Pre Purchase Building Inspections Glenside

Glenside Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Glenside house inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from an inspector of our inspectors of buildings is highly thorough. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will be happy to call you to discuss the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide professional building reports for Glenside are detailed are simple to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and carry the industry quality liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact for the best. If your next house is safe, we can help you make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right price with the help of our Glenside pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Glenside

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of your property and offer you with a fair and sincere detailed written report on the building that includes photos of any areas that are in require of attention to assure you that the home that you purchase is of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Glenside building inspector usually is between one half hours and two hours at the site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre purchase inspections in Glenside. This is followed by a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are detailed, yet easy to understand to inform you as best as possible about your potential new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are fully informed to make informed choices about property.

Do not pay too much for an house that’s likely to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can provide specialist guidance on how to move forward.

Depending on what an home inspection uncovers it is possible to use a report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if the report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent says it is well-built and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s good. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a prior purchase inspection but you could end up with some expensive problems that could have been identified, it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by a qualified Glenside building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. It assures home buyers don’t have unpleasant surprises and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the property is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

Thorough Building Inspections Glenside

Red Flags & Warning Signs

The following issues could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If your household was built in the 1980s, it might have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it presents, how it could be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Glenside

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that may need repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review of the services on the premises (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers such as door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your home inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision when moving forward in the process of completing your purchase.

Glenside Home Inspections Are What We Do

What's Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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