Buyer Due Diligence Safeguard

Pre-Purchase Property Inspection

Protect yourself against costly structural defects and hidden damage before your contract cooling-off period expires.

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Pre-Purchase Property Inspection Gold Coast

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We provide prompt turnaround so you have comprehensive photographic evidence before contract conditions close.

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Comprehensive Buyer Protection

Identify Major Defects Before Going Unconditional

Buying a home on the Gold Coast is one of the largest financial investments you will ever make. Don't rely on visual cosmetics alone.

Conducted personally by Garry Witt (40+ years experience as a registered builder), our pre-purchase inspection delves into the roof cavity, subfloor, retaining walls, moisture hotspots, and external structures to uncover structural faults, and safety hazards where passible.

Key Pre-Purchase Audit Areas:

Roof Cavity & Framing: Trusses, rafters, sarking, insulation condition
Subfloor & Foundations: Stumps, piers, ant caps, timber rot, drainage slope, and ventilation.
Internal Wet Areas: Leaking pipework, and moisture scans.
Exterior Envelope: Brickwork cracking, weep holes, cladding, flashing, and gutter corrosion.
Grounds & Outbuildings: Decks, patios, retaining walls, drainage, and safety barrier compliance.

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Pre-Purchase Audit Evidence

Structural & Safety Faults We Uncover Before Contract

Before going unconditional, know the true physical condition of the property. Below are real building defects uncovered by registered builder Garry Witt during pre-purchase inspections.

Roof Void Defect Damaged Roof Sarking Roof Cavity

Damaged Roof Sarking

Roof sarking detached in sections of roof cavity, exposing roof timbers and insulation to moisture penetration and storm weather.

Laser Audit Laser Level Uneven Flooring Subsidence

Uneven Floor Levels (Laser Audit)

Laser level audit pinpointed significant floor deflection requiring structural engineering review to determine footing subsidence.

Safety Hazard Exposed Electrical Wiring Safety Hazard

Exposed Electrical Wiring

Unprotected 240V bare wiring near outdoor A/C compressor presenting an immediate shock risk requiring licensed electrical rectification.

Ground Movement Cracked External Masonry Ground Movement

Cracked Masonry & Movement

Cracking identified in masonry walling associated with soil movement and foundation settling, requiring further structural analysis.

View All 13 Defect Findings in Gallery

Gold Coast Regional Coverage

Services Available By Local Suburb

Looking for building and pest inspections in your area? Garry Witt conducts comprehensive pre-purchase, timber pest, and structural audits across all Gold Coast suburbs daily. Click your location below to view local suburb details:

Gold Coast Region Southport & Main Beach Broadbeach & Waters Surfers Paradise Benowa Robina & Varsity Lakes Burleigh Heads Coomera & Upper Coomera Parkwood Biggera Waters