Pre Purchase Building Inspections Glenside

Glenside Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Glenside home inspection report and you’ll be assured about the exact property you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of our building inspectors is extremely detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and will gladly make calls to discuss your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, from the bathroom to the washing line. These specialist building reports in Glenside are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are fully certified and carry an industry quality indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly trained specialists. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the home is safe we’ll help you make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right cost, by using the help of our Glenside pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Glenside

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive examination of your home as well as provide you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written report of the construction and photos of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the home that you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Glenside building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections in Glenside. Then, we spend a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed, yet easy to understand to inform you as accurately as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. It puts you in a better negotiating position when you are fully well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for a house which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of future issues. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will give you professional tips on how to proceed.

Based on what the completed jobs of a home inspection uncovers, you may be able to use a report to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it’s got everything you want. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend says it looks great. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase it’s imaginable to end up owning some pretty costly issues that might have been identified, it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages if the house has significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by an certified Glenside building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, as well as any future problems and highlight the areas where you can add value. This ensures home buyers do not encounter any nasty surprises and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by gradual deterioration. We search for structural issues and any indications that the property is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Glenside

Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if the home was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the household was constructed in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed the length of time it will take to remove, and the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Glenside

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might need repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of services to the property (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have your home inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

Glenside Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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