WHAT IS AND WHEN TO DO A BUILDING INSPECTION IN SYDNEY?

If you are here, it is because you are wondering what it is and when to do a technical inspection in a building inspection sydney. Don't worry, here you will find all the information you need to be able to carry out an ITE !

First of all, what is an ITE , or as we know it better, technical inspection of buildings ? 

The ITE is the technical inspection that all types of building inspection report that have a certain degree of age must pass. Therefore, if your building is more than 45 years old, it is time to pass the ITE!   The objective of this inspection is to guarantee that it meets safety requirements for the people who live there. That is why it requires a face-to-face visit from an approved technician, who certifies that the building is safe and that it maintains optimal conditions for its use.

HOW AND WHEN IS THE ITE PROCESS DONE? 

As we have mentioned, the inspection of the building is carried out through the visit of a qualified technician to the property. These types of technicians are usually architects, engineers or surveyors. It must be borne in mind that the choice of a qualified professional or company is essential for said inspection, since it will depend on these whether our report is favorable or not. The Project company, for example, is a company that, among other things, is dedicated to carrying out technical inspections of buildings. It has a great professional and qualified team, it also has extensive experience in this type of inspection, which makes it the company of choice for many people when carrying out their ITE. 

On the other hand, this inspection, unlike others, is visual. If the technician confirms that the building remains in an optimal state, and guarantees the safety of all its owners, the ITE will be eligible . Therefore, the same technician will be in charge of managing the necessary documentation with the relevant agencies. The new review will be carried out 10 years after said inspection.

In other words, if said inspector detects anomalies, and therefore the inspection of the building will not be suitable , an analysis of the affected elements will be proposed in greater depth, thus carrying out the necessary tests. Although the performance of the technician will vary according to the severity. In the case of serious anomalies, the technician must notify both the property and the corresponding town hall. In addition, the neighborhood community will be in charge of hiring an architect to carry out the rehabilitation. If the anomalies were of the minor type, the solution lies within the maintenance of said building.

ARE THERE FINES FOR NOT PASSING THE ITE?

Well, I'm very afraid... yes! Failure to carry out a technical inspection of the building has consequences. In most cases it carries penalties that can reach, although they will depend on the municipal ordinances of each City Council. On the other hand, it has other indirect consequences, such as mortgage denials or the stoppage of the property sale process. 

HOW MUCH MONEY DOES ITE COST?

Regarding the cost of carrying out the ITE, there are no pre-established fees, that is, it will depend on the company or technician you hire. In certain municipalities, tables of recommended prices are provided in order to guide consumers. Even so, they are not required.

If you are interested in carrying out an ITE for your property, and you want to know the approximate cost, in Project you can calculate your pest inspection cost budget quickly and without obligation.