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Project Management

We can manage your construction project and offer the best solutions for a seamless handover.
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Strata Building Bond Inspections

Mandatory defect inspection reports in compliance with the Strata Building Bond Inspection Scheme.
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Strata Defect Inspections

Defect inspection reports for strata corporations and developers.
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Pre-Purchase Building & Timber Pest Inspections

Expose a property’s shortcomings from defects to pest damage before you commit to buying.
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If you’re a prospective buyer, it is important you are well informed of the risks associated with the property you are about to financially commit to. Too many people have been caught out paying for thousands of dollars in repairs on a property they discovered too late was harbouring hidden defects.

That is why City Building Consultants (CBC NSW) came into being. We want people who are buying or selling a home to be able to proceed with confidence and peace of mind. That is the power of building inspections – they can save you from a costly predicament.

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Project Management - Service - City Building Consultants

WHAT WE OFFER

Project Management / Superintendent

Expert project management advice that delivers success.

We work with strata managers, building managers, executive committee members and contractors to deliver remedial projects in occupied strata plans, ensuring a smooth process from start to finish.

How We Can Help: 

We prepare tender documents, invite remedial builders to tender, evaluate tenders, award contracts and schedule the works.

During the remedial works, we act as the project superintendent and provide ongoing advice to our clients. This includes: monitoring quality, reviewing and assessing variations, monitoring the project’s progress, reviewing progress claims and responding to contractors RFIs.

We dedicate the time to managing your project so you can focus on your business.

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Strata Building Bond Inspections - Service - City Building Consultants

WHAT WE OFFER

Strata Building Bond Inspections

Mandatory strata building inspections for builders and developers.

Developers and builders must lodge a building bond with NSW Fair Trading that is equal to two percent of contract value for building works on strata properties that are four or more storeys. The funds are used to pay for rectifying defective works identified in a final inspection report.

Strata Building Bond & Inspection Scheme inspections.

We act as independent inspectors on behalf of developers to complete mandatory defect inspection reports under the Strata Building Bond & Inspection Scheme (SBBIS). Under the scheme, developers are required to pay NSW Fair Trading a building bond that is equal to 2% of the cost of the development. This money is set aside to fund the cost of defect repairs.

Our defective building work inspections are carried out at two stages of the development – an interim inspection between 15-18 months after an occupation certificate has been issued, and a final inspection up to two years after the issue of the occupation certificate.

About Our Inspection Reports

Our building reports are a comprehensive summary of the condition of a property following a thorough visual investigation of the interior, exterior and roof space. Each report contains details of significant defects and is backed by photographic evidence.

We use the latest technology to detect defects not clearly visible to the naked eye. Our thermal imaging camera uses highly efficient radar technology to reliably discover the presence of pest activity, including termites, through almost any building material. It also identifies the presence of moisture – another indication of termite activity or potential water issues.

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Know the condition of your unit before you buy with a strata defect inspection

WHAT WE OFFER

Strata Defect Inspections

Know the condition of your unit before you buy with a strata defect inspection.

Whether you are a property owner or an investor, construction defects in strata plans can have an enormous financial and emotional impact. Our strata defect inspections report everything from superficial cracking to major structural faults. They are suitable for litigation purposes or to negotiate with the builder or developer in order to have defects rectified.

Defect inspections for strata managers and owners corporations​.

Under NSW building law, owners’ corporations have a limited period in which to identify failings in and around a strata complex. The statutory warranty is limited to two years for general defects and six years for structural defects. That is the time period in which a defect inspection can be commissioned.

We can inspect every unit and common areas to complete a detailed report that identifies any defects according to the Australian Standards, and our reports are backed by photographic evidence.

The report can be presented to the property developer or builder to negotiate rectifying the issues identified.

About Our Inspection Reports

Our building reports are a comprehensive summary of the condition of a property following a thorough visual investigation of the interior, exterior and roof space. Each report contains details of significant defects and is backed by photographic evidence.

We use the latest technology to detect defects not clearly visible to the naked eye. Our thermal imaging camera uses highly efficient radar technology to reliably discover the presence of pest activity, including termites, through almost any building material. It also identifies the presence of moisture – another indication of termite activity or potential water issues.

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Have your swimming pool barrier inspected to keep children safe

WHAT WE OFFER

Pool Barrier Inspections

Have your swimming pool barrier inspected to keep children safe.

If you own a swimming pool and you are looking to sell or lease your home, book a swimming pool barrier inspection to include in your sale contract or tenancy agreement as proof that your property complies with NSW government legislation.

Don’t sell or lease your home without a swimming pool certificate of compliance.

As registered swimming pool inspectors, we are certified to inspect swimming pool barriers to ensure they comply with pool safety laws before issuing a certificate of compliance. The certificate is required by law before a property can be sold or leased.

