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What is a pre-purchase building report?
A pre-purchase building report gives you a good understanding of the overall condition of the house you're considering buying. Over the last 20-30 years, the building industry has been through some turbulent times as new building methods and construction materials were tested. Some of these new options had very unsatisfactory and at times devastating consequences.
Many homeowners have been caught out by purchasing a new home only to discover their dream house turned into a nightmare when they discovered, hidden beneath the outside skin of the house, are rotting materials, mold, or sub-standard workmanship which need major repairs.
We know where to look and know the tale-tale signs to look for. To add to our expert eyes, we have tools and high quality technology that can detect moisture behind those pretty painted walls.
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These are non-invasive inspections, so we do not pull things apart, however, we use high-quality moisture testers that can sense moisture inside the walls. For thermal imaging home inspections, we use high-quality thermal imaging cameras. These detect the very minute temperature differences, which can indicate moisture or leak problems.
We comment on each area and let you know the following:
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Materials used
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Current condition
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Whether repairs are required both immediately or potentially at a later date
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Are there safety issues
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Or best case scenario. We give the thumbs up. And you buy with confidence or go into your purchase agreement with eyes wide open
