Pre Purchase Building Inspections Melrose

Melrose Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Melrose house inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by the one our inspectors of buildings is highly precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and are happy to make calls to discuss the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide specialist building reports in Melrose are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and have industrial standard liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly qualified 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 house will be okay we’ll help you determine if you’re making right decision for the right price our Melrose pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive investigation of your property in order to provide you with an accurate and honest detailed written building report that includes photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the house you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Melrose building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Melrose. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable about your possible new property. You will be in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are completely well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for an house which is likely to give you headaches with future issues. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will offer professional advice on how you can proceed.

Based on what an house inspection finds it is possible to use a report to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it’s got everything you want. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly built and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s great. Do you really need to check it out?

If you purchase a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection and you be left with expensive problems that could have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages in the event that the house resulted in a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by an certified Melrose building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. It will ensure that home buyers do not face unpleasant surprises and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues and any indications that the house is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the home was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If the home was built in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it poses, how it can be removed the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Melrose

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that may require urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment for the solutions that the household receives (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues like window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

A copy of the home inspection report on hand can help you make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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