We can issue a certificate of compliance (if a swimming pool meets the requirements set in the Swimming Pools Act or Australian Standards, depending on the age of the pool) or a certificate of non-compliance which notifies the purchaser of the property of the need to rectify the defects listed.

Don’t wait to sell your home before checking your pool barrier is safe.

Swimming pool barrier inspections were made mandatory in 2016 for home owners looking to sell or lease their property. However, every pool owner has a duty of care to ensure their swimming pool is safe and compliant, regardless of their intention to sell or not.

Drowning in swimming pools is a significant cause of preventable death in children under the age of five years. Don’t delay until you plan to sell or lease your home to discover if your pool barrier is compliant. Have your safety barrier regularly checked and maintained.

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Mitigate your risk with a dilapidation survey before construction begins

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Dilapidation Surveys

Mitigate your risk with a dilapidation survey before construction begins.

A dilapidation survey is an assessment of a property’s current condition before a neighbouring property undergoes renovation or repair work. Recording any existing structural damage offers a layer of liability protection if a claim for damages is made.

The report you don’t know you need until you need it.

Dilapidation surveys are typically commissioned by builders or contractors looking to protect themselves against frivolous claims from neighbours alleging the dilapidation work caused damage to their property. Similarly, home owners may choose to commission a survey themselves in the event they may need to prove damage has been caused.

Our dilapidation surveys document the state of a building’s structure, including any minor wear and tear, prior to adjoining building works commencing. Our inspections may also include council assets such as the footpath, kerb and gutter. We then survey the condition of the property after construction or demolition works.

The survey is provided as an independent written final report and includes detailed photographs.

As licensed builders, we have an experienced eye for what to look for and extensive understanding of what parts of a building are likely to be impacted by nearby works.

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Why you need a pre-settlement inspection​

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Pre-Settlement Inspections

Don’t settle on your property without a pre-settlement inspection report​.

A pre-settlement inspection is your assurance that the property you are buying is exactly as you expect. The report identifies any defects or incomplete work so you are aware of the condition of the property before handover.

Why you need a pre-settlement inspection​.

Don’t make the mistake of assuming the property you are buying will be in the same condition on move-in day as it was when you first inspected it some weeks or even months prior to exchanging contracts. And if you’ve purchased an apartment ‘off the plan’, you may not have had the opportunity to inspect the property at all. That is why a pre-settlement inspection is regarded as a peace of mind inspection for buyers, to ensure you are receiving what you paid for.

Call the professionals because experience counts.

While you could walk through and inspect the property yourself, would you really know what to look out for beyond the surface?

Our pre-settlement inspections are carried by licensed builders with an eye for detail and the ability to determine if a property meets Australian Standards and the Building Code of Australia.

We thoroughly inspect the property for any defective or incomplete work. This list of repairs can be used to re-negotiate the sale price before you settle.

About Our Inspection Reports

Our building reports are a comprehensive summary of the condition of a property following a thorough visual investigation of the interior, exterior and roof space. Each report contains details of significant defects and is backed by photographic evidence.

We use the latest technology to detect defects not clearly visible to the naked eye. Our thermal imaging camera uses highly efficient radar technology to reliably discover the presence of pest activity, including termites, through almost any building material. It also identifies the presence of moisture – another indication of termite activity or potential water issues.

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Pre-Purchase Building & Timber Pest Inspection - Service - City Building Consultants

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Pre-Purchase Building & Timber Pest Inspection

Shine a light on a property’s imperfections with a pre-purchase building inspection.

Being forewarned is forearmed and that is exactly why you should arrange a building and timber pest inspection before you purchase a property and commit to one of the largest financial investments you will likely ever make.

Why a pre-purchase building and timber pest inspection is vital​.

A pre-purchase building inspection will uncover any major structural defects of a property and give you an insight into the sorts of repairs needed if you proceed with the purchase.

During a building and timber pest inspection, we inspect the roof exterior, roof interior, building exterior, building interior, subfloor and the site.

As licensed builders, we are qualified to spot work that does not conform to the Australian building code and standards. This includes major defects such as damp issues, poor external drainage, potential safety hazards, leaks, structural cracks and timber pests.

About Our Inspection Reports

Our building reports are a comprehensive summary of the condition of a property following a thorough visual investigation of the interior, exterior and roof space. Each report contains details of significant defects and is backed by photographic evidence.

We use the latest technology to detect defects not clearly visible to the naked eye. Our thermal imaging camera uses highly efficient radar technology to reliably discover the presence of pest activity, including termites, through almost any building material. It also identifies the presence of moisture – another indication of termite activity or potential water issues.

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