Pre Purchase Building Inspections Glenside

Glenside Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A report on a building from One of the building inspectors is extremely thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We offer a complete check-up free of charge and will be happy to call you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide specialist building reports in Glenside are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is fully qualified and hold industry standard insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly trained professionals. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope for the best. If your next home is safe we’ll let you determine if you’re making best choice at the right cost, by using our Glenside pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Glenside

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth examination of your home in order to offer you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written report of the construction including photos of any troublesome areas to assure you that the house you are purchasing is of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Glenside building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Glenside. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as possible regarding your prospective new home. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for an house which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common problems arise, and we can offer specialist advice on how to proceed.

Depending on what the results of a house inspection uncovers, you may be able make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or repair. Even if the report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert friend believes it’s fine. Do you really have to check it out?

If you purchase a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not be discovered, but you may severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the house ended up with a significant issue.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by a certified Glenside building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate the areas where you can add value. This assures home buyers don’t have any nasty surprises and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems or any indication that the property is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Expert Building Inspections Glenside

Warnings & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your household was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this piping, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If your house was built in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it poses, how it can be removed the time it would take to removeit, and the cost for removal.

Buying a Home Or Commercial Building?

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Glenside

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that might require urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study of the services that the household receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window 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 initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

Having your house inspection report on hand can help you make an informed choice going into the purchase.

Glenside Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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