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Structural - Building Inspection Agreement

AGREEMENT DETAILS

Clear View Building Inspections Agreement in relation to a Pre-Purchase Structural Inspection – Residential Building Report (Appendix A of AS4349.1-2007).

In ordering the inspection, You agree that the inspection will be carried out in accordance with the following clauses, which define the scope and limitations of the inspection and the report.

Type of inspection ordered by You: Pre-Purchase Structural Inspection.

The purpose of the inspection is to provide advice to a prospective purchaser or other interested party regarding the condition of the structure of the property.

The inspection shall comprise of a non-invasive visual assessment of accessible areas of the property to identify Major Defects to the building structure, and to form an opinion regarding the general condition of the structure of the property.

The inspection and reporting will be of the Building Structure as outlined in Appendix A of AS4349.1-2007 except for, Strata, Company and Community title type buildings where the inspection will be in accordance with Appendix B of AS4349.1-2007.

The report does NOT include the inspection of Common areas of Strata, Company and Community title type properties. Inspection on Strata, Company and Community title type buildings are limited to the interior and immediate exterior of the unit. It is recommended that the client review all available records of the Body Corporate including Maintenance Plans.

A copy of the appropriate Standard with Appendices may be obtained from Standards Australia at Your cost.

The Australian Standard requires that every pre-purchase structural inspection has a pre-engagement agreement accepted by the home purchaser (or their solicitor/conveyancer/real estate agent acting on instructions) before the commencement of the inspection.

You agree that You have read and understand the contents of this Agreement and that We will carry out the inspection on the basis of this Agreement and that We can rely on this Agreement. If you do not cancel the requested inspection, then You agree that You have read and understand the contents of this Agreement and that We will carry out the inspection on the basis of this Agreement and that We can rely on this Agreement.

COSTS

Costs

Clear View Building Inspections will provide customised quotes by request. The cost of the inspection report will be stated in the booking confirmation email.

GST

You acknowledge that GST is payable in respect of each taxable supply made under this Agreement and that all charges shown in this Agreement are inclusive of GST.

“GST”, “taxable supply” and “tax invoice” have the meaning given in a New Tax System (Goods & Services Tax) Act 1999.

Payment

You agree to pay for the inspection prior to delivery of the report unless request for inspection is through a nominated real estate agent; where payment can be made at settlement or within 45 days of issue.

SCHEDULE

Scope

The inspection includes subjective appraisal from an experienced registered builder to assess the structural condition of the residential building. The inspection is not intended to include rigorous assessment of all building elements in a property. The inspection shall comprise of a non-invasive visual assessment of accessible areas of the property to identify major defects to the building structure and to form an opinion regarding the general condition of the structure of the property on the day and time of the inspection. The overall condition of the property will be compared to similarly constructed and reasonably maintained buildings of approximately the same age. Areas where reasonable entry is denied to the inspector, or where safe and reasonable access is not available, are excluded from and do not form part of the inspection. Should you require Us to revisit the Property to inspect items that We were unable to inspect due to issues outside of Our control, You will incur an additional cost.

The inspection will be carried out in accordance with AS4349.1-2007. The purpose of the inspection is to identify Major Defects, the incidence of Minor Defects and Safety Hazards associated with the property on the day and time of the inspection. The inspection and reporting is limited to Appendix A of AS4349.1-2007 (Pre-Purchase Structural Inspection) - Specific to Structural Building Elements.

The Structural Inspection is a thorough inspection and accurate report on the Structural Elements of a home. Including, footings and floor(s), walls external, walls internal, roof frame, ceiling frame and retaining walls associated with the main Residential Building only. Subject to safe and reasonable access (see definitions below) the inspector will report individually on the following areas where accessible:

The interior.
The roof space.
The exterior.
The subfloor space.

The inspection does NOT include Roof Exterior elements.

The inspection does NOT include any areas beyond the main Residential Building itself, such as; Sheds, non habitable buildings, secondary dwellings, retaining walls, swimming and spa pools etc.

Significant items to be reported are as follows:

Major defects.
General impression regarding the extent of minor defects.
Any major defect that is an urgent and serious safety hazard.

The inspector will report individually on Major Defects and safety Hazards-evident and visible on the date and time of the inspection. The report will also provide a general assessment of the property and collectively comment on Minor Defects which would form a normal part of property maintenance. Where a Major Defect has been identified, the inspector will photograph the defect, give an opinion as to what type of defect it is, why it is a defect, what needs to be done about the defect and specify its location.

