Pre Purchase Building Inspections Mornington

Mornington Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Mornington home inspection report You will be aware about the exact property you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A report on a building from one of the building inspectors is incredibly precise. Every detail is taken care of, making them a wise investment.

We offer a full check-up free of charge and will be happy to call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide specialist building reports for Mornington are comprehensive are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be completely certified and have an industry standard indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the household is safe we can assist you to determine if you’re making right decision at the right cost, by using our Mornington pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive investigation of your property in order to provide you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written building report and photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the house that you purchase is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Mornington building inspector usually lasts between one and half, and 2 hours on site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre purchase inspections in Mornington. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your possible new property. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate when you are completely informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for the house which is likely to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common issues occur and offer specialist advice on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of the results of a home investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able to utilise a report to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it is solidly built and your DIY professional friend says it looks nice. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you’re buying a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not be identified, but you could severely limit your ability to seek damages if the house ended up with a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report by an certified Mornington building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. It makes sure that house buyers don’t face unpleasant unexpected costs and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues and any indications that the building is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your home was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the house was built in the early 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 surface.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed how long it would require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Mornington

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might need remedial attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study of solutions on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard like door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires permit or consent.

Having your home inspection report available can help you make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

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What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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