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Pre-Purchase Inspections

Know what you're buying, before you commit.

A property can look perfect during a viewing, but important issues aren't always obvious. Akaki offers two levels of pre-purchase inspection, so you can choose the assessment that suits your property and your needs.

Basic Pre-Purchase Structural

Focused on the structure

Our Basic Pre-Purchase Structural Inspection focuses specifically on the key structural components of the property — a straightforward answer to a straightforward question: is the structure of this house in good condition?

  • Foundations

    Assessment of observable issues relating to the property's foundations.

  • Walls

    Inspection for observable structural issues affecting walls and associated elements.

  • Roof

    Assessment of the roof structure and observable issues affecting the roof.

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Is the structure of this house in good condition?

That's the question the Basic inspection answers — a focused assessment of the property's structural condition, without the broader property assessment included in our Comprehensive inspection.

Comprehensive Pre-Purchase

Look beyond the structure

As well as inspecting the foundations, walls and roof, our Comprehensive inspection assesses a wider range of property elements — a broader answer to a broader question: what's the overall condition of this property, and what issues should I know about before buying?

Structure

Foundations, walls and roof remain a core part of the inspection.

Electrical

We test power points and socket wiring, earth leakage (RCD) protection, and smoke alarm location and operation.

Plumbing

We operate all mixers and test for moisture near plumbing points, flagging any serious maintenance issues we find.

Maintenance

Issues requiring maintenance or attention, including observable deterioration.

Compliance

Observable issues relating to building and property compliance.

Our electrical checks cover observable issues only and aren't a replacement for an assessment by a licensed electrician.

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Basic vs Comprehensive

Which one is right for you?

Every property is different. Here's the simple difference between our two pre-purchase inspection levels.

Basic
Comprehensive
Foundations
✓
✓
Walls
✓
✓
Roof
✓
✓
Electrical
—
✓
Plumbing
—
✓
Maintenance issues
—
✓
Compliance issues
—
✓

Still not sure? Tell us about the property and we'll help you decide.

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Basic
  • ✓ Foundations
  • ✓ Walls
  • ✓ Roof
  • — Electrical
  • — Plumbing
  • — Maintenance issues
  • — Compliance issues
Comprehensive
  • ✓ Foundations
  • ✓ Walls
  • ✓ Roof
  • ✓ Electrical
  • ✓ Plumbing
  • ✓ Maintenance issues
  • ✓ Compliance issues

Still not sure? Tell us about the property and we'll help you decide.

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Real Inspections, Real Findings

What we actually find on site

Photos from our own pre-purchase inspections around Perth — not stock imagery.

Exterior of a property during a pre-purchase building inspection in Perth
Full exterior assessment
Termite damage found in brickwork during a pre-purchase inspection
Termite damage, brickwork
Water damage and paint failure to an eave found during a pre-purchase inspection
Water damage, eaves
Gable and roofline close-up photographed during a pre-purchase inspection in Perth
Roofline & gable detail

Which inspection should I choose?

Choose Basic If...

You want a structural answer

You primarily want an assessment of the property's structural condition, focused on the foundations, walls and roof.

Choose Comprehensive If...

You want the full picture

You want a broader assessment covering the property's structure as well as electrical, plumbing, maintenance and compliance issues.

Still not sure? Every property is different — tell us about yours and we'll help you decide.

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One inspection. A broader picture of the property.