive areas are tested with a Tramex moisture meter and noted in both Pest and Building reports if there are any moisture readings of concern.
The reports will clearly state what areas of the property we have been unable to access, and may recommend further investigations.
Mal Wright Pest and Building Inspections will inform the purchaser of any defects in the dwelling and timber pest concerns on the property that you intend to purchase.
Mal Wright will report in a written report format to Australian Standards on all the building minor defects and major defects found at the time of the inspection. Without being aware of these defects may prove costly to rectify after you have purchased the property so having inspections performed informs you prior to making the decision to purchasing the property so you can make an informed decision.
Mal Wright also is a accredited timber pest inspector who will go over the property and dwelling and a written timber pest report not only if there are termites or borers but will also recommend treatments and how to reduce the risk of attracting timber pests,
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.
Mal Wright and his team specialises in Building Inspections and Pest Inspections, however we also offer a number of other inspections and reports on residential: