Estimated Costs

Inspect It >> provides estimated costings on Building Inspection Reports, however there are few items you need to be familiar with, before your order.

If the Building Inspection Report includes any estimate costings it is important to remember that the costs included within the defect summary are merely opinions of possible costs that could be encountered, remember, this is a visual inspection only. These costs are based on the knowledge and experience of the inspector. The estimated costs are not a guarantee, nor a written quotation of rectification works for that particular defect.

The actual cost of the rectifcation of a given defect is ultimately dependant upon: the materials used, the standard of work carried out, and what a contractor is prepared to do the work for. For example a building inspector may give an estimate of $1,000. to rectify drummy tiles in the bathroom. The inspector only takes into account the rectification of the defect viewable via the visual inspection and will not consider: you using an expensive tile, that you have used a particularly expensive contractor, or that there could be additional damage within the wall cavity. All of which will need to be taken into account when assessing the actual cost of rectification.

It is recommended in all instances that multiple independent quotes be sourced prior to any rectification works being carried out. Prices can vary dramatically.

Have a look at our sample Building Inspection Report with estimated costs of repairs, they are a real advantage as they provide a good idea as to the severity of a defect.