PLEASE NOTE: The structural report will NOT contain any assessment or an opinion regarding the following:

A. Any non-structural element, e.g., roof plumbing and roof coverings, general gas, water and sanitary plumbing, electrical wiring, partition walls, cabinetry, windows, doors, trims, fencing, minor structures, non-structural damp issues, ceiling linings, floor coverings, decorative finishes such as plastering, painting, tiling, etc.

B. An assessment of any aspect or component of the property that cannot be seen or that requires testing and/or measurement to determine soundness.

C. Any area or item that was not, or could not be, observed by the inspector.

D. General maintenance other than that which is deemed to be directly related to the ongoing structural performance of the property.

E. Serviceability damp defects such as condensation, rising damp, lateral damp, falling damp should only be assessed and reported on where structural damage has occurred, is occurring, or may occur (e.g., fungal rot) significant spalling of masonry or concrete structural elements, significant fretting or mortar, rusting of primary structural elements. Stormwater drainage and surface water defects commonly cause or exacerbate foundation instability and these issues should be assessed and reported on where relevant.

This report will NOT include any assessment or an opinion regarding; RCD’s, smoke alarms and electrical circuits.

This report does NOT include any assessment or opinion regarding Australian standards or regulations for open or inclosed fire places.

The report does NOT include Appendix C of AS4349.1-2007 as an All-Purpose Building Inspection.

The report is NOT an “all-inclusive” report that considers the property from every aspect and is subject to the agreed scope of the inspection.

BUILDING STANDARDS

The building shall be compared with a building that was constructed in accordance with the generally accepted practice at the time of construction and which has been maintained such that there has been no significant loss of strength and serviceability.

The Building Permit issued for the property stipulates the applicable building regulations, standards, conditions, Structural Engineer requirements and potentially, Structural Engineered alternative solutions.The Report is not a certificate of compliance that the property complies within the requirements of any Act, regulations, ordinance, local law or by-law, or as a warranty or an insurance policy against problems developing with the building in the future. The report does not include the identification of unauthorised building work.

Balustrade shall be noted as a Safety Hazard if unstable, or if excessively low and/or has larger gaps than expected for the time of construction. The inspector will not assess the balustrade, whether glass or other, in terms of structural compliance, or whether it is compliant with any Act, regulation, ordinance, local law or by-law.

Alterations, Additions, Extensions and/or Method of Construction Queries identified to the original building structure will not be assessed for compliance. The structure of the building will be assessed on Our in-house standards according to the year it was originally built only. Where an inspector identifies alterations, additions, extensions and/or method of construction queries to the property, a recommendation will be noted to check with local council and/or shire authorities for building approval permits/engineering details and notice of completion submissions. This is to ensure there has not been any unauthorised building works performed to the property since it was originally built and building works performed have complied with the Australian Standards and Building Codes of that time.

ROOF FRAMING STANDARDS

Roof Structure Disclaimer - The inspector reports on the condition of the structure on the day of the inspection. The roof structure may not always completely comply with the current Australian standards, however if there are no visual structural defects or serious safety concerns and the roof structure appears to be performing as its intended purpose, there can not be a major structural defect reported.

Perimeter Tie Down Disclaimer - Due to accessibility issues and the location of perimeter tie downs, the inspector cannot warrant that all perimeter tie downs (if any) are sufficiently installed to Australian Standards. Unless there is clear unobstructed visual evidence that perimeter tie downs are missing or appear inadequate from the structure, and/or is evident the roof structure has previously been affected by high wind conditions, there cannot be a major structural defect reported.

In relation to the information above, You agree with Our inspection and reporting on Defects is subject to the following criteria set by Clear View Building Inspections listed below:

If there is evidence of loss of strength/performance or serviceability to any roof structure, such as deflection, movement, deterioration and fatigue, then this will be reported as a “Structural Defect”.

From January 1996 all metal clad roof structures require perimeter tie down provision. If omitted or any deficiency identified, then this will be reported as a “Structural Defect”. Pre-1996 all metal clad roof structures without perimeter tie down provision and with no loss of strength/performance or serviceability identified will not be reported.

