About the inspection and the report.
These days prospective purchasers, lawyers, lending institutions etc, seem to be predominantly concerned with Leaky home syndrome. While some properties do fall into this category, it is only a very small percentage. Age and type of construction make these fairly easily identifiable.
We are often asked if we carry out moisture testing or thermal imaging. Our answer is that we recommend contacting a specialist in that area as it is only really necessary in buildings suspected of, or identified as having weather tightness issues, and something that could be decided and implemented after the initial assessment.
Main areas of concern locally, tend to be more to do with ground movement, its effect on foundations, and the structural integrity of the many coastal dwellings erected, initially as low cost, home built Bach's, and not initially intended as full time family homes.
Apart from the above issues, a property report can be helpful in identifying immediate and future maintenance costs such as the age of the roof and its condition.
A comprehensive assessment may also highlight areas of concern where it is felt a more specialised appraisal may be prudent e.g. for plumbing, drainage and electrics.
We are often asked if we carry out moisture testing or thermal imaging. Our answer is that we recommend contacting a specialist in that area as it is only really necessary in buildings suspected of, or identified as having weather tightness issues, and something that could be decided and implemented after the initial assessment.
Main areas of concern locally, tend to be more to do with ground movement, its effect on foundations, and the structural integrity of the many coastal dwellings erected, initially as low cost, home built Bach's, and not initially intended as full time family homes.
Apart from the above issues, a property report can be helpful in identifying immediate and future maintenance costs such as the age of the roof and its condition.
A comprehensive assessment may also highlight areas of concern where it is felt a more specialised appraisal may be prudent e.g. for plumbing, drainage and electrics.
Cost of a Pre Purchase House Inspection cost.
Apart from a thorough appraisal of the property, a verbal assessment at that stage should allow the purchaser to decide whether the cost of a formal written report is justifiable:
ie, many prospective buyers would probably loose interest in a property if it was identified as having certain weather tightness, structural, or geotechnical issues.
A quote to fully document the report can be given at this stage, and will be based on prices below.
Apart from a thorough appraisal of the property, a verbal assessment at that stage should allow the purchaser to decide whether the cost of a formal written report is justifiable:
ie, many prospective buyers would probably loose interest in a property if it was identified as having certain weather tightness, structural, or geotechnical issues.
A quote to fully document the report can be given at this stage, and will be based on prices below.
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Price Guide
Overall inspection of a property With a verbal report $250.00 With a summary report $350.00 With a full report $450.00 For travel over 30 kilometers, we will charge $0.90 per Kilometer. For a nominal fee we will arrange a council inspection and do a time and cost analysis on the findings in order to ascertain the financial viability of completing the exercise. |
A Summary Report is generally issued when properties are in a relatively good condition, built to a good standard, on such sites, that it is felt a briefer report sufficient. Any issues pertaining to items within a Summary report can be expanded upon on request. Pricing is based on standard dwellings only, and may alter depending on the time spent, and or If there is a double Storey or out buildings that need to be considered. |
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Term & Conditions.
As with any inspection of this type, it should be noted that this is a non invasive visual assessment only. Experience of what and where to look is a very helpful tool, but what cannot be visually detected cannot be reported on.
In some cases where there are areas of concern or of a more complex nature, we may recommend a closer inspection. Recommendations of this nature will be included in the report but the decision to act upon any such advice will be at the discretion of the client.
Disclaimer
It is our intention to provide the best possible service that our knowledge and experience will allow, but this type of report is neither a warranty
nor guarantee of the property inspected. Any information provided in the report should only be used by the client or their agents at their own discretion and at their own risk.
Term & Conditions.
As with any inspection of this type, it should be noted that this is a non invasive visual assessment only. Experience of what and where to look is a very helpful tool, but what cannot be visually detected cannot be reported on.
In some cases where there are areas of concern or of a more complex nature, we may recommend a closer inspection. Recommendations of this nature will be included in the report but the decision to act upon any such advice will be at the discretion of the client.
Disclaimer
It is our intention to provide the best possible service that our knowledge and experience will allow, but this type of report is neither a warranty
nor guarantee of the property inspected. Any information provided in the report should only be used by the client or their agents at their own discretion and at their own risk.