Pre Purchase Building Inspections Melrose

Melrose Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Melrose home inspection report, you will be certain of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by one of the building inspectors are extremely thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and are happy to call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306 and We inspect for hundreds the most frequent problems, from the bathroom to the washing line. The professional building reports in Melrose are comprehensive are easy to understand and recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is completely qualified and have an industry standard assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly-trained specialists. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope for the very best. If your next house will be fine we’ll help you know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right price, with our Melrose pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough inspection of your property as well as provide you with a fair as well as sincere detailed written building report that includes photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the house you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Melrose building inspector usually will take between one and a half, and 2 hours on site. But, we’ll allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Melrose. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible about your possible new home. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for the home which is likely cause you to have a headache with future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will give you professional guidance on how to move forward.

Depending on what you find in a house inspection reveals the home inspector may allow you use the report to help you negotiate with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s nice. Should you really get it checked?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase, not only could you be left with expensive problems that could be discovered, but it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the home ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by a certified Melrose building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate the areas where you can add value. It makes sure that house buyers do not face any nasty surprises and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues and any indications that the house is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If your household was built in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it poses, the best way it can be removed the time it would take to remove, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Melrose

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that could require remedial attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of the services on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers like door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have your house inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed choice going forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

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

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