From January 2011 all metal clad pitched roof structures require perimeter tie down provision and ridge straps or mini collar ties (neck ties) connecting to opposing rafters. If omitted or any deficiency identified based on published requirements will be reported as a “Structural Defect” in line with InspectWA Position Paper 5. 2020. Pre-2011 all metal clad roof structures without ridge straps or mini collar ties (neck ties) connecting to opposing rafters, and with no loss of strength/performance or serviceability identified will not be reported.

From January 2017 all metal clad pitched roof structures require perimeter tie down provision, ridge straps or mini collar ties (neck ties) connecting to opposing rafters, proprietary connectors connecting rafters to under purlins and strapping of all struts at both top and bottom of the strut. If omitted or any deficiency identified based on published requirements will be reported as a “Structural Defect” in line with InspectWA Position Paper 3. 2021. Pre-2017 all metal clad roof structures without proprietary connectors connecting rafters to under purlins and strapping of all struts at both top and bottom of the strut, and with no loss of strength/performance or serviceability identified will not be reported.

All pitched roof structures with softwood and LVL strut to under purlin connection (including fan struts) is expected to be half lapped, bird-mouth or hoop iron fixed, and fan struts to have bracing or blocking. If omitted and there is no loss of strength/performance or serviceability identified, then this will be reported as an “Installation Defect” only.

From January 1992 metal clad roof structures with hardwood strut to under purlin connection (including fan struts) are expected to be half lapped, bird-mouth or hoop iron fixed, and fan struts to have bracing or blocking. If omitted and there is no loss of strength/performance or serviceability identified, then this will be reported as an “Installation Defect” only. Pre-1992 metal clad roof structures with hardwood strut to under purlin connection (including fan struts) that are not half lapped, bird-mouth or hoop iron fixed and fan struts that do not have bracing or blocking, and with no loss of strength/performance or serviceability identified will not be reported.

Collar tie spacings will be assessed in all softwood and LVL pitched roof structures. If omitted and there is no loss of strength/performance or serviceability identified, then this will be reported as an “Installation Defect” only.

From January 1996 collar tie spacings will be assessed in all hardwood pitched roof structures. If omitted and there is no loss of strength/performance or serviceability identified, then this will be reported as an “Installation Defect” only. Pre-1996 collar tie spacings will not be assessed in hardwood pitched roof structures, and with no loss of strength/performance or serviceability identified will not be reported.

From January 2002 tiled roof structures with hardwood strut to under purlin connection (including fan struts) is expected to be half lapped, bird-mouth or hoop iron fixed and fan struts to have bracing or blocking. If omitted and there is no loss of strength/performance or serviceability identified, then this will be reported as an “Installation Defect” only. Pre-2002 tiled roof structures with hardwood strut to under purlin connection (including fan struts) that are not half lapped, bird-mouth or hoop iron fixed and fan struts that don’t have bracing or blocking, and with no loss of strength/performance or serviceability identified will not be reported.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1.Areas for inspections

The inspection shall cover all accessible areas.

The client shall arrange right of entry, facilitate physical entry to the property and supply necessary information to enable the inspector to undertake the inspection and prepare a report. The inspector is not responsible for arranging entry to the property or parts of the property.

Areas where reasonable entry is denied to the inspector, or where reasonable access is not available are excluded from, and do not form part of the inspection.

2. Acceptance criteria

The basis for comparison is a building of similar age and similar type to the subject building that was constructed in accordance with the generally accepted practice at the time and which has been maintained such that it is in a reasonable condition and there has been no loss of strength and durability. It follows that the subject building may not comply with the Australian Standards, building regulation and the like that are applicable at the time of inspection.

3. Limitations

A. The inspector will conduct a non-invasive visual inspection which will be limited to those accessible areas and sections of the property to which Safe and Reasonable Access (see definitions below) is both available and permitted on the date and time of the inspections. Areas where reasonable entry is denied to the inspector, or where safe and reasonable access is not available, are excluded from and do not form part of the inspection.

B. The inspection will not involve any invasive inspection including cutting, breaking apart, dismantling, removing or moving objects including but not limited to roofing, wall and ceiling sheet, ducting, foliage, mouldings, debris, roof insulation, sarking, sisalation, floor or wall covering, sidings, fixtures, floors, pavers, furnishings, appliance or personal possessions.

C. The inspection excludes the inside of walls, between floors, inside skillion roofing, inside the eaves, behind stored goods in cupboards, and other areas that are concealed or obstructed.

