Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Pink Inspections do?
- Why should I choose Pink Inspections and not another inspection company?
- Can I see a sample of your reports before purchasing?
- I'm a conveyancing solicitor or other professional. Can you offer me wholesale rates, payment terms etc.?
- Who will prepare my report?
- What assurances do I have that your reports are accurate?
- How long will it take to get my report?
- Do I really need to get a pest report as well as a building report?
- What if I or my client wants to meet the inspector on site?
- I have a particular concern in relation to a specific aspect of a property. Can I ask that this receives special attention?
- What payment methods do you accept?
- Will your report tell me whether or not I should buy a property?
- If I don't go ahead with the purchase, do I still have to pay for the report?
Pink Inspections is Sydney's leading provider of pre-purchase property inspection reports. We've completed more than 100,000 pre-purchase inspections in the Sydney area over more than 20 years. Click here to order a report.
Back to TopThere are a number of pest and building report companies in Sydney. Here are some reasons to choose us to provide your pre-purchase reports:
- Fast, accurate reports, Guaranteed: Our reports are not only easy to read and understand - we also guarantee to deliver your report within 48 hours of gaining access to the property or it's FREE (applies to fax or email delivery; excludes weekends and public holidays.)
- Over 20 years experience: Pink Inspections has prepared in excess of 100,000 pre-purchase reports for Sydney residents over more than 20 years in the business.
- We use only highly-trained, professional staff: Your report is only as good as the inspector who prepares it. All our inspectors are experienced, trained and qualified to ensure that you get an accurate report every time.
- Fully licensed and insured: It is essential that your inspection company is fully licensed and insured for your protection. Here are some things you should know about our services:
- We are Licensed Building Consultants (License Number BC641)
- All our Building Reports comply with Australian Standard AS 4349.1
- All our Pest Reports comply with Australian Standard AS 4349.3
- You are protected by two layers of insurance – Both Pink Inspections and each of our inspectors hold current Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance policies.
Certainly. Click on the following links to view a PDF sample of our pest reports, building reports and strata reports. You also receive relevant supplementary information attached to each report depending on your specific situation.
Yes. We currently serve over 600 conveyancing solicitors and other professional firms. Some professionals prefer to have their clients deal directly with us to save paperwork, and we're happy to offer your clients the same wholesale rates that we offer you.
The other option is to set up an account with us. You'll enjoy extra benefits including wholesale prices and payment terms.
All our reports are prepared by experienced, trained and qualified inspectors who carry full insurance.
Pink Inspections carries comprehensive Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance to back up the accuracy of all reports. In addition, each of our inspectors holds their own personal insurance, so you are doubly protected. We are happy to provide you with Certificates of Currency upon request.
We guarantee to provide you with a thorough pre-purchase report within 48 hours of gaining access to the property or it's FREE (applies to fax or email delivery; excludes weekends and public holidays.) In many cases it is possible to provide an even faster response by prior arrangement – please let us know if you're in a hurry and we'll see what we can do.
Yes. Termites currently attack 1 in every 5 homes and this rate is increasing. The damage caused by termites each year in Australia exceeds the value of damage caused by all forms of natural disaster combined. That's why we strongly recommend that you obtain a pest report in addition to your building report.
No problem! We encourage purchasers to meet our inspectors on site or if this is not possible, to discuss the report findings with our inspectors over the phone.
Yes, our inspectors are happy to give special attention to any specific area of concern that you may have. This is normally provided at no extra charge.
We accept credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Bankcard, American Express and Diners Club), cheque and direct deposit. We also offer monthly accounts to conveyancers, lawyers and other professionals.
We are not in a position to give you this advice as we are not aware of all aspects of your intended purchase or your financial position.
However, our reports will give you a feel for likely problems and expenses that you may encounter should you purchase the property. This is invaluable information to assist you in deciding if your planned purchase represents value for money.
Yes, the report fee is payable whether or not the purchase proceeds.