If you are about to purchase an existing home, get some peace of mind by having a professional independent building inspection before your cooling off period ends.
Will there be hidden problems and costs? Who can you trust to inspect and advise?
- ABC consultants are experienced, specialist professionals you can trust.
- They follow the Association’s Constitution and Code of Practice.
- They ensure no vested interest in obtaining building work from their inspections.
- Confidentiality and responsibility are assured.
ABC members include a wide range of specialists and consultants in the building industry, providing inspection and advisory services to the South Australian public and industry.
Building inspections easy as ABC...
A - Select a member who offers building inspections
B - Go to our Inspection enquiry form
C - Fill in your details and click ‘Send’
Services
Most ABC members are experienced and qualified for:
- Pre-purchase inspections
- Inspections and advice on dampness and cracking in buildings
- Building inspections and reports during construction and at hand-over for owners and builders
Some ABC members also provide or specialise in:
- Termite inspections
- Structural engineering and advice
- Checks on building contract documentation and quantities
- Technical reports on building work for insurance purposes, disputes or legal purposes
- Mediation, conciliation and arbitration in building disputes
- Building design and feasibility studies
- Energy efficiency reports and inspections
News
Beware of cheap roof painters
OCBA has warned of itinerant traders posing as roof restorers, offering to paint roofs for "bargain" prices.
Excessive deposits taken for building work
OCBA has recently investigated a number of builders who have taken excessive deposits from consumers.
Swimming pool safety
Planning SA has a list of accredited safety inspectors on its website. Many of these are ABC members.