Inspection Agreements

The Australian Standard/s that govern inspections and industry bodies recommend that to protect You (the Client and/or Your nominated party acting on your behalf) and the Inspector from any misunderstanding, that Inspection Agreements be made available for viewing, prior to an inspection being carried out.

The purpose of an agreement is to outline to the Client the Inspectors terms, conditions, scope and limitations of the inspection and report. The Client is requested to read and acknowledge understanding of and agree to this / these documents and further authorises the Inspector to proceed with the inspection/s and report/s as requested.

Our Inspector will inspect and report on Your nominated property in accordance with the appropriate Australian Standards AS4349.0-2007, AS4349.1-2007 and/or AS4349.3-2010 where required. The purpose of the inspection is to provide advice to You (the Client), regarding the condition of the property at the date and time of the inspection. Areas for the visual, non-invasive inspection shall cover safe and accessible areas and include the roof, roof void, sub-floor void, interior, exterior and the site within 30 metres and within the boundaries of the main building to be inspected.

Please be aware that a standard building inspection report is not a timber pest report and vice versa. Please note that these types of reports, under the above said Australian Standards, are not electrical, plumbing, pool reports and are not cost estimates, compliance certificates or a guarantee against any future problems from developing. Separate reports in relation to these specific matters are recommended and should be performed by an industry qualified person.

However, Your report will be clear, concise and conclusive a document to help You understand the main issues regarding the condition of the property covered by the Australian Standards.

Note: If you require Building Consultancy / Expert Witness services please contact our office direct to discuss your specific requirements and our fee schedule. We are required to obtain a written ‘Client Agreement’ with you prior to proceeding with your matter. We acknowledge the Courts Expert Witness Code of Conduct and our primary role would be to act as an independent to assist the Court in determining an outcome relating to your matter. Upon your initial contact with us we will arrange to provide you our Client Agreement form and Fee Schedule for your consideration and for you to complete and return to us if you wish to proceed.

If You have any special requests or changes to the agreement that have not been discussed with Us and not included in any written correspondence to Us, then please notify our office immediately.

If You fail to respond to the agreement/s and do not cancel the requested inspection/s then You agree that You have read and understand the contents of this/these agreements and that We will carry out the inspection on the basis of this/these agreements and that We can reply on this/these agreements.

Your responsibility is to pay for the services that the Inspector provides prior to the release of the report to You. In addition we strongly recommend that upon receipt of your report/s, that you read the report carefully and heed all recommendations made by the Inspector. We also recommend that you contact Us to clarify anything that you do not understand.

How to respond and proceed with Client Agreement

1. View and Read inspection agreement/s.
2. Go to “Request Inspection” tab on our website and complete the online form.

OR

3. Download, Print & Complete the Inspection Request Form in full and email to: info@ybi.com.au

Regards,

Agreement/s & Forms