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Pre-Purchase Checklist
Simple tests that can reveal hidden problems
Floor joists
- If you see any evidence of termites seek advice and proceed only with Archicentre approval! Are there any pest reports?
- Prod timber to test it. Termite damaged wood will give little resistance.
- Pay close attention to sill plates, header joists, ends of floor joists, bases of wall studs and flooring.
Windows, doors, drawers and handles
- Do all the doors open freely or do they get to a point and get stuck?
- Are all the door handles in working order?
- Check the locks. Do they work?
- Open the windows: tops down and bottoms right up! Check sashes.
- Do any glazing repairs need to be done?
- Are there weather strips on doors?
- Pull out all drawers to check if they slide easily. Are they strong or of flimsy design? Are all the handles on the drawers?
- Cupboards: Do they all swing? Are the handles in place?
- Ring the door bell. Does it work? Is there a security door? Look carefully at the back door as well.
Walls and ceilings
- Any evidence of water damage?
- What condition is the paint in?
Floors
- Are they squeaky? Do a jump test.
- Are the floors level? Place a marble on the floor and see if it rolls.
Plumbing
- Look at the water pipes. Are they Copper or are they still old steel pipes that fill up with rust?
- Is the water pressure good?
- Any water saving devices?
- What is the hot water Service? Gas or electricity?
- Are shower roses compliant?
- What is the tap furniture condition? Do any taps leak?
- Test shower pressure, bath pressure and toilet flush.
- Check all garden taps. Are they in easily accessible locations and do they have good water pressure?
- Does the plumbing look unprofessional?
Electricity
- Look at switchbox. Is it old or new?
- How is the electricity supply? Do lights fade up and down?
- Do switches work? Do all faders work?
- Do the outside lights work?
Roof
- Climb up into the roof. Any sign of leaking water?
- What is the state of the insulation?
- Are there any cracked tiles?
- What condition is the roof flashing in?
- Any rust in the gutters? Are they clean and well maintained?
Grounds
- How is garden standing up to drought conditions? Is it a water thirsty garden?
- Australian planting or European?
- If you wish to install a water tank you will need at least 3 square metres.
Shed
- Are there lights and do they work?
Garage
- Is the door working and well maintained?
- How does the hot-water work?
- How does the air-conditioning work?
- How does the heating work?
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