Pre Purchase Building Inspections Melrose

Melrose Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Melrose home inspection report You will be aware about the exact property you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report issued by one of our inspectors of buildings are very thorough. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and will be happy to make calls to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. The specialist building reports for Melrose are detailed are simple to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully certified and have an industry standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly-trained professionals. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the household is safe we’ll let you ensure that you’re making right choice, at the right price, with our Melrose pre purchase building inspections.

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We will conduct an extensive investigation of your property along with provide you with an accurate and honest detailed written building report including photos of any areas that are in need of attention to ensure that the home you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Melrose building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours at the site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections in Melrose. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are detailed, yet easy to understand to inform you as clearly as imaginable about the potential of your new home. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for a household which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will provide professional advice on how you can proceed.

Depending on what the results of a house investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able to utilise a report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend believes it’s great. Should you really have it examined?

If you purchase a home without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up owning some pretty costly issues that might have been discovered, but it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages if the home ended up with significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report by an qualified Melrose building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. It assures house buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprises and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues and any indications that the building is in need of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

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Red Flags & Warning Signs

The following issues could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your household was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, even if you were aware that they were there.

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

The Plaster monolithic style: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found placed on roofs, ceilings, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

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Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may require repair.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A review for the services to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have access to your house inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

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What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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