Pre Purchase Building Inspections Greenmeadows

Greenmeadows Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Greenmeadows house inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are buying before you put your offer in.

A building report issued by One of our inspectors of buildings are incredibly detailed. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and will gladly take calls to talk through the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the most frequent problems, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These professional building reports in Greenmeadows are detailed are easy to comprehend and are recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are completely certified and carry the industry standard assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly-trained specialists. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the very best. If your next home will be fine we can assist you to know if you’re making the right decision at the right price, with our Greenmeadows pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough investigation of your property in order to provide you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report of the construction including photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the house you are buying has the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Greenmeadows building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. But, we will allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Greenmeadows. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible about the potential of your new property. You put yourself in a better negotiating position by being completely aware of your options to make educated decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for an house that’s likely to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems arise, and we can offer professional advice on how you can proceed.

Depending on what an house investigation finds it’s possible to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly built and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s good. Should you really get it checked out?

If you are buying a house without performing a pre purchase inspection it’s imaginable to end up with some costly issues that might have been discovered, but you could severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by a qualified Greenmeadows building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight the areas where you can add value. It makes sure that house buyers do not face unpleasant shocks and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the property is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your house was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard can leak. If your house was constructed in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it poses, the very best way it might be removed, the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Greenmeadows

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that may need remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment for the solutions that the household receives (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your house inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

What's Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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