Pre Purchase Building Inspections Melling

Melling Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Melling home inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by One of our building inspectors are extremely thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We offer a complete check-up free of charge and are happy to take calls to talk through your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The professional building reports for Melling are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and carry industrial quality liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are undertaken by highly skilled experts. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope that your new house will be okay we can assist you to ensure that you’re making right decision at the right price with our Melling pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive examination of your home and provide you with a fair as well as sincere detailed written report, complete with photographs of any areas that are in need of attention to assure you that the house that you purchase has the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Melling building inspector usually will take between one and a half, and 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Melling. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend to provide you with as much information as possible about the potential of your new home. You are in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully aware of your options to make educated decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for the home that is going cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can provide specialist advice on how you can proceed.

Based on what a house inspection uncovers the home inspector may allow you to use a report to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s good. Do you really need to check it out?

If you are buying a house without conducting a prior purchase inspection but you could end up with some costly issues that might be discovered, but you may severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the home has significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by a certified Melling building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. It ensures home buyers don’t have unpleasant surprises and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

The property is inspected and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems or signs that the building is in require of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the home was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If your house was constructed in the 80s, it may have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert advice about the risks it poses, how it can be removed how long it would take to remove, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Melling

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that might need some attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study of solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your house inspection report on hand can help you make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

What's Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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