Pre Purchase Building Inspections Woodridge

Woodridge Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Woodridge house inspection report and you’ll be assured about the exact property you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by One of our inspectors of buildings are highly thorough. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and will be happy to contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our professional building reports for Woodridge are comprehensive are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is fully qualified and have industrial standard liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly trained specialists. We’re trained to pick out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope that your new house will be fine we can assist you to make sure you’re making the right decision, and for the right price the help of our Woodridge pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of the property as well as provide you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written building report including photos of any areas that are in need of attention to assure you that the house you are buying will be of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Woodridge building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours at the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections in Woodridge. This is followed by a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand to inform you as clearly as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. It puts you in a better negotiating position when you are completely in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for a home that is going to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can give you specialist advice on how you can move forward.

Depending on what you find in a house investigation finds the house inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist friend says it looks nice. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you are buying a home without doing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you be left with costly issues that might have been identified, it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the home ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by a certified Woodridge building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify points that will add value. It ensures house buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprise and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues , and any problems caused by gradual deterioration. We look for structural problems and any indications that the house is in require of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the home was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If the household was constructed in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It could be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it poses, how it might be removed, how long it would require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Woodridge

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that might require repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• An assessment of solutions that the home receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers such as window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

A copy of the house inspection report at hand can help you make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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