Many building inspection companies focus solely on surface faults and maintenance issues, without truly gaining an accurate picture of what’s happening beneath the surface, or more accurately, behind walls, floors and ceilings.
At Heat Seekers, our team of qualified inspectors will provide non-invasive and comprehensive reports in both verbal and written formats. We provide both written and verbal, simply to ensure you have a full understanding of any problem areas within the property.
Knowing how important the pretesting phase is, in determining a property’s true worth, we have established a core set of building inspection and reporting requirements that meet the needs of our clients; whether selling or buying.
At Heat Seekers, our team of qualified inspectors will provide non-invasive and comprehensive reports in both verbal and written formats. We provide both written and verbal, simply to ensure you have a full understanding of any problem areas within the property.
Knowing how important the pretesting phase is, in determining a property’s true worth, we have established a core set of building inspection and reporting requirements that meet the needs of our clients; whether selling or buying.
What we also bear in mind in our inspection reports is the reality that not every house is constructed or lived in, in the same way - every house is different and as such should be inspected and reported with this in mind. Property location and the way people live and maintain their buildings will often affect the way they perform.
What are the benefits of a pre-listing building report?
There are many advantages to having your home inspected before putting it on the market:
- The sale of the property is much less likely to fall through at the last minute if you can provide a full building report for the property.
- Being able to market your home as “problem-free” will give you a distinct advantage over other properties on the market.
- Moisture detection inspections can give your potential buyers complete peace of mind, knowing that they are not purchasing a leaky home.
Get peace of mind with a pre-purchase building report
Buying a home will likely be the biggest financial investment most of us will make in our lifetime. For that fact alone, we want to make the right decision: we want the home that best fits our needs, we want it at the best possible price and we want it hassle-free with no hidden issues that rear its head further down the track.
A professional pre-purchase inspection from Heat Seekers is both detailed and informative, so you know exactly what you are buying, be it good or bad.
Any problem areas will be revealed in your building report; including moisture related issues.
With a Heat Seekers building inspection, you will receive a comprehensive report designed to inform and highlight issues, should they exist.
Any problem areas will be revealed in your building report; including moisture related issues.
With a Heat Seekers building inspection, you will receive a comprehensive report designed to inform and highlight issues, should they exist.
Building inspection, what to expect
A pre-purchase building inspection should provide the client (in plain language) the information they need to help make the decision as to whether they purchase a property or not.
The inspection and resulting report will provide information on the key elements within a home i.e. materials used in the building's construction, the condition of these materials, workmanship, as well as risk features and any future maintenance requirements.
The inspection and resulting report will provide information on the key elements within a home i.e. materials used in the building's construction, the condition of these materials, workmanship, as well as risk features and any future maintenance requirements.
From the outside in - External Inspection
A building inspection begins with our assessor taking an initial walk around the property to gain a “big picture” view of the property and any or all buildings within it. This allows our team to note any potential issues, for example from neighbouring properties that could impact on the building(s) to be inspected e.g. issues like driveway access, overhanging trees, drainage requirements, possible weather-tightness etc.
What then follows in the building inspection process is a checklist of areas, beginning with the outer:
What then follows in the building inspection process is a checklist of areas, beginning with the outer:
- Identify materials used and condition – foundation and structure through to cladding, joinery, decks, guttering etc.
- Note risk factors and issues – ground levels, ground clearances, built-up gardens, penetrations, junctions, flashings, poor workmanship, cracking, lack of maintenance, evidence of moisture etc.
- Carry out moisture testing - our infrared camera and moisture meters are used in combination to provide a non-intrusive method of detecting moisture.
- Recommend further investigation of issues identified and note the potential consequences of not doing so (and often, or if applicable, noting that the true extent of damage associated with these issues can only be accurately determined through an invasive investigation).
- Photograph all aspects of the inspection accurately, including wider shots and close-ups of issues.
All living spaces - Internal Inspection
Where an inspector chooses to start the internal process is up to the individual, however he or she will have steps and guidelines in place to ensure every area of the building is covered. For example inspect living areas first, then bedrooms, wet areas including plumbing, then electrical.
All areas (external and internal) are observed, tested and inspected. The inspector will, in each instance note the condition, damage, issues, risk factors and maintenance requirements.
Obtaining peace of mind when buying or selling a home, in what is a stress-filled and chaotic time, can be alleviated somewhat by a comprehensive building report.
Designed to assess every part of a building while also taking into account other contributing factors like neighbouring properties, a Heat Seekers building report can deliver you peace of mind, or alternatively, knowledge to assist in your home buying negotiation process.
To find out more about what we can do for you and how to arrange your building inspection, call our team today. For unbiased, fact-based reporting with industry specific knowledge, a comprehensive building report is a key step in the home buying/selling process. Be sure not to miss it.
All areas (external and internal) are observed, tested and inspected. The inspector will, in each instance note the condition, damage, issues, risk factors and maintenance requirements.
- In each area (living areas, bedrooms, hallways, bathrooms, toilets, laundry, kitchens, garages etc) identify, inspect and test, as appropriate, the types of materials used on floors, walls, ceilings, doors, cupboards, wardrobes, any fixtures and fittings, alarms (security), heating systems (open fire, gas heaters, heat pumps etc), smoke alarms, handrails on stairways etc, ventilation methods – passive, mechanical.
- Ceiling space – if reasonable, safe access is available the assessor will note how far they are able to access the ceiling space or any restricted areas, structure, any fixtures, insulation type, and for safety reasons if the insulation is cut away from lights and electrical fittings, any pipe fixings, venting requirements for bathrooms etc, evidence of vermin, condensation, moisture and leaks.
- Carry out moisture testing (using similar methods as in the external process) on risk areas e.g. wet areas, balconies, junctions, penetrations, ranch sliders and windows.
- Decks and Balconies – noting the construction and condition, including railings and drainage.
- Hot Water Cylinder – note type, age, capacity, pressure, seismic restraints and condition.
- Electrical – house alarm, fuse type, wiring type, smoke detectors, has the wiring been upgraded – if so is there an electrical certification?
- Plumbing – type, pressure, leaks and condition.
- Gas – type, source (bottles and/or reticulated), location and condition.
Obtaining peace of mind when buying or selling a home, in what is a stress-filled and chaotic time, can be alleviated somewhat by a comprehensive building report.
Designed to assess every part of a building while also taking into account other contributing factors like neighbouring properties, a Heat Seekers building report can deliver you peace of mind, or alternatively, knowledge to assist in your home buying negotiation process.
To find out more about what we can do for you and how to arrange your building inspection, call our team today. For unbiased, fact-based reporting with industry specific knowledge, a comprehensive building report is a key step in the home buying/selling process. Be sure not to miss it.
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