Pre Purchase Building Inspections Glenside

Glenside Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Glenside home inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report issued by one of our building inspectors is extremely complete. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and are happy to take calls to talk through the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and We inspect for hundreds typical issues, from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide professional building reports in Glenside are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are completely certified and hold an industry standard assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly-trained specialists. We’re trained to pick out any defects in the building that an typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope for the very best. If your next home will be okay we’ll let you know if you’re making the right decision at the right price with our Glenside pre purchase building inspections.

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A Thorough Building & Home Inspection in Glenside

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of your property in order to offer you with a fair as well as honest comprehensive written building report, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the home that you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Glenside building inspector usually is between one half hours and 2 hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre purchase inspections in Glenside. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible about your possible new property. You are in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t overpay for an home that is going create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will give you expert tips on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of an home inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

You’ve found a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert friend says it looks fine. Should you really have it examined?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection it is imaginable to be left with expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages if the home resulted in significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by a qualified Glenside building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. This assures home buyers don’t have any nasty surprises and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues , and any problems caused by gradual deterioration. We search for structural issues or signs that the building is in need of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Glenside

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if the household was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard can leak. If the household was built in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found placed on roofs, ceilings, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is discovered in an address, you should seek out expert guidance on the risk it poses, the best way it could be removed, the time it would take to remove, and the cost for removal.

Buying a Home Or Commercial Building?

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Glenside

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that might need repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• An assessment on the services for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

A copy of the home inspection report on hand can help you make an informed decision going into the purchase.

Glenside Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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