Habitat Property Inspections Geraldton

The HABITAT Promise

To give our clients the peace of mind and expert information they need to make an educated decision regarding their property investment.

Habitat Property Inspections was established in 2002 with the belief that there was a need for the protection of individuals who were purchasing a home, ensuring their property was free of defects.

Habitat Property Inspections has grown to conduct a full range of Building Inspections and Services in Western Australia and has built a reputation for consistency, integrity and thoroughness.

Our Qualifications

Diploma of Building Surveying (Dip of BS) Reg No 445878. Registered Builders' No 7502. Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS) Member No 4204. Master Builders Associaition (MBA) Member No 3340. BRIC Professional Indemnity insurance.

Our Fees

Please contact us via email or phone to discuss inspection fees for services rendered, there is no universally accepted scale of fees for surveying. At present when setting fees, surveyors take into account of a number of factors, including the length of time it will take, the complexity, age, type, size and location of the property.

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HPI work order "agreement" form - PDF

HPI work order "agreement" form - Word

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Property Inspections

Graham Plant of Habitat Property Inspections / Geraldton Building Inspections and Mid West Building Advisory Services has been in the building and construction industry for over 40 years and now offers independent building inspections / consultancy servicing the Geraldton and Midwest region from Jurien Bay to Kalbarri and with clients from other states of Australia. (Diploma of Building Surveying).

Graham’s focus today is on the consultancy side of the construction industry, pre-purchase inspections, structural reports, building maintenance list, workmanship, progress claims and practical completion reports.

Graham specialises in providing building inspections and expert advice on property pre-purchase and structural reports for investors or owner-occupiers allowing them to benefit from professional independent representation when purchasing property in the Geraldton and Midwest housing market.

Frequently asked questions

Is the inspector a licensed Building Surveyor or Registered Builder?
Yes! It is a mandatory requirement that the inspector is a current Registered Builder, Building Surveyor, Architect or Engineer.
How much notice do you need to carry out an inspection?
24 hours! We need time to arrange a suitably amicable appointment with the householder / occupier.
Can we attend the initial building inspection?
We prefer to conduct the initial building inspection uninterrupted and hold no responsibility for theft or damage by a third party. However, we encourage you to peruse the report then contact us for any explanation or queries you may have.
Once the inspection is carried out when will I receive the report?
48 hours! We need time to conduct the visual property inspection and document the written report and add any applicable defect photographs.
Does the report include photographs of the defects?
Yes! The building inspection report will show photographs of major defects and significant maintenance items or issues arising.
I heard the inspection covers only structural defects?
No! We also note within the building inspection report any major dilapidation or significant maintenance issues found with the property.
What about dilapidation & maintenance issues?
While we carry out “Pre-purchase” building inspections for homebuyers we also conduct a range of different type of inspections. ie; Dilapidation, Maintenance & Condition reports, just ask us at booking time.
Does the inspection include a review of the sub-floor space?
Absolutely! When we have clear access to the sub-floor area via a manhole opening.
Does the inspection include a roof void inspection?
Absolutely! When we have clear access to the roof space via a manhole opening.
Does the inspection include a review of the roof exterior?
- Yes! If safe for personal to do so. However, only on single storey buildings to three
- (3) meters in height.
Who arranges access to the property or site?
We do! Upon receiving the Habitat Property Inspection (HPI) work order “Agreement form” in our office and confirmation of inspection by the client.
How do I get a quote for an inspection & can I book online?
Yes! All you need to do is ring Graham (0418 188 088) or contact our office via e-mail transmission and we will decide which inspection “type” you require and price accordingly OR you can “over type” all the necessary details on our HPI work order “Agreement form” then forward the form back to our office via return e-mail, we will contact you with an appropriate inspection fee.
Do I need a building inspection on a newly constructed property?
Yes! We carry out “Practical Completion Handover” inspections on new homes.
Do you carry out Pest inspection?
No we don’t! You will need to contact a licensed Pest Control operator.
Do you carry out Electrical & Plumbing inspections?
No we don’t! You will need to contact a licensed Electrician or Plumbing contractor.
Do you check for asbestos whilst on site?
Yes! We will make note if Fibrous Asbestos is found on site during the inspection.
Do you check Swimming Pools and Retaining walls?
Yes! We check swimming pool compliance and retaining walls if and when asked to do so at a small fee when we are on site conducting the building inspection.
Are we able to “on-sell” to another party our building inspection report?
No! Your building inspection report is specifically commissioned for your benefit alone and as dated on the report, which will expire after ninety (90) day’s. Whereby a new purchaser would require a new building inspection report on their behalf.

Testimonials

“It was a time we were able to buy our first house so choosing a building inspector was important to us. Graham was very polite, understanding and gave us lots of advise on why choosing our first house was a big decision we were about to make. Graham impressed us with his knowledge and integrity shown in his final building report on our new acquisition and we are delighted with our new purchase”

Alexander & Sofia Borello, Drummond Cove WA

“We chose Habitat Property Inspections on advise from our friends because they found Graham to be professional, honest and understanding, he was always approachable and willing to expand on any questions we had with his building inspection report. He gave us professional, sound advise and in a timely manner. Graham gave constructive suggestions so we could make a learned decision when buying our house and we are both very happy”

Michael & Michelle Desmond, Sunset Beach WA

“Thank you so much Graham for your independent Pre-purchase Property Inspection we received from Habitat Property Inspections, the end product (our Home) is everything we had hoped for. Throughout the inspection process we have been impressed by your care and attention to detail and caliber shown by you”

Anthony & Jeanette May, Geraldton WA

"Terry and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the help and advise you have given to us throughout the Pre-purchase Building Inspection process as we live out of town. We found your experience and knowledge of the building industry impressive, you were able to relate many issues to us in layman term’s, we appreciated this kind of service by not being able to drop by our house as often as we would have liked too. We are both extremely happy with the final results of our family home and look forward to moving to Geraldton with the children"

Terry & Priscilla Crookes, Karratha WA

"Graham and Susie of Habitat Property Inspections gained our confidence when we looked into who we might choose to inspect our pending house purchase. With Graham’s achievements, qualifications and experience we were able to make a quick choice of inspector. Susie kept us in the loop with her genuine interest at all times during the inspection process, this continued through to the sales completion and us receiving our keys"

Linda Ergovic, Port Denison WA

"I have employed Graham, principle director of Habitat Property Inspections over the past three (3) years as a hands on site manager/building supervisor for the construction of sixty (60) new investment homes constructed in Wandina and Sunset Beach Estates. Graham conducted stage progress claims and final Practical Completion Hand over reports on all our investment properties built in Geraldton. He certainly has a vast knowledge of experience in the building game. We would not hesitate to recommend Graham to any company who required his services"

Paul & Fiona Davis, Robina QLD

"I have used Habitat Property Inspections twice and been very satisfied with the outcomes provided. The first was when I looked at buying a home at Pt. Moore (West End) in 2008. At the time the market was high so it was vital I was confident that I was buying a sound structure that was good value. I was very impressed by the detail in the report provided after an inspection by Graham. It was thorough and concise in investigating the good and the potentially bad. I again called Graham February 2015 when I made an offer on a property in Beresford. The house in question is 50 years old so I was well aware it could have some issues and indeed, some were identified, which were fortunately minor. I recommend Graham of Habitat Property Inspections. With Graham, you will know whether the investment you're planning to buy is a good one"

Victor Tanti, Beresford WA

"Graham of habitat Property Inspections has the knowledge and experience. He can talk the talk and deliver very prompt, efficient and professional reports. Thanks Graham for your ongoing support on our home"

New home owners, The Phillips Family Perth WA

"We requested Habitat Property Inspections check over a house that we were planning on buying and had in fact put an offer in subject to a building inspection. We had concerns about an area of the pergola and wanted advice. On receiving the final report from Graham we found that there were many more serious issues with the structural integrity of the house that we would not have known. This could have caused us great financial outlay in the future. Graham not only wrote a report but he met us at the house and went through the issues. As a result of this excellent service we renegotiated the price to cover these structural defects and felt much more comfortable with our decision to still buy the house. We recommend Graham at Habitat Property Inspections to other future clients as he saved us big money."

Kate McLeod & Sharon Schulze, Mahomets Flats WA