Owner Builder Warranty Inspections
If you are an owner builder wanting to sell your home after undertaking your own buildings works within the last 6.5 years, section 137B of the Victorian Building Act 1993 requires that building works is to be inspected and reported by a licensed building practitioner. This report will then form part of the Section 32 transfer documentation at the time of sale.
If your buildings works have been completed within the last 6 years and 6 months of selling your home, there are two things you must do to ensure a smooth sale:
- Provide a defects inspection report that is less than 6 months old
- Take out domestic building insurance for works over $16000 (previously known as builders warranty insurance)
An Owner Building Warranty Inspection conduced by Victorian House Inspections gives insurers information they need to issue building insurance to the new home owners.
Owner Builder Warranty Inspections Checklist
- Compliance with Section 137B of the Victorian Building Act 1993
- Covers working works within the last 6.5 years
- Defective buildings works
- Incomplete building work
- Use of recycled or second-hand materials
We can also assist with building advice and suggested trades and services.
Owner Builder Warranty Inspections
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What You Receive With A Owner Builder Warranty Inspection
Written Inspection Report
A compressive written owner builder warranty inspection report within 24 hours or less
Immediate Verbal Report
Initially our inspector will give you a verbal report immediately after the inspection.
Optional Bounded Copy
Our reports are are emailed directly to you, or you may optionally request a bounded copy.