Our Services

Building & Pest Inspections

Final Home Building Report

Technology & Tools We use

Building & Timber Pest Inspections

Full Inspection

No-one wants to buy a house and find a nasty and expensive surprise. We will examine your house thoroughly, so you know the true condition of your property.

 

Before the Inspection
  1. Get in contact with us on 0499 644 602 or via our contact form. We’ll take your details, answer any questions you have and give you a free, no-obligation quote.
  2. We will contact the agent or vendor for you and organise access to the property.
  3. Payment & Signed Terms & Conditions agreement is required prior to the inspection.

 

The Inspection

Outside

We start outside so we can see how the property was constructed and if there are any extensions or alterations.

  • We check the exterior, attached structures, roof surfaces (within safety guidelines) and accessible subfloor areas.
  • We look for structural integrity, deterioration, safety hazards and termite activity or damage.
  • Because Chris is dual licenced for both Building and Pest Inspections, he’ll also inspect gardens, trees and out-buildings for termite damage/activity, borer damage and wood decay.

Please note: In rural areas, some farm structures may be excluded from the building inspection.

Inside

  • We inspect the internal walls and ceilings using the thermal imaging camera, moisture meter and Termatrac.
  • Accessible timbers are sounded using the tapping stick, including window frames, door frames and skirting boards checking for weakness in the timbers due to termite damage.
  • The carpet edging is lifted in various places, mainly around wet areas (bathrooms and laundries) as this may reveal termite damage, termite activity or water damage. 
  • A thorough inspection is made in accessible parts of the roof void, looking for structural soundness and conformance to current Australian building standards & possible Termite damage.
    After the Inspection

    We are happy to discuss potential issues and problem areas of the property if you attend the inspection.

    If you can’t make it, that’s fine too. We take photographs of any areas of concern and include them in the report. Once you have received the report and read it in full we encourage you to call us so Chris can talk you through the Report and answer any questions you may have.

    We finalise the report on the next business day and send it to you via email, once payment and the Terms & Conditions agreement have been completed.

    Locations & Pricing

    Toowoomba

    Warwick

    Millmerran

    Dalby

    Chinchilla

    Tara

    Miles

    Kingaroy

    Gatton

    Plainlands

    Esk

    For your personalised quote please give us a call or fill in an enquiry form

    Note: Houses larger than 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, or have extra structures such as granny flat, separate rumpus room, built-in shed, are more than 1 story or are located more than 10 minutes out of the town area will incur extra charges.

    Our Commitment to you

    It can be difficult to explain situations, problems, access, building faults and their importance in everyday language. 

    So you can contact us and we will explain anything contained in the report and answer your questions and concerns.

    Our Service Guarantee

    We’re an independent business. We don’t give referral fees.

    Our pricing is competitive – no hidden charges.

    Our company & inspector is fully licenced and insured.

    We don’t work for the agent.

    We don’t work for the vendor.

    We work for you.

    Final Home Building Report

    Full Report

    Get a report on any defects and incomplete work before you take possession of your new build. An independent inspection will give you peace of mind.

     

    Before the Inspection
    1. Get in contact with us on 0499 644 602 or via our contact form prior to Final Hand over. We’ll take your details, answer any questions you have and give you a free, no-obligation quote.
    2. We will organise a time that suits you to meet the inspector at the house.
    3. Payment & Signed Terms & Conditions agreement is required prior to the inspection.

     

    The Inspection

    The inspection areas include the: Interior, Exterior, Roof Exterior, Roof Void, Sub-floor & Fencing. We will be checking for all finishes of concrete, paint and other materials making sure it is all up to an acceptable industry standard and checking for any poor workmanship.

      After the Inspection

      We are happy to discuss issues and problem areas of the property at the inspection.

      We finalise the report on the next business day and send it to you via email, once payment and the Terms & Conditions agreement have been completed.

       

      Once you have received the report and read it in full we encourage you to call us so Chris can talk you through the Report and answer any questions you may have.

      Locations & Pricing

      Toowoomba

      Warwick

      Millmerran

      Dalby

      Chinchilla

      Tara

      Miles

      Kingaroy

      Gatton

      Plainlands

      Esk

      For your personalised quote please give us a call or fill in an enquiry form

      Note: Houses larger than 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, or have extra structures such as granny flat, separate rumpus room, built-in shed, are more than 1 story or are located more than 10 minutes out of the town area will incur extra charges.

      Our Commitment to you

      It can be difficult to explain situations, problems, access, building faults and their importance in everyday language. 

      So you can contact us and we will explain anything contained in the report and answer your questions and concerns.

      Our Service Guarantee

      We’re an independent business. We don’t give referral fees.

      Our pricing is competitive – no hidden charges.

      Our company & inspector is fully licenced and insured.

      We work for you.

      Tools We Use

      TERMATRAC

      Termatrac is a non destructive way of checking for termite activity within a wall cavity. Termatrac can detect termite activity within a solid wall structure (timber stud frame) and wall cavities (brick veneer construction) including: under kitchen cupboards, bath and shower voids.

      Termatrac (movement sensor) allows for these areas to be inspected in a non destructive and less intrusive method. For further information on Termatrac equipment click here https://www.termatrac.com.

      THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA

      Thermal Imaging Cameras create an image based on thermal energy rather than natural light. When inspecting a property using the thermal imaging camera, the camera can indicate termite activity and damage, moisture problems in the structure and structural defects. These problems could easily be missed in a standard inspection and provides a more thorough and comprehensive inspection.The type of camera used by Regional Reports is a FLIR. FLIR is one of the world leaders in design and manufacture of thermal imaging cameras, for further information please click here https://flir.com.au.

      MOISTURE METERS AND TAPPING STICKS

      The moisture meter measures the moisture content within a wall or wall void and is used on internal walls of the property. Termites need moisture to survive and termite activity in a wall or wall cavity can increase the moisture content level in that area. The tapping stick or knocker is used to sound all accessible timbers, such as timber architraves, timber reveals around the windows and skirting boards checking for weakness in the timbers that could be caused by Termite damage.

      BORERSCOPE

      A borescope is a high resolution digital camera on a flexible fibreoptic cable that sends an image to an LCD display at the operator’s end of the device. This allows for inspection into wall cavities in the least intrusive way.

      All that is needed is a 7 – 10 mm hole to pass the camera cable through, so that it can send images back to the LCD display. The inspector can investigate any suspicious areas picked up by the Termatrac or Thermal Imaging Camera such as dampness around wet areas and movement found in the walls and cavities of the property.

      (Note: This can only be performed as part of an invasive inspection where we must have written permission from the Vendor).

      Why Choose US

      Regional Reports was established in 2008. Chris & Hayley joined the company in 2019, becoming the new owners in 2020. The company is fully licensed and insured and is a member of the Master Builders Association.

      Family-owned  |  Not a Franchise |  latest technology

      One report, one price

      Book a combined building and pest inspection and there is no extra charge for the Thermal Imaging Camera, Borescope and Termatrac equipment if it is required.

      Independent Advice

      Our advice is independent and professional. We specialise in pre-purchase inspections and will give you trustworthy information about building faults and termite management.

      Convenient and reliable

      We make it as easy as possible. We will contact your real estate agent and arrange access to the property. Your report will be emailed the next day.