These Terms and Conditions govern the use of the Canberra Plus Building Inspections website and the provision of inspection services, including building inspections, timber pest inspections, and stage construction inspections. By using the website, requesting a quote, booking an inspection, or relying on a report, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.

Canberra Plus Building Inspections provides inspection services throughout Canberra, the Australian Capital Territory and surrounding New South Wales. All inspections are carried out by or under the supervision of a licensed builder and appropriately qualified consultant.

Website content is general information only and is provided in good faith. While reasonable care is taken, no guarantee is given that website content is complete, current, or suitable for your specific circumstances. The website does not provide engineering, legal, financial, or other specialist advice.

Personal information collected through enquiry forms, bookings, emails, and telephone calls may include your name, contact details, property address, and transaction details. This information is used to provide quotations, inspections, reports, invoices, and related communications. Information may be disclosed to service providers, insurers, legal advisers, and authorities where required by law. By using the website or engaging our services, you consent to this collection and use of information.

Services may include:

Inspections are visual, non-invasive assessments limited to readily accessible areas unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Inspections are limited to Readily Accessible Areas as defined in AS 4349.1, AS 4349.3 and AS 4349.0, and only where the Consultant determines that access is safe and reasonable.

Readily Accessible Areas generally include only those areas that:

Without limiting the above, the Consultant may decline access where any of the following conditions exist:

Access Restrictions

No destructive, invasive or dismantling work will be undertaken unless separately agreed in writing. Areas not inspected due to access or safety restrictions are excluded from the report. Defects, damage, timber pest activity or safety hazards may exist in excluded areas and no representation is made regarding their condition.

The purpose of an inspection is to provide an independent opinion regarding the condition of the property or stage of construction at the time of inspection. Reports identify visible defects, safety hazards, timber pest issues, and conditions conducive to defects or pest attack within the agreed scope.

Reports do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, insurance policy, engineering certification, code compliance certificate, or statutory approval. Reports do not cover concealed defects, latent conditions, future performance, cost estimates, asbestos, mould, hazardous materials, environmental issues, or specialist services such as electrical, plumbing, gas, pool, or appliance inspections unless specifically included.

Timber pest inspections are conducted in accordance with AS 4349.3 and are limited to detecting visible evidence of termite activity, timber damage, fungal decay, borers, and conditions conducive to attack. Absence of visible evidence is not a guarantee that timber pests are not present.

Stage inspections provide an independent visual assessment of building works at a nominated stage. They are not certifications of compliance with the National Construction Code, engineering design, approved plans, or contractual specifications. Responsibility for compliance remains with the builder, designers, engineers, and certifier.

For residential properties in the Australian Capital Territory, reports may form part of the vendor disclosure process under the Civil Law (Sale of Residential Property) Act 2003 (ACT) and associated regulations. Where permitted by law, eligible purchasers may be entitled to rely upon a Standard Inspection Report subject to statutory conditions, including timing requirements and receipt of the report as part of the contract documentation. Certain report details may also be provided to the ACT public register where required by law.

Reports are prepared exclusively for the named client unless reliance by another person is expressly permitted by law, including certain ACT purchasers under the legislation referred to above. Except where required by law, no duty of care is owed to any third party.

Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes, restricts, or modifies any rights or remedies that cannot lawfully be excluded under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and the Australian Consumer Law.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, liability for any claim arising from an inspection or report is limited to the amount paid for the relevant service. This limitation does not apply to the extent prohibited by law.

Payment is due in accordance with the invoice. Deferred payment arrangements apply only where expressly agreed in writing. Overdue accounts may be referred for recovery and may incur reasonable administrative and collection costs permitted by law.

If you have a complaint or claim, you must notify us in writing as soon as practicable and provide an opportunity to re-inspect the property within 28 days. We will investigate and provide a written response. If the matter remains unresolved, the parties agree to attempt mediation before commencing legal proceedings.

All website content, reports, templates, images, and branding remain the intellectual property of Canberra Plus Building Inspections unless otherwise stated.

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Australian Capital Territory and, where applicable, New South Wales and the Commonwealth of Australia.

Canberra Plus Building Inspections
Email: admin@cbrplus.com.au
Phone: 0412 526 738
Website: www.canberraplusbuildinginspections.com.au

By using this website, requesting a quote, booking an inspection, making payment, or relying on a report, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions.