Pre Purchase Building Inspections Melrose

Melrose Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Melrose house inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A report on a building from one of Our building inspectors are extremely complete. There is no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and are happy to take calls to talk through the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The expert building reports for Melrose are comprehensive are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is fully certified and hold an industry standard insures indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly-trained professionals. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope that your new house will be safe we can assist you to determine if you’re making right decision, and for the right price the help of our Melrose pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough investigation of your property along with provide you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written report, complete with photographs of any problem areas to assure you that the house you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Melrose building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours at the site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections within Melrose. This is followed by a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are fully well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for the house which is likely cause you to have a headache with future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can offer specialist tips on how to move forward.

Depending on what the completed jobs of a home inspection reveals, you may be able make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a reference for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent says it’s solidly built and your DIY expert friend believes it’s great. Are you required to get it checked?

If you are buying a house without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase and you end up with some expensive problems that could have been discovered, but you could severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the home resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by an certified Melrose building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify the areas where you are able to add value. This will ensure that house buyers do not face unpleasant unexpected costs and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems and any indications that the building is in need of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your household was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If your home was built in the 80s, it may have Weatherside.

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

Asbestos construction: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it presents, how it might be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Melrose

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that may require urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review of solutions on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers such as door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the basic service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

Having access to your home inspection report on hand can help you make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

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

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