Landmark Inspections is again ahead of the industry and one of the first property inspection businesses to offer a laboratory screening method to test for Meth (Ice) contamination in a property.

This is revolutionary for the property inspection industry in Australia and will become a standard within the next 5 years, where property owners are to prove that contamination of their property that is to either be sold or tenanted is not contaminated by the residue of meth. This is already a requirement in New Zealand and we anticipate Australia will follow suit shortly.

Meth screening of residential properties will become a requirement due to the rampant use of this drug throughout the community and the health risks imposed to residents living within a contaminated home. These health concerns can include skin rashes, allergy like symptoms, headaches and respiratory problems and can affect all occupants.

Contamination of homes occurs when the drug has been manufactured in the property or when the drug is smoked in the property. The chemical residue left over from these activities leaves a toxic cocktail throughout all soft furnishings including curtains, carpets, air transfer units and in severe cases plasterboard and cabinetry.

The repair costs to decontaminate a property can run into the tens of thousands of dollars. For this reason we recommend conducting a meth screening test prior to any property purchase and also of your investment properties between tenants, so you know if the property has been contaminated by the tenants and they can pay for decontamination works.

At Landmark Inspections, our screening process involves taking up to 16 samples from around the property and having them analysed in a laboratory, the lab then provides us with a detailed report of the level of contamination in the property. Contact us today and book a meth screening test at your property.

Smoke alarms are a critical but often overlooked safety device that should be fitted within every Australian home, however too often we hear of another tragedy on the news about a house fire claiming a life which could have been saved if a working smoke detector had been installed.

We often inspect properties that have a smoke detector fitted however they are often located in a position that is ineffective. There are a number of critical regulations regarding the location of a smoke detector including that all levels of a house must have one installed and that they need to be located close to bedrooms. This means if there is a bedroom away from the other bedrooms then an additional detector must be installed.

Often in homes we will find smoke detectors have been installed inside bedrooms, this is not correct positioning because if there is a house fire and the bedroom door is closed, the smoke is not going to trigger the alarm to alert you to the fire until it is too late.

It is not a well known fact that smoke alarms have an expiration date, however they do and its typically within 10 years of being installed. This means you need to be proactively testing your alarm and having it thoroughly checked on any new property purchase to determine if the alarm is in working order or if it requires replacing.

As part of our vigorous smoke detector testing, we identify the type of detector that has been installed, if it is hard wired to the electrical system or battery operated, the expiry date of the detector and the location of the detectors to ensure they meet Australian Standards. Our technician will then perform a smoke test on the alarm to ensure it is operating correctly as a final assurance.

The inspector will then complete a detailed report outlining the condition of the smoke detectors and if any issues were identified at the time of inspection so you can then complete any rectifications that are required so your family or tenants can sleep soundly at night knowing that your smoke alarm is fully operational.

Contact Landmark Inspections today to schedule a comprehensive smoke detector test.

A timber pest inspection is conducted to identify any pest activity or conditions that attract pests including termites, borers and fungal decay.

The impact timber pests can have on a property, and the costly repairs they can lead to, make these inspections vital when purchasing any property. A timber pest inspection ensures there is no activity evident and rectifies conditions that enable pests, preventing a potential infestation.

A good pre-purchase timber pest inspection will:
– Identify any previous damage.
– Detect timber pest activity.
– Advise if any termite treatments have been completed at the property.
– Uncover any conducive conditions that could lead to an infestation.

All good reports will clearly list any issues identified at the property and include clear details, along with photos for further clarity in the report.

Contact us today to arrange an inspection of your next property. We liaise directly with the real estate agent to arrange access and provide you with the full detailed report within 24 hours of the inspection.