
Visible timber damage: understanding the limits of a photograph
What a roof-void photograph can show, what remains concealed and why the next step depends on the extent of damage.
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Request an inspection quote 1300 396 585A combined building and timber pest inspection helps you understand the observed condition of a property before you commit. Our inspection is visual, non-invasive and limited to reasonably accessible areas.
Visible major and minor defects, safety hazards, maintenance needs and conditions conducive to deterioration.
Visible evidence of termites, borers and fungal decay, associated damage and conditions conducive to timber pest attack.
Photographs, clear explanations, access limitations and proportionate recommendations for repair, maintenance or further specialist assessment.
Thermal and moisture screening where relevant. Drone-assisted roof observations are included with the combined inspection where safe, lawful and practicable.
The inspection is not an engineering assessment, certification, compliance audit, warranty or guarantee. Concealed conditions and future performance cannot be determined. The agreed scope, access limitations and exclusions are set out in the inspection agreement and report.
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| Inspection | What it covers | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Combined building and timber pest | Both visual inspection scopes, with access limitations and findings recorded. | Request a combined quote |
| Building only | Observable building condition, reported defects, safety hazards and maintenance needs. | Building inspection scope |
| Timber pest only | Observable timber pest evidence, associated damage and conducive conditions. | Timber pest inspection scope |
Request an indicative quotation using the property address, property type, bedroom count and inspection required. Confirm the agreed scope and fee before booking. An enquiry does not confirm an inspection appointment.
Allow enough time before your relevant contract deadline to arrange access, receive the report and consider any recommended further investigation. Confirm the applicable deadline with your conveyancer or solicitor.
No. Concealed, obstructed or inaccessible areas cannot be fully assessed. Thermal imaging and moisture screening are inspection aids; they do not establish that concealed areas are free of defects, moisture or timber pests.
The report records observed findings, photographs, access limitations and proportionate recommendations. Findings may include major defects, minor defects, safety hazards, maintenance items, conditions conducive to deterioration or timber pest attack, and matters requiring further investigation.
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What a roof-void photograph can show, what remains concealed and why the next step depends on the extent of damage.
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A temperature difference can help direct observations, but it does not establish a concealed leak, termite activity or a defect-free building.
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How roof photographs support reporting without establishing the condition of concealed flashings, membranes or future weatherproofing.
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