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Box Hill was one of the last parts of The Hills to change from farmland. It is now a rapidly growing new release area in Sydney’s North West Growth Area, with large new estates and many homes that are only a few years old or still being built.
Because most homes here are new, the focus is different to older suburbs. We look for building defects, incomplete work and waterproofing issues while the builder is still responsible for fixing them, and check how the slab and site drainage are coping on the area’s reactive clay soil. Peter is based nearby in Stanhope Gardens and has over 18 years of experience inspecting homes across Sydney’s north-west.
Every property is different, but these are the issues that come up most often on our Box Hill inspections.
Showers, bathrooms, laundries and balconies are where we find the most problems in new homes. Poor waterproofing may not show for months, so we check for moisture, cracked grout and sealant, and tiles that sound hollow.
Gaps in cornices and skirting, doors that do not close properly, poor paintwork, chipped tiles and missing sealant are common at handover. We list everything clearly so you can give the builder one complete list.
We check roofs and gutters for poorly fitted flashings, damaged or loose tiles, gutters that do not fall properly and downpipes that are not connected to the stormwater system.
Box Hill sits on reactive clay that swells and shrinks with moisture. Poor site drainage and water pooling near the slab can lead to cracking over time. We check falls away from the house, stormwater and early signs of movement.
Garden beds and mulch built up against the walls can cover the slab edge and weep holes, hiding termite entry. Timber sleepers and retaining walls touching the ground add to the risk. See our timber pest inspection reports.
Some issues only appear once a new home settles, such as cracks, sticking doors and leaks. Under NSW law, builders must fix most defects for two years and major defects for six years, so a defects inspection can document problems while the builder is still responsible.
Whether you are building, buying near new or already living in Box Hill, these are the inspections local clients book with us most.
Our most popular inspection in Box Hill. We inspect your new home before you take the keys, so any defects go on the builder’s list while they are still on site. Learn about new home inspections.
We inspect at key stages such as slab, frame, lock-up and fixing, so problems are found before they are covered up. See construction stage inspections.
Already moved in and noticing problems? A defects report documents the issues clearly so you can ask your builder to fix them under warranty. See our defects reports.
Buying a near-new home in Box Hill? A pre-purchase inspection checks the structure, roof, wet areas and drainage, plus a full timber pest check, before you exchange. Learn about pre-purchase inspections.
A dedicated check for termites and other timber pests, including conditions in new landscaping that make a home more likely to be attacked. See our pest inspections.
With construction happening all around Box Hill, a dilapidation report records the condition of your home before work starts next door, which protects you if damage occurs. Learn about dilapidation reports.
Not sure which inspection you need? Check our pricing or get a free quote for your Box Hill property.
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As well as Box Hill itself, we inspect homes across the surrounding growth areas and established suburbs of The Hills and north-west Sydney.
Book as soon as your builder gives you a handover or practical completion date. The inspection should happen before you sign off and take the keys, so any defects go on the builder’s list.
Yes. New homes often have defects such as waterproofing issues, incomplete work and roof or gutter problems. It is much easier to get them fixed before handover than after you move in.
It depends on the type of inspection and the size of the home. See our pricing page or get a free quote.
Inspections can often be booked at short notice, and reports are often ready the same day. We will confirm timing when you book.
Yes. We cover Box Hill, Rouse Hill, Kellyville, Riverstone, Schofields and the rest of north-west Sydney. Call us on 0401 012 074 if you are not sure.
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