Pre Purchase Building Inspections Broadmeadows

Broadmeadows Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Broadmeadows home inspection report, you will be certain about the exact property you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from one of Our building inspectors is extremely precise. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and will gladly take calls to talk through your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide professional building reports in Broadmeadows are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and carry industry standard liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly-trained specialists. We’re trained to spot out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope that your new household will be safe we’ll let you know if you’re making the best choice at the right cost, by using the help of our Broadmeadows pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough examination of your home and provide you with a fair as well as sincere comprehensive written report and photos of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the house you purchase has the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Broadmeadows building inspector usually will take between one and a half and two hours on site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Broadmeadows. Then, we spend a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable in an effort to inform you as accurately as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. You are in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for an house which is likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and provide specialist guidance on how to move forward.

Based on what the results of a house investigation finds, you may be able to utilise a report to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

You’ve found an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s good. Are you required to get it checked?

If you purchase a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you be left with expensive issues that may not have been identified, you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages if the house has significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by a certified Broadmeadows building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight points that will add value. This assures house buyers don’t have any nasty unexpected costs and gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems or any indication that the property has a leaky structure, 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

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the house was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If the house was built in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos products: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist advice about the risks it poses, how it can be removed the time it would take to remove, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Broadmeadows

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

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study of the solutions on the premises (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high-risk and potential problems such as door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

A copy of the house inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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