Pre Purchase Building Inspections Melling

Melling Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Melling home inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

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

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and are happy to contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our professional building reports in Melling are detailed are simple to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully certified and carry industrial quality indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly qualified specialists. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the household will be safe, we can help you determine if you’re making right decision, and at the right cost, by using our Melling pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of your property along with provide you with a fair as well as honest comprehensive written report, complete with photographs of any problem areas for you to be sure that the home you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Melling building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on site. But, we’ll allow maximum two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Melling. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend to provide you with as much information as imaginable about the potential of your new property. You are in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for a house that’s likely be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will provide professional advice on how you can proceed.

Based on what you find in a home investigation finds the home inspector may allow you to use a report to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you can still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s great. Should you really check it out?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection and you be left with expensive problems that could be identified, but you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages in the event that the home resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by a certified Melling building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. It ensures house buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprises and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues and any indications 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.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the house 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, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If your home was constructed in the early 80s , it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, the best way it could be removed, the time it would take to removeit, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Melling

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues which may need remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review for the services to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

The fact that you have the house inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed choice going into the purchase.

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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