Jim's Building Inspections Questions & Answers

Hi, How much would a pest and building inspection cost in Burwood for a 4-bedroom house? Also, what is your turnaround time commitment? Cheers, Tom

Hi there, I've got my building inspection report on 15/04/2023 for 4 32 Weir Street Balwyn VIC 3103. The report mentioned the potential asbestos in our kitchen/bathroom, and asked us to provide evidence of renovations. I've send several emails with the renovation photos to prove that the renovation was recent, and no asbestos were there. However no one got back to me. Can someone please follow up and get back to me with email: [Removed]. I'm currently residing overseas so my mobile will not work. Thank you, Diana Zou

Hi! How much does it cost to conduct an inspection of a 21 square home (4BR, 2BATH, double garage and when is the next available time and date?

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I’m just inquiring to see how much will it cost to do the final inspection of the newly built house before handover.

Hi there, I'm wondering about the qualifications of your inspectors in victoria as I have been advised by my real estate agent that if they are not suitably qualified it can void the subject to building and pest clause in a contract of sale?

Good evening, our oven is leaking large puddles of a watery liquid after usages without liquids being used in the oven, there is a shower on the other side of the back oven wall, would the water be possibly coming through the wall and under the over during hot usages? This house is 2 years brand new. Can a building inspector inform us about this issue please? From Michael. Thanks for your time.

Hi. I am in need of someone to inspect the house I am to buy. Could you please give me a quote ? Address: South Morang VIC Thanks

what qualifications do your inspectors have to make them building inspectors? Is there certification? thanks Jules

Hi, I am wondering if you routinely check whether or not a prospective franchisee has a history of being a disqualified builder, either due to breaches to the relevant building act, or through insolvency due to a domestic building insurance claim being made against them by a former homeowner.

Hi. Can you provide me the fee quote for a new apartment inspection? The internal area is 69 square meters and Meriton is the developer. Please text me at 0450417868. Thanks!

Hi, Can you please provide the fee quote for a new apartment inspection? The internal area is 69 square meters and the developer is Meriton. Please text me at 0450417868. Thanks!

I am extremely dissatisfied with my Jim's inspection report, there are easy issues which should have been picked my the inspector which didnt happen, leaving me stressed and suffering throughout the holiday period as I pushed the builder for handover and had to clear the payment and now he has no obligation to look into this on priority. If sliding door is completely scratched and dented it should be picked by a Jim's inspector. If all the windows have angles and spacers missing it should be highlighted. If in cabinetary the spacing is missing and gap is evident it should be clearly picked by inspector. Bath tubs are scratched. Builder said I will keep only inspector report as reference point

Can you do a quality building inspection on our soon to be finished extension in northern NSW?

I want to know reviews about Eric and domenic please

What qualifications do the building inspectors hold, do they need to produce some government certificate when they attend and do they inspect home in a lifestyle village.

Hello Team, Do you look into asbestos residue in houses

I don't know if this comes under your area of expertise so I will outline the problem. We have had water damage from a burst pipe in the ceiling caused by a rat chewing through the plastic (we thought it was a possum). The water could have been pouring out of the ceiling onto the bamboo floor for up to 2 hours before I noticed the sound and went to investigate. It was 12 pm at night and I got up to go to the bathroom and heard the noise. The insurance assessor said that they would try to dry it out and see if the floor buckles. I am concerned because the bamboo floor is not waterproof but can resist the water for a time, the longer it is left the more damage will occur. I estimate that the volume of water could have been a bathtub full. About 24 hours later water started leaking from under the skirting board in the hallway. This is about 6 - 7 meters from where the pipe leaked through the ceiling. I told them that I thought it had come from the leaking pipe due to the fact that the amount of water that came from the ceiling had to go somewhere. They were not interested in lifting a couple of boards to investigate. For the water to track through under the floor it would also have passed under the kitchen tiles to get to the hallway. I asked the plumber who fixed the pipe if this was possible. He said that although it would seem to be impossible in this case he thinks it is very likely that is what has happened. He also said that if the water had gotten under the tiles that the tiles would likely become loose and would need to be replaced. It is now a week later and the water is still seeping out of the hallway. If it didn't come from the damaged pipe then where did it come from. They are now thinking that there may be a problem with the shower which backs onto the hallway where the water is leaking. This is being investigated on Monday. So, if there is a leak in the shower ( I don't think that is the case), what has happened to the water from the ceiling. In my mind, it seems obvious that the water is tracking under the floorboards following the lowest level. If it can't find it's way out it will sit there and possibly ruin the floorboards. I wanted them to lift some of the boards to see what was going on, replace the wet underlay, dry the boards, and relay them. They are determined to try to dry them out, but the damage is spreading. In the kitchen, the kickboard under the cupboards has started to swell. I kept telling them that I am very concerned about the floorboards. That color is not available now and I have a few meters of it left from when it was laid. I thought it is about time I get another opinion from a professional that can make sure the work is done properly. The house is only 3 years old. I am wanting someone who can assess the damage and make a recommendation on what is required for the rectification of the damage. At the moment I am feeling that this is not looking very good. Can you please advise if this is within your area of expertise. Regards Tania Butcher

Hi Guys, Just wondering about if anyone had experienced with Anthony Crea from Jim's Building Inspections in Tarneit (West Melbourne). Can anyone please shared their experience.

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How much would a building and pest inspection of a nine year old villa in Palm Lakes Resort Bargara cost.

I was very pleased with the level of service provided by My Property Inspections. The building and pest inspections were organised immediately and the reports received were detailed and professional. I was happy with his communication and competitive price. I would highly recommend their service to anyone looking for a building ask for Dominic he is the best and very honest without his help I will be stacks. Meskerem tesifaye