Pre Purchase Building Inspections Glengarry

Glengarry Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Glengarry house inspection report, you will be certain of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by One of our building inspectors are incredibly detailed. Every detail is taken care of, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and will be happy to make calls to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and We inspect for hundreds typical issues, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our expert building reports for Glengarry are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and carry industrial standard assurance for indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly trained experts. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new household will be safe we’ll help you ensure that you’re making right decision, and at the right cost, by using our Glengarry pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of the property in order to offer you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report of the construction and photos of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the house you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Glengarry building inspector usually will take between one and a half, and two hours on site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre purchase inspections in Glengarry. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as imaginable about the potential of your new property. You are in a better negotiating position when you are completely informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for the home that is going to give you headaches with future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can offer specialist tips on how to move forward.

Based on what a home inspection reveals it’s possible use the report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it’s got everything you want. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly built and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s fine. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase and you find yourself with some expensive issues that may not have been identified, you may severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home has significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from a qualified Glengarry building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. It assures house buyers don’t face any nasty shocks and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and identify any significant defects and any urgent maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems and any indications that the house is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your household was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If your house was constructed in the 1980s, it might have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in the location, seek professional advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed, the time it would be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Glengarry

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may need repair.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment of the services on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers like window and door access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have the house inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed choice going forward in the project process of completing your purchase.

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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