Professional Certified Commercial and Residential Building Inspector

Lawton’s Building and Pest Inspection Services Adelaide is a professional certified commercial and residential building inspectors, who offers the best rates in Adelaide. We do all inspections with detailed reports that are easy for clients to understand. All of our inspectors have extensive experience inspecting buildings throughout Adelaide. They offer unbiased advice about defects found on site, which may help you when purchasing a new home.

We also provide pest inspections and termite treatments, which is a one-off cost to protect your investment against future damage caused by pests. All of our certified technicians are fully qualified with the relevant qualifications and insurance coverage in place for all their inspections.

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Timber Pest Report

It is important to have your home checked regularly for pests such as termites, carpenter ants and powder post beetles. These insects cause damage to the interior of timber structures through their feeding habits by weakening structural timbers. They also spread dangerous diseases which can affect human health when they infesting buildings or food stores. Consider the peace of mind that comes with knowing that your home has been thoroughly inspected for these pests and is pest-free.

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Structural Integrity Reports

Lawton’s Building and Pest Inspection Services offer a range of services including structural integrity reports for properties in the Adelaide area. These reports are designed to identify any potential defects or issues with buildings, so that they can be fixed before they become potentially dangerous scenarios. This report is done by inspecting the building from top to bottom and a comprehensive report is given to the customer at the end of this process.

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Hand Over Reports

Do you need to supply a building handover report? We can complete a thorough inspection of the building, including structural and pest reports. This is an important step in any sale or lease agreement which needs to be fulfilled before you close on your property deal. We are Adelaide’s leading Building and Pest Inspection company giving you complete peace of mind.

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Pre purchase building inspections

Looking to buy a new home, apartment or office? Do you want peace of mind knowing there are no hidden problems? Want a better idea about the cost to renovate an existing property or repair an old house? You can trust Lawton’s Building and Pest Inspection Services Adelaide for pre purchase inspections. Our expert home inspectors will go through your new home, apartment or office.

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Pre-Sale Report

Need a building report before you buy a property? We offer pre-sale building inspections for home buyers and sellers in Adelaide. Are you an interstate buyer? Get peace of mind when buying a house in Adelaide by getting the condition of the property checked before it’s finalised by our professional qualified inspectors. Our building inspections cover Adelaide urban, rural and remote properties. We also have professional indemnity insurance as an additional safeguard.

We give you an easy to understand written report with photos and videos detailing the condition of the property. We usually complete all reports within 24 hours, so you can move on with your purchase without delay.

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Pre-Auction Reports

Looking to buy a house at auction? You’ll want a pre-auction report from Lawton’s Building and Pest Inspections Adelaide.

A thorough inspection will save you money: your inspector can find any hidden defects that may make the home too expensive to fix, or overcome existing problems, such as termites in the walls. And there are other benefits! As an expert provider.

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Dilapidation Reports

Do you need a dilapidation report? Look for signs of damage like broken windows, leaking taps or walls that are bowing outwards. Contact us at Lawton’s Building and Pest Inspections Adelaide to discuss the best course of action. We provide dilapidation reports in a variety of areas throughout Adelaide. Call us today and find out why our clients rate us so highly.

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Asbestos Auditing

Think you may have Asbestos? You can’t touch it, you may have been be breathing in hazardous dusts and fibers for years. This is because Asbestos has microscopic particles that are released into the air when disturbed or broken. If you live with someone who smokes, your exposure even greater than most people’s.

We’ve been called to many homes where tenants have started renovations with first checking for any Asbestos.

If you’ve been working on a home’s demolition and have found any material that could contain asbestos, there are strict regulations for managing the material which require an AQLD (Asbestos Removal License & Declaration) to be filled out by our company before proceeding with work. Please contact us today for a detailed Asbestos audit.

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Roof Inspections

The roof of any building is one of the most important components. Roofs often become less effective as they age and need to be replaced with a new or refurbished roof. The quality inspection can detect leaks that are coming from the area, or other potential structural problems that will make it much more expensive for you to replace your roof in future. Book a inspection with our fully qualified house inspectors.

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Think you might have termites?

There are many signs of termite infestation, but one easy way to identify a pest problem in your home is by the presence of mud tubes on exterior walls and floors. These insects bore through wood surfaces to create these narrow passages that allow them access into buildings. We offer an inspection for this reason!

To learn more, click for a free quote. This could end up saving you time, money and major building works to repair the damage.

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Rental Property Condition Report

Have you got a rental property? Make sure your tenants are living in a safe and healthy environment. We can provide you with a full property inspection report that meets all the requirements for landlords to comply with their obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997.

One of our inspectors will inspect your rental property from roof to basement, identifying any significant defects or unsafe conditions which may be present.

Got a question about a building or pest inspection?

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