Pre Purchase Building Inspections Woodridge

Woodridge Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Woodridge home inspection report You will be aware of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from one of our inspectors of buildings is extremely complete. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and will be happy to take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The expert building reports for Woodridge are detailed are simple to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is fully certified and hold an industry quality indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to pick out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be fine we can assist you to make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right price, with our Woodridge pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive examination of your home and provide you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written report, complete with photographs of any areas that are in require of attention to give you assurance that the home you are purchasing can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Woodridge building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours at the site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Woodridge. Then, we spend a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your potential new home. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation by being completely aware of your options to make educated property decisions.

Don’t overpay for a household that’s likely to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common issues occur and offer expert tips on how to proceed.

Based on what the completed jobs of a house inspection finds it is possible to utilise a report to help you negotiate with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if the report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist friend believes it’s great. Should you really get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase but you could end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not have been identified, you may be severely limiting the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the home was to be stricken with a significant issue.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by a certified Woodridge building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. This makes sure that house buyers do not encounter any nasty shocks and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by gradual deterioration. We look for structural problems or signs that the house is in require of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your home was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If your house was built in the 1980s, it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it presents, how it could be removed, the time it would be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Woodridge

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might require remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study for the services that the home receives (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers like door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a permission or approval.

The fact that you have your house inspection report available will help you make an informed decision when moving forward in the process of completing your purchase.

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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