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Australian Pre-Purchase Inspections - Building Inspections - Pest Inspections - Building Maintenance - Pest Control - Tree Qualified - Featured Video Reports - Sydney - AUSINSPECT 

AUSINSPECT Welcomes you to my web site.   Call Steve on - 0418 274 099      

I need 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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Ausinspect provides Pre-Purchase and/or Periodic Building & Pest Inspections in the wider Sydney metropolitan areas. I provide informative Written Reports with added Video of Inspections to enable persons to make well informed decisions with regard to the inspected property.

Ausinspect is focused on providing comprehensive information that allows people to make well informed decisions and have a good understanding of the property they are having inspected.

October 2009 NSW government removed licensing of Building Consultants for Pre Purchase Inspections, today, any lay person can provide you with a Pre Purchase Inspections for financial reward,  there is no industry regulation.

Ausinspect does not only do inspections, we are active builders and active pest control providers, also trading as Handy Pest Control. I do carry out termite treatments and general pest control treatments, I do recondition Sub-Floor environments and carry out a range of building services.

When purchasing property, you need sound advice.

Buying a Unit - In recent times the general consensus is that a strata report is all that is needed when purchasing a unit, a strata report may identify known problems but details that have not been identified to date would not be included in a strata report, it would be prudent to have an experienced builder assess the unit and complex generally. I include a video with commentary, this gives me the opportunity to provide maintenance advice and tips, also assess the likes of humidity and ventilation for example. In the context of purchase the cost of a property inspection is a small fee to pay to increase your knowledge so you can make informed decisions. 

AUSINSPECT - Provides Feature VIDEO in Addition to Written Reports - at no extra cost. Read more    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".

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...

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.

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.

  This 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.

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.    

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.

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.

Telephone
61+2+0418 274 099
FAX
61+2+9528 2653
Postal address
63 Tivoli Esplanade, COMO 2226
Electronic mail
General Information: steve@ausinspect.com.au 
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AUSINSPECT is well equipped to carry out specialised building works, termite treatments, termite nest location, termite nest eradication, effective repairs to buildings and property maintenance. We own our own machinery and truck for efficient, cost effective undertaking of works, our specialty is the repair of termite damaged and decayed structures.

   

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