Pre Purchase Building Inspections Mornington

Mornington Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Mornington home inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by the one our building inspectors are incredibly complete. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and will be happy to make calls to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These specialist building reports for Mornington are detailed are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is completely qualified and hold industry quality insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly qualified professionals. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope the new home will be safe, we can help you ensure that you’re making best choice for the right price our Mornington pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough inspection of your property along with provide you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written report, complete with photographs of any problem areas for you to be sure that the home you are buying has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Mornington building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Mornington. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable about your possible new home. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for the home that’s going to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can give you expert tips on how to proceed.

Depending on what the results of a house inspection finds, you may be able to use a report to help negotiate with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s fine. Do you really need to have it examined?

If you purchase a house without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could be left with expensive issues that may not have been identified, you may severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the home has significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by an qualified Mornington building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. This will ensure that home buyers don’t face unpleasant surprises and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues or any indication that the property is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint, and areas that are damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the home was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If the house was built in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert assistance on the danger it poses, how it might be removed, how long it will take to remove, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Mornington

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that might need some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study of solutions on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems like window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your home inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed choice going into the purchase.

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

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