D. The Inspection will not cover or report the items listed in Appendix D of AS4349.1-2007 and more particularly, identification of flooring containing Magnesite, inaccessible or partly inaccessible areas. Rising damp and water ingress (leaks) that maybe subject to prevailing weather conditions, water ingress (leaks) that are subject to services not being used for a period of time i.e. shower recesses, technical assessment of electrical, gas, plumbing and mechanical installations, site drainage, Swimming and Spa Pools, identification of illegal building work, impact to the buildings footings when trees are in close proximity and septic tanks.

E. The inspection is a reasonable attempt to identify major defects and safety hazards at the time of inspection.

F. The Inspection and Report will not report on any defects which may not be apparent due to prevailing weather conditions at the time of the inspection. Such defects may only become apparent in differing weather conditions.

G. The Inspector will not be required to comment on individual minor defects and imperfections, however, will describe the overall extent of minor defects.

H. Where the property is a strata or similar title, the inspector will only inspect the interior and immediate exterior of the unit requested to be inspected as detailed in Appendix B in AS4349.1-2007. Therefore, it is advised that the client obtain an inspection of common areas prior to any decision to purchase.

I. The Report is not a certificate of compliance that the property complies with the requirements of any Act, regulation, ordinance, local law or by-law, or as a warranty or an insurance policy against problems developing with the building in the future.

J. This is not a Structural Engineers Report. Where defects of a structural nature are identified, a Structural Engineers report may be required.

K. The inspection will not look for or report on Timber Pest Activity. You should have an inspection carried out in accordance with AS 4349.3-2010 Timber Pest Inspections, by a fully qualified, licensed and insured Timber Pest Inspector. If Timber Pest Damage is found during the inspection, then it will be reported. The inspector will only report on the damage which is visible.

L. The inspector will not look for or report on Asbestos. If, during the course of the inspection, asbestos or materials containing asbestos happened to be noticed, then this may be noted in the report if deemed necessary. If asbestos is noted as present within the property, then You agree to seek advice from a qualified asbestos removal expert as to the amount and importance of the asbestos present and the cost sealing or of removal.

M. The inspection will not look for or report on Mould (Mildew) and non-wood decay fungi.

General

A. Unless otherwise stated, the Report will be prepared and presented under the assumption that the existing use of the building will continue as a residential property.

B. Any estimates provided in the Report are merely opinions of possible costs that could be encountered, based on the knowledge and experience of the inspector, and are not estimates in the sense of being a calculation of the likely costs to be incurred. The estimates are not a guarantee or quotation for work to be carried out. The inspector accepts no liability for any estimates provided throughout this report where they occur, You agree to obtain and rely on independent quotations for the same work.

C. You agree that We are not liable for Our failure to report a defect that was concealed by the owner of the building being inspected and You agree to indemnify Us for any failure to find such concealed defects.

D. Where the Report recommends another type of inspection including an invasive inspection and report then You should have such an inspection carried out prior to the exchange of contracts or end of cooling-off period. If You fail to follow any of Our recommendations, then You agree and accept that You may suffer a financial loss and indemnify Us against all losses that You incur resulting from failure to act on Our advice.

E. Under the Civil Law (Sale of Residential Property) Act 2003 and Civil Law (Sale of Residential Property) Regulations 2004 the Report resulting from this inspection may be passed to the purchaser as part of the sale process providing it is carried out not more than three months prior to listing and is not more than six months old.

F. The Report may not be sold or provided to any other person without Clear View Building Inspections express written permission, unless the Client is authorised to do so by Legislation. If we give Our permission, it may be subject to conditions such as payment of a further fee by the other person and agreement from the other person to comply with this clause. However, we may sell the Report to any other person although there is no obligation for Us to do so.

G. You release Clear View Building Inspections from any and all claims, actions, proceedings, judgments, damages, losses, interest, costs and expenses of whatever nature that the Person may have at any time hereafter arising from the unauthorised provision or sale of the Report by You to a Person without Our express written permission.

