Pre Purchase Building Inspections Melling

Melling Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Melling home inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by one of our building inspectors is very complete. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a full check-up free of charge and will be happy to make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide expert building reports for Melling are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is completely qualified and hold the industry standard liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly-trained experts. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new home is safe we’ll let you determine if you’re making right decision at the right cost, by using our Melling pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough inspection of your property and provide you with a fair as well as sincere comprehensive written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the home you purchase is of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Melling building inspector usually will take between one and a half, and 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections in Melling. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough, yet easy to understand to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your potential new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for a home that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can give you professional advice on how you can proceed.

Based on the findings of you find in a home investigation finds it’s possible use the report to help you negotiate with the seller on price or repair. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly built and your DIY professional friend believes it’s good. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you purchase a home without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you be left with expensive issues that may not be discovered, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report from an certified Melling building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify areas to add value. It assures home buyers do not encounter any nasty shocks and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues or any indication that the building is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the household was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

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

The Plaster monolithic style: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it poses, the best way it might be removed, how long it would be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

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Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could need repair.

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study of the solutions that the house receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems like door and window penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have access to your home inspection report on hand can help you make an informed choice going into the purchase.

Melling Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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