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Schofields was largely rural until the last couple of decades. It is now part of Sydney’s North West Growth Area, with large new estates and many homes that are only a few years old or still being built, alongside a few older homes and rural properties that remain.
Because most homes here are new, our Schofields inspections focus on building defects, incomplete work and waterproofing while the builder is still responsible, and on how slabs and site drainage are coping on the area’s reactive clay. 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 Schofields building and pest inspections.
Showers, bathrooms, laundries and balconies are where we find the most problems in new homes. 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 and missing sealant are common at handover. We list everything clearly so you can give the builder one complete list.
We check for poorly fitted flashings, damaged or loose tiles, gutters that do not fall properly and downpipes not connected to the stormwater system.
Reactive clay and low-lying land near creeks can mean water pooling around the house. We check site drainage, stormwater and early signs of slab movement, and suggest checking council flood information for low-lying blocks.
Garden beds and mulch against the walls can cover the slab edge and weep holes, hiding termite entry. See our timber pest inspection reports.
Some issues only appear once a new home settles. 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 buying, selling or building in Schofields, these are the inspections local clients book with us most.
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.
Building in Schofields? We inspect at key construction stages and before handover, so defects are picked up while the builder is still on site. 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.
Our most popular inspection for Schofields 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.
With construction still happening across Schofields, a dilapidation report records the condition of your home before work starts next door. Learn about dilapidation reports.
Not sure which inspection you need? Check our pricing or get a free quote for your Schofields property.
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As well as Schofields 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.
Book as soon as your builder gives you a handover or practical completion date, so the inspection happens before you sign off and take the keys.
Yes. New homes often have defects such as waterproofing issues, incomplete work and roof or gutter problems. They are much easier to get fixed before handover.
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 Schofields and the surrounding suburbs listed above. Call us on 0401 012 074 if you are not sure.
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