H. In the event of a dispute or a claim arising out of, or relating to the inspection or the report, or any alleged negligent act, error or omission on Our part or on the part of the inspector conducting the inspection, You should inform Us immediately by email of the dispute or claim. You must permit Us full access to all areas of the property that relate to the claim/and or dispute. If the dispute is not resolved within twenty eight (28) days from the service of the written notice, then either party may refer the dispute or claim to an independent mediator. The cost shall be met equally by both parties or as agreed as part of the mediation settlement. Should the dispute or claim not be resolved by mediation then, one or other of the parties may refer the dispute or claim to the Institute of Arbitrators and Mediators of Australia who will appoint an Arbitrator who will resolve the dispute by arbitration. The Arbitrator will also determine what costs each of the parties are to pay.

Third Party Disclaimer

We will not be liable for any loss, damage, cost or expense, whatsoever, suffered or incurred by any person other than the client in connection with the use of the Inspection Report provided pursuant to this agreement by that Person for any purpose or in any way, including the use of this report for any purpose connected with the sale, purchase, or use of the Property or the giving of security over the Property, to the extent permissible by law. The only person to whom We may be liable and to whom losses arising in contract or tort sustained may be payable by Us is the Client named on the face page of this Agreement.

You release Us from any and all claims, actions, proceedings, judgments, damages, losses, interest, costs and expenses of whatever nature that the person may have at any time hereafter arising from the unauthorised provision or sale of the Report by You to a person without Our express written permission.

You indemnify Clear View Building Inspections in respect of any and all liability, including all claims, actions, proceedings, judgments, damages, losses, interest, costs and expenses of any nature, which may be incurred by, brought, made or recovered against Us arising directly or indirectly from the unauthorised provision or sale of the Report by You to a person without Our express written permission.

DEFINITIONS

You should read and understand the following definitions of words used in this Agreement and the Report. This will help you understand what is involved in a property and building inspection, the difficulties faced by the inspector and the contents of the Report which we will provide You following the Inspection.

Definitions as to occurrence

High: The occurrence and/or extent of defects exceeds the inspector’s expectations when compared to a comparable building of roughly the same age that has been maintained as expected.

Typical: The occurrence and/or extent of defects is as the inspector anticipated when compared to a comparable building of roughly the same age that has been maintained as expected.

Low: The occurrence and/or extent of defects is lower than the inspector’s expectations when

compared to a comparable building of roughly the same age that has been maintained as expected.

Average: The overall condition of the building is consistent with buildings of roughly the same age. There will be some building elements that require some repair and/or maintenance.

Above Average: The overall condition of the building is above average when compared to a building roughly the same age. The building has been well maintained.

Below Average: The overall condition of the building is poor when compared with buildings of

roughly the same age. There are significant defects to building elements requiring renewal, repair and/or maintenance.

Type of Defects

The definitions below relate to the Type of Defect associated with the building element/item fixture or fitting.

Damage: The building element/item fixture or fitting is damaged, cracked or broken and is not fit for its intended purpose.

Distortion, warping, twisting: The building element/item fixture or fitting has shifted from its intended position.

Major defect: A defect of sufficient magnitude where rectification has to be carried out in order to avoid unsafe conditions, loss of utility or further deterioration of the property.

This includes defects that have to be rectified to avoid the development of unsafe conditions, and thus any defect that is a significant safety hazard has to be reported as a major defect; however, if in the opinion of the inspector, a defect is a serious hazard to occupants or is about to become a serious hazard to occupants it is considered that the inspector has a professional duty to ensure that the report clearly identifies the hazard in such a manner that it is not easily overlooked by a reader of the report.

Material Deterioration: The building element/item fixture or fitting is deteriorating due to rusting, corrosion, rot or decay.

Minor defect: A defect other than a Major defect. Minor defects are common to most properties and may include; Minor blemishes, corrosion, cracking, weathering, general deterioration, unevenness, and physical damage to materials and finishes. It is expected that defects of this type would be rectified as part of normal ongoing property maintenance. Note: The inspector is not required to comment on individual minor defects and imperfections.

Operational: The building element/item fixture or fitting does not perform as expected.

Installation: The building element/item fixture or fitting has not been installed as expected, is ineffective, unsuitable and/or has absent components.

Structural Defect: Weakness or departure from the expected structural performance of a structural building element.

Water Penetration, Dampness: Water ingress and/or dampness is found in unexpected or undesirable area(s).

Other Definitions

Acceptance Criteria: The Building shall be compared with a building which was constructed at approximately the same time, using practices which were generally accepted as normal for that time and that the property has received maintenance to ensure that the intended strength and serviceability of the building have not significantly deteriorated over time.

