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Bella Vista grew from the 1990s around the historic Bella Vista Farm, with large modern family homes, townhouses and the Norwest business area. More recently, apartments have gone up around the Norwest and Bella Vista Metro stations.
Many Bella Vista homes are now 20 to 30 years old. That is when waterproofing, roof sealants and original termite protection tend to wear out, and the suburb sits on reactive clay, so cracking and drainage are always on our checklist. Apartments and townhouses also need a look for wider building issues. Peter is based nearby in Stanhope Gardens and has over 18 years of experience inspecting homes across The Hills.
Every property is different, but these are the issues that come up most often on our Bella Vista building and pest inspections.
Showers and bathrooms in homes 20 or more years old often start to leak as waterproofing and grout break down. We check for moisture, cracked or missing grout and sealant, and tiles that sound hollow.
Termite barriers and treatments installed when these homes were built may no longer be effective. We check for termite activity and conducive conditions, and recommend a regular timber pest inspection. See our timber pest inspection reports.
We often see stepped cracks in brickwork, gaps at cornices and doors that stick. We check whether the movement looks minor and settled or ongoing, and tell you if a structural engineer should take a look.
After two or three decades, roof tiles, flashings and silicone around windows and doors can wear. We check for cracked or slipped tiles, worn pointing, blocked gutters and gaps that let water in.
We inspect townhouses and the property itself, and flag anything that may point to wider building issues, such as water getting in from common areas. See our strata inspections.
Newer units around the Norwest and Bella Vista stations still need checking. We look for leaks around balconies, bathrooms and windows, and signs of water getting in from common areas.
Whether you are buying, selling or building in Bella Vista, these are the inspections local clients book with us most.
Our most popular inspection for Bella Vista buyers. We check the structure, roof, subfloor, wet areas and site 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 signs of past activity and conditions that make a home more likely to be attacked. See our pest inspections.
Buying a unit or townhouse in Bella Vista? We inspect the property itself and flag anything that may point to wider building issues, such as water getting in from common areas. See strata inspections.
Selling in Bella Vista? A pre-sale report lets you fix issues or disclose them upfront, so there are fewer surprises once buyers start their own checks. Learn about pre-sale inspections.
With so much construction around the Metro stations, a dilapidation report records the condition of neighbouring properties before work starts. Learn about dilapidation reports.
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.
Not sure which inspection you need? Check our pricing or get a free quote for your Bella Vista property.
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As well as Bella Vista itself, we inspect homes across the surrounding suburbs.
It depends on the size and type of property and whether you need building, pest or both. See our pricing page or get a free quote.
Yes. We inspect units and townhouses, checking the property itself and any signs of wider building issues.
Common issues in homes of this age include leaking showers, worn roof sealants, ageing termite protection and cracking on reactive clay. A pre-purchase or maintenance inspection will pick these up.
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 Bella Vista and the surrounding suburbs listed above. Call us on 0401 012 074 if you are not sure.
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