Pre Purchase Building Inspections Mornington

Mornington Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Mornington home inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

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

We provide a full follow-up service for free and will gladly call you to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, from the bathroom to the washing line. Our specialist building reports for Mornington are detailed are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is completely certified and have industry standard liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly skilled experts. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new house is safe we’ll let you know if you’re making the right choice, at the right cost, by using our Mornington pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of your property along with offer you with an accurate and honest detailed written report on the building that includes photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the house you are purchasing is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Mornington building inspector usually takes between one and a half, and two hours on the site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Mornington. Then, we spend a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible regarding your prospective new home. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for a household which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common issues occur and give you expert tips on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of you find in a house investigation finds, you may be able make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s fine. Should you really have it examined?

If you’re purchasing a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could be left with costly issues that might be discovered, but it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by an qualified Mornington building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. It makes sure that home buyers don’t face unpleasant surprise and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems or any indication that the house is in need of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the home was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If your house was built in the 1980s, it may have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in an address, you should seek out expert assistance on the danger it poses, how it can be removed, the time it would take to remove, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Mornington

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues which may need remedial attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment for the solutions that the household receives (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers such as window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have the house inspection report at hand will allow you to make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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