Pre Purchase Building Inspections Hawkes Bay

Hawkes Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Hawkes Bay house inspection report, you will be certain about the exact property you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from one of Our building inspectors are incredibly precise. There is no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and will be happy to make calls to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The professional building reports for Hawkes Bay are comprehensive are