Pre Purchase Building Inspections Broadmeadows

Broadmeadows Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Broadmeadows home inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by one of our inspectors of buildings is incredibly complete. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a full check-up free of charge and will be happy to make calls to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. The professional building reports in Broadmeadows are comprehensive are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is completely qualified and have industrial quality assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly qualified professionals. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope for the best. If your next house will be safe we’ll let you make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right cost, by using our Broadmeadows pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of your property as well as offer you with a fair as well as honest detailed written building report, complete with photographs of any problem areas for you to be sure that the house you are buying can be described as being of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Broadmeadows building inspector usually lasts between one and half, and 2 hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Broadmeadows. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are detailed yet understandable in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your potential new property. You will be in a better negotiating position when you are fully in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for an house that’s likely to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can offer specialist advice on how you can move forward.

Depending on what you find in a home investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s fine. Should you really check it out?

If you’re purchasing a home without performing a pre purchase inspection it’s imaginable to find yourself with some expensive problems that could have been identified, you may severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house resulted in a significant issue.

A pre purchase building inspection report by an certified Broadmeadows building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify areas to add value. It ensures house buyers do not encounter any nasty surprises and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the property is in need of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the household was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If your household was built in the 1980s, it might have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed, how long it would take to removeit, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Broadmeadows

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that could require some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• An assessment of services that the house receives (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential issues such as window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

Having your house inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision when moving forward in the process of completing your purchase.

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

• Exterior Cladding & Joinery
• Detection of Borer
• Retaining Walls & Decks
• Plumbing & Drainage
• Spouting & Downpipes
• Sub-floor Structure & Foundations
• Roof & Roof Cavity
• The Hot Water Tank
• Driveway & Paths
• Insulation
• Flooring
• Moisture Detection