Pre Purchase Building Inspections Broadmeadows

Broadmeadows Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Broadmeadows house inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by an inspector of Our building inspectors is highly complete. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We offer a complete after-care service at no cost and will call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide specialist building reports for Broadmeadows are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully certified and have industrial standard liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly-trained professionals. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope the new house is safe, we can help you know if you’re making the right decision at the right price, with our Broadmeadows pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive examination of your home in order to offer you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written report, complete with photographs of any issues to ensure that the house that you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Broadmeadows building inspector usually lasts between one and half, and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Broadmeadows. In addition, we will spend additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully aware of your options to make educated property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for an 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 to proceed.

According to what an home investigation finds, you may be able to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it’s well-built and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s nice. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re buying a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you be left with costly problems that could be identified, but you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages in the event that the house ended up with significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by a qualified Broadmeadows building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight areas to add value. It makes sure that house buyers do not encounter unpleasant shocks and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems or any indication that the building is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your house was built in the 80s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed how long it will take to remove, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Broadmeadows

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that might require remedial attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment of the solutions that the home receives (given affordable 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 as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a the approval of a permit or permission.

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

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

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