{"id":2319,"date":"2017-01-31T04:32:51","date_gmt":"2017-01-30T17:32:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.houspect.com.au\/nsw\/?p=2319"},"modified":"2018-11-01T11:39:57","modified_gmt":"2018-11-01T00:39:57","slug":"pre-purchase-building-inspection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.houspect.com.au\/nsw\/pre-purchase-building-inspection\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pre-purchase Building Inspection"},"content":{"rendered":"

Buying a home can be a stressful experience, especially in a heated market when competition is fierce. You think you\u2019ve found your perfect home. There\u2019s another 10 people at the open home who have thought exactly the same thing. So where to from here?<\/p>\n

Check Beyond the Surface<\/h2>\n

Whilst the home d\u00e9cor may look beautiful, you need to look beyond to make sure there isn\u2019t a nightmare hidden between the walls.<\/p>\n

Whilst we always recommend to have a pre-purchase building inspection<\/u><\/a> done on any property you\u2019re about to purchase, there\u2019s a few things to watch out for when inspecting a home.<\/p>\n

Check for large cracks<\/strong><\/p>\n

o\u00a0\u00a0 Cracks that are larger than 2.0mm in width or properties with excessive cracking can be cause for concern and advise should be sought from a qualified building inspector<\/p>\n

Check inside all cupboards<\/strong><\/p>\n

o\u00a0\u00a0 Open all cupboards to see if there is any smell of dampness as damp smells can be an indication of rising damp or water leaks.<\/p>\n

Check for water stains<\/strong><\/p>\n

o\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure there is no signs of moisture on any walls, especially walls that back onto the bathroom or laundry as there may be water leaks. Whilst this is not a structural defect, it can be a costly repair.<\/p>\n

Check for mould<\/strong><\/p>\n

o\u00a0\u00a0 Whilst mould can sometimes just be a sign of poor upkeep and not enough airflow, if an ongoing problem, it can be quite expensive to have it professionally removed. It\u2019s important to know the cause of the mould to ensure there is no health risk to your family.<\/p>\n

The Benefits of a Pre-purchase Building Inspection<\/h2>\n

These are just a few things you can look out for, by yourself. It\u2019s important when you\u2019re interested in a home, you engage the services of a professional building inspector (Houspect 1300 258 789)<\/p>\n

Why is it important? Because they can save you from major financial and emotional stresses. A pre-purchase inspection will ensure the following:<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The house is structurally sound<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Advise of any repairs \/ maintenance<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Check there are RCD\u2019s across the electrical circuits and smoke alarms are fitted<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Identify any unsafe areas in the home<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t risk your greatest asset over a few hundred dollars \u2013 phone us today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Buying a home can be a stressful experience, especially in a heated market when competition is fierce. You think you\u2019ve found your perfect home. There\u2019s another 10 people at the open home who have thought exactly the same thing. So where to from here? Check Beyond the Surface Whilst the home d\u00e9cor may look beautiful,…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":2320,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[168],"tags":[12,217],"class_list":["post-2319","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-professional-home-inspectors","tag-building-inspections","tag-pre-purchase-building-inspection","category-168","description-off"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nPre-Purchase Building Inspection - Houspect<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Buying a home in a heated market can be stressful. 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