Services

No Nonsense Building and Pest Reports (By Ken Lees), a registered member of the HIA with certifications across all aspects of property inspection, evaluation and reporting, is in place to give people throughout Hunter Valley a cost-effective means of saving themselves time and money when it comes to property investment.

Know what you’re getting into and know what it’ll take to fix it.
That’s what we’re here to help you with.

We are fully insured and certified to carry out your property’s assessment, with public liability insurance of up to $2,000,000 and $ 1,000,000’s worth of professional indemnity insurance for your peace of mind.

With over 40 years’ experience in property evaluation and reporting alone, No Nonsense Building and Pest Reports (By Ken Lees) is more than equipped to provide the following evaluative services:

  • Pre-Purchase Building Inspections and Reports
  • Pre-Purchase and Annual Pest Inspections and Reports
  • New Construction Quality Control Reports
  • Cautionary Notes (Not necessary a defect but could affect your purchase)
  • Asbestos reports (additional cost)

Every inspection we carry out is tailored to your specific property and employs some or all of the following practices:

Interior and Exterior Inspections

Inspections on certain aspects of your property including; walls, ceilings, concrete, plumbing, timber and metal applications in and throughout, stairs, chimneys, balconies, verandas, balustrades, doorframes, windows and more. Reporting on: potential hazards; the quality of water, electric and gas pipes and wires; structural integrity; fire hazard potential; the presence of concrete cancer, mould, dampness and pests; the presence of asbestos; ventilation and air and; structural deterioration.

Roof and Under Floor Inspections

These assessments involve deep exploration and reports on the following: sarking and insulation efficiency and integrity; structural integrity and the potential for deterioration; the presence of asbestos, mould and pests; metal, timber and concrete condition and; potential fire hazards.

Overall Site Inspections

These inspections cover all attached property facilities such as, sheds, garages, warehouses, swimming pools, laundry rooms and more. Each inspection reports on: the structural integrity of appropriate safety provisions; driveway and stair condition; inappropriate loading; the presence of damp, mould and pests and; water quality, non defect issues but things you should know (fire exiting, asbestos, fencing, council approval).