Pre Purchase Building Inspections Broadmeadows

Broadmeadows Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Broadmeadows home inspection report and you’ll be assured that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of our inspectors of buildings is highly detailed. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and will take calls to talk through your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, from the bathroom to the washing line. Our professional building reports in Broadmeadows are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and have an industry quality liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly-trained professionals. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope for the very best. If your next house will be okay we can assist you to ensure that you’re making right decision at the right price with the help of our Broadmeadows pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Broadmeadows

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough investigation of your property in order to provide you with a fair as well as honest detailed written report, complete with photographs of any issues to assure you that the house you are buying has the quality you expect.

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

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable in an effort to inform you as clearly as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. You put yourself in a better negotiating position by being fully aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for the household which is likely create headaches due to future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and provide professional advice on how you can proceed.

Depending on what you find in a house investigation finds the house inspector may allow you to utilise a report to help you negotiate with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend believes it’s good. Should you really get it checked?

If you are buying a home without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase it’s imaginable to end up with some costly issues that might be identified, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the home has significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by a qualified Broadmeadows building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. It makes sure that house buyers do not face unpleasant shocks and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues and any indications that the building is in require of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

Complete Building Inspections Broadmeadows

Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the household was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If your house was built in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Broadmeadows

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could need remedial attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study of solutions for the building (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues like window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires permit or consent.

The fact that you have access to your house inspection report available will help you make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

Broadmeadows Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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