Access hole (cover): An opening in the structure to allow for safe entry to carry out an inspection.

Accessible area: An area of the site where sufficient safe and reasonable access is available to

allow inspection within the scope of the inspection.

Appearance defect: Fault or deviation from the intended appearance of a building element.

Building Element: A portion of a building that, by itself or in combination with other such parts, fulfils a characteristic function.

Client: The person(s) or other legal entity for which the inspection is to be carried out. If ordered by the person(s)’s agent then it is agreed that the agent represents the person(s) and has the authority to act for and on their behalf.

Defect: A fault or deviation from the intended condition of the material, assembly or component.

Inspection: Close and careful scrutiny of a building carried out without dismantling, in order to arrive at a reliable conclusion as to the condition of the building.

Inspector: The person or organisation responsible for carrying out the inspection.

Limitation: Any factor that prevents full achievement of the purpose of the inspection.

Person: Any individual, company, partnership or association who is not a Client.

Property: The structures and boundaries etc up to thirty (30m) metres from the exterior walls of the main building but within the boundaries of the land on which the main building is erected.

Residential Building: A Building or structure within the boundaries, under the main roof (including post initial construction). Includes Verandas constructed at the same time as the main dwelling. Alfresco under main roof. Attached and/or standalone structures containing habitable rooms. Retaining walls directly associated with the foundations of the Residential Building.

Report: The document and any attachments issued to You by Clear View Building Inspections following the inspection of the property.

Remedial Maintenance: Any works required to keep the building in a condition equal to or better than other buildings of a similar age and type of construction. This may include, but is not limited too, repair and painting of minor cracks and blemishes, or repairs due to corrosion, weathering, general damage, wear and tear or deterioration.

Safe and Reasonable Access: The Standard defines the extent of safe and reasonable access as “The extent of accessible areas shall be determined by the inspector at the time of inspection, based on the conditions encountered at the time of the inspection. The inspector shall also determine whether sufficient space is available to allow safe access. The inspection shall include only accessible areas and areas that are within the inspector’s line of sight and close enough to enable reasonable appraisal.”

The Standard also defines minimum access to areas in the Access Table (Table 3.2) as follows:

Area Access Hole Crawl Space Height.

Roof Interior 400mm x 500mm 600mm x 600mm Accessible from a

3.6m ladder

Roof Exterior Accessible from a

3.6m ladder placed

on the ground

Subfloor Vertical Clearance

more than 450mm

The Standard also states that an elevated area will only occur where it is at a height at which safe reasonable access is available, or where safe and reasonable access is otherwise available; or an unobstructed line of sight is present from safe use of a 3.6 m ladder and the building elements present are close enough to allow appraisal.

Please note reasonable access does not involve the use of destructive or invasive inspection methods, moving furniture or stored goods, not include the cutting of access holes or the removal of screws and bolts or any other fastenings or sealants to access covers. Further note, Sub floor areas sprayed with chemicals should not be inspected unless it is safe to do so.

Safety Hazard: Present or imminent hazard which will have an adverse impact on safety.

Serviceability defect: Fault or deviation from the intended serviceability performance of a building element.

Significant item: An item that is to be reported in accordance with the scope of inspection. For example, major defects, general impressions regarding the extent of defects and any major defect that is an urgent and serious safety hazard.

Structural Defect: Fault or deviation from the intended structural performance of a building element.

Structural element: Physically distinguishable part of a structure.

Structural Inspection: The inspection shall comprise visual assessment of accessible areas of the property to identify major defects to the building structure and to form an opinion regarding the general condition of the structure of the property. The Report will NOT include those items noted in Clause A3 of Appendix A or Appendix D of AS 4349.1-2007 e.g. Condition of roof plumbing and roof coverings, general gas, water and sanitary plumbing, electrical wiring, partition walls, cabinetry, windows, doors, trims, fencing, minor structures, non-structural & serviceability damp issues, rising damp, condensation issues, ceiling linings, floor coverings, decorative finishes such as plastering, painting, tiling etc.

Subfloor space: Space between the underside of a suspended floor and the ground.

Our/Us/We: The company, partnership or individual named below that You have requested to carry out the property inspection and report.

You/Your: The party identified on the face page of this agreement as the Client, and where more than one party all such parties jointly and severally, together with any agent of that party.

Managing Director

Name: Ryan Milne