A Pre-Purchase Building Inspection can stop you getting caught out when buying your biggest ever purchase in Adelaide!
Peace of Mind Home Inspections is a local building Inspection Company based in Somerton Park near Glenelg in the South Western suburbs of Adelaide.
We are experts at conducting thorough structural inspections of residential properties for homeowners, prospective buyers, and new home builders. We provide an open, honest and unbiased opinion of the structural integrity of the building and many other aspects of the property. We also give objective advice on how to overcome any problems encountered.
What Is Inspected
- Roof - covering, sagging, drainage, flashings, gutters, skylight, chimney, fascias
- Exterior - drainage, eaves, wall cladding, trim, doors, decks, stairs, timber, asbestos, lead paint
- Masonry - salt/ rising damp, cracking, subsidence, mortar, damp proof course
- Attic - roof structure, signs of water leakage, wiring, access, party walls
- Interior - walls, ceiling, floors, doors, windows, all components…
- Kitchen - cupboards, drawers, benchtops, sink, taps, visible plumbing, oven, rangehood, all components
- Bathroom - tiles, caulking, grout, shower/screens, bath, vanity, toilet, visible plumbing
- Fireplaces - hearth, mantle, vents, chimney
- Structural - foundations, footings, framing (walls, floors, roof), lintels
- Insulation - batts, vapor barrier, down light shrouds, fire hazards
- Ventilation - roof, soffits, bathroom, laundry
- Plumbing - water source, distribution system, leaking pipes, hot water service, drainage, related piping, water hammer, water pressure
- Electrical - meter box, polarity, switches, power points,lights, wiring upgrade, smoke detectors
If access is possible we will check sub floor in timber floorboard constructions. We also check fencing, retaining walls, driveways, paving, pergolas, verandas, garage, carport, sheds, painting, privacy concerns and much more. We have extensive experience in state-of-the-art moisture meter technology which can detect salt/rising damp and leaking pipes even behind tiles!
We offer:
- An extensive and thorough pre purchase Inspection
- A computer generated report between 16 and 21 pages long
- Reports delivered ASAP after inspection via Email, hard copy or fax
- Verbal Inspection reports
- Home occupier reports
- New home handover inspections
- Landlord inspections
- Over 20 years experience in the building trade
- Free on-site consultation after the inspection
- Rural clients welcome
- We conform to Australian standard 4349.1 2007
- Very competitive prices
Call us today on 0403 350 581 for a FREE quote!
Right: Salt damp was discovered behind fresh paint in this column, our detectors can find these hidden problems not visible to the naked eye. |
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