Specialist Building Inspection
Roof Framing & Structural Defect Audit
50+ page report in 24 hours
Assess body corporate building health
"Six months after settlement, our strata complex raised a $45,000 special levy for concrete cancer repairs on the car park deck. A physical inspection before we bought would have flagged exactly this."
Buying into a strata complex means inheriting a share of every defect in that building — concrete cancer, failing waterproofing, and combustible cladding included.
- Physical condition assessment of the whole building — not just the unit you're purchasing
- Concrete cancer, basement leaks, facade defects, and fire safety reviewed by Unrestricted Class 2 certifiers
- Special levy risk assessment that identifies major capital works before they become your special levy bill
- Covers accessible common areas, balconies, basement, roof lines, and essential fire safety measures
Scope of Works
Systemic defects we look for
High-density living comes with high-density risks. We know exactly where to look.
Basement Leaks
We check the lowest point of the building where hydrostatic pressure causes major structural issues.
Hydrostatic water pressure leaks
Sump pump failures
Calcium stalactites on ceilings
Basement wall dampness
Poor ramp drainage
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How we inspect strata properties
We look beyond your individual unit to the health of the entire building.
Unit & Balcony Check
You:
Provide access to the specific lot you are purchasing.
We:
We inspect your private lot for defects, focusing heavily on balcony waterproofing and fire doors.
Common Area Audit
You:
Review the strata records separately.
We:
We inspect basements, roof lines, facades, and stairwells for signs of concrete cancer or water ingress.
Risk Assessment Report
You:
Make an informed decision on your purchase.
We:
We provide a report detailing the physical risks of the building that could lead to future strata levies.
Defect Audit Gallery
Recent Inspection Findings
Real defect evidence identified by our senior building inspectors across NSW properties.
Water Leak & Damp Inspection
Subfloor Moisture & Water Ingress Detection
Non-destructive thermal scanning
Dilapidation & Structural Audit
Masonry Cracking & Settlement Assessment
Legal third-party sign-off
Where We Provide This Service
No.1 Building Services provides fast, unrestricted certification across the following regions. Explore our interactive coverage map.
South West SydneyGreater Western & North West SydneyCity & Inner WestParramatta & Central WestNorthern & BeachesEastern SuburbsSt George & SutherlandNewcastle & The Lower Hunter
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. A strata records search reviews documents and minutes. Our inspection assesses visible building-condition risks.
We inspect your unit and a representative sample of accessible common areas, depending on access and building layout.
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We'll review your project details and get back to you within 24 hours.
Unrestricted certifiers
Your project is reviewed directly by NSW-accredited certifiers - no middlemen.