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AUSINSPECT Welcomes you to my web site. Call Steve on - 0418 274 099 I do need to have an Inspection Agreement/Works form completed in accord to AS-4349 prior to carrying out a Pre-Purchase Inspection/s or other works (a contract). The Inspection Agreement page, second tab across on the menu above. Prices are listed on the Inspection Agreement Form.
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Provides Feature
VIDEO
in
Addition to Written Reports -
at no extra cost.
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Please take some time to view some
Sample Videos
The addition of Video is priceless - Video Reports takes inspection reporting to a
completely new level. The addition of video is a must for a prudent purchaser or
home owner/manager, My Detailed Video includes real time commentary. Read some of the recent additions to my
Testimonials
With a Video Report you get to see a lot of what the inspector has seen, I get to explain with commentary & give reasoning about findings, with video, you can see where the inspector has been (Video is taken into accessible roof void & sub-floor areas), see for yourself faults and/or pest matters, hear water flow & visually appreciate the property, the video contains 20-30+ minutes of footage, you can rewind, look again, easily understand the gravity of faults, also, you can now show your friends & family - Video is an efficient & valuable media for communicating the findings of the inspection that readily allows the client to make well informed decisions - great for a layman in building or pest matters, this development together with speed of delivery involves some major technical advances, Ausinspect now has the ability to provide video & written report/s within as little as 2 hours after having completed the onsite inspection in most cases. |
I believe that those choosing to use my services are getting exceptional value for money. I don't mind a challenge and will endeavour to bend over backward where necessary. "Stephen Koelewyn".
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AUSINSPECT uses leading
edge technology, inspections may include
Thermal Imaging, Thermal
Imaging is strongly recommended.
The attached image is an example of concealed termite damage to a wall, without the use of Thermal Imaging this termite damage would have gone undetected at the time of the pre-purchase inspection. Stephen Koelewyn was the world pioneer in adapting thermal imaging technology for detection of termite concerns in the early 1990's, Can you afford not to have this added benefit ? Regrettably many people get caught short after using other inspection companies only to find that an additional thermal imaging inspection is recommended, these people often do not have the time within the cooling off period to organise the additional thermal inspection or the vendors are reluctant to allow access for an additional inspection, we simply offer the added benefit of a thermal inspection while carrying out our inspections, read more... |
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Thermal Imaging is a valuable tool, it is a tool with limitations, conventional inspection techniques are essential as Thermal imaging should never be used as a stand alone inspection tool, that said, in some instances the use of Thermal Imaging is the only available non destructive technology that can provide indicators of concealed termite activity or leaks in buildings. Use of Thermal Imaging is strongly recommended, Thermal Imaging is a valuable addition to any Building and/or Pest Inspections. A prudent Purchaser will include Thermal Imaging, it is not worth the risk of choosing not to use this technology where it is available. |
The decision to choose a provider to carry out Building & Pest Inspections and/or Termite Treatments is serious business, a poor choice may have dire consequences, you should make your considerations carefully, be wary and make a decision that you are comfortable with. Your decision is important to you and your family, I try to be transparent in detailing some of my advantages vs. disadvantages on this site - please take your time to read, enquire and establish a balanced choice that best serves your need/s.
Stephen Koelewyn - Builder since 1977 - Licence 45109c - Pest Control L2025 - Cert' IV in Pest Control - Qualified Arboriculture (Trees) - Few in the industry have this combination of qualifications and unique experience.
In addition to inspections, I also provides full Pest Control Services, Termite Control Services and Property Maintenance. I am a practicing Builder & Pest Controller. I also have a particular expertise in Sub-Floor Solutions.
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Termite damage observed
within a roof void, termites will seek the higher areas of a building in
a similar manner as they seek higher limbs of a tree, this is because
termites need elevation to increase the possible success of reproductive
flight, Termites can cause significant damage to structures, regular
periodic inspections are essential.
Termites are a real risk in most of mainland Australia, every property in the Sydney region is considered to have a high risk of future termite activity, high risk is our base reference when making any termite related recommendations, no building in Sydney is considered to have a low risk of termite attack. |
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video is of a sub-floor area being cleared of debris in preparation for
an appropriate termite treatment, example of some of the difficulties
involved, it also includes some evidence of termite damaged timbers that
have been removed from the sub-floor areas that are being cleared. Ausinspect also trading as Handy Pest Control, carries out sub-floor work on a limited basis, I am getting older, so I limit myself to the volume of sub-floor reconditioning work I am willing to undertake, in general I will carry out two sub-floor reconditioning jobs a month. In my younger years I would carry out major building works, provide regular sub-floor solutions, these days I choose to do higher volumes of inspections together with a good balance of pest control work, it is all about longevity, I prefer to utilise my machinery and truck to do the hard labour where appropriate and save my body from the excessive wear of the extreme hard labour of clearing sub-floors on a daily basis. When reconditioning a sub-floor I will often loose up to 5 kg of body weight in the couple of days of work due to the strenuous hard physical labour required of crawling and hauling tons of material within confined spaces. |
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| This YouTube video is an interesting observation of termite
damage to a building where extensions are being carried out - no one should
assume that the building does not have a high risk of concealed termite egress. As an industry, we strongly recommend that Every building in Australia needs to be inspected for termites at least annually (Once a Year). |
As a hands on building & pest professional I can provide prudent advice based on my experience & ongoing capabilities, I have dedicated my working life to building & pest control, I maintain some of the best equipment money can buy, often referred to by industry colleagues as "Inspector Gadget".
AUSINSPECT provides Pre-Purchase Building & Pest Inspection Reports, General Pest Control, Vendor Advice, Periodic Pest Inspections, Invasive Inspections, Termite Control, Termite prevention alternatives, Sub-Floor Solutions, Building Diagnosis, General Building Advice and a range of Building Works.
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Mould is a clear visual
indicator of nature, that something is seriously out of balance and immediate
remedies are needed, failure to take note of natures warnings can cause harm to
humans.
read more. The adjoining picture has yellow/brownish fungal growth over the soil surfaces, the odours of this type of fungal growth is very musty, and often is the source of musty odours that can be quiet irritating within the habitable areas of a building. This type of fungal growth has potential to cause health problems in some people, I am of the opinion that this is one of the initial causes of persons developing respiratory sensitivities that then develop into asthma, younger children are physically closer to floor level & therefore more exposed, being aware of sub-floor conditions and if sub-floor environment can be altered/improved is important. |
AUSINSPECT is based in Como, a southern suburb of SYDNEY,
AUSTRALIA.
AUSINSPECT is often employed to provide expert advice by many pest control
companies, building or pest insurers and builders. Stephen Koelewyn's building &
pest knowledge and expertise are well developed and highly regarded.
Stephen Koelewyn altered his business name from Australian Pre-Purchase
Inspections to AUSINSPECT to accommodate his desire to work in a wide range of
various Building, Pest Control and Asset Maintenance works. I also trade as
Handy Pest Control, some people assume that as Ausinspect I do not do pest
control.
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AUSINSPECT is a unique service provider as we not only carry out inspections, I
also have the ability and the equipment to carry out the work, this keeps my
trade skill set sharp, skills up to date and also affords me opportunity to
purchase some of the most advanced equipment available to make the job at hand
more efficient, this inturn saves my clients money by comparison and increases
my profitability enabling me to reinvest further when new technologies become
available. Stephen Koelewyn enjoys hands on trade work, be it various building works or pest control or termite control, Steve is keen to maintain his broad skill base and wide range of equipment. Steve Koelewyn constantly is carrying out experiments and further research to make improvements, Steve was the first in the world to pioneer the use of Thermal Imaging for detection of termites. |
I hope that you have an informative and satisfying browse through the different
areas of this site.
I like to thank you for visiting this site.
From 1st January 2004 till 1st October 2009 - Building Consultants needed to be licensed to carry out
pre-purchase building inspections in NSW.
Stephen Koelewyn Building Consultant Licence was # BC213
To order an Inspection please print a Pre Inspection Agreement form and fax it to our office or, preferably, fill in the electronic form & submit online.
AUSINSPECT is a proud supporter of the Royal Flying Doctors, in June 2010, Stephen Koelewyn entered the Outback car trek with his co-owned Dodge Phoenix (1972) as car 240v.
I would love to hear from you.
Please feel free to contact me regarding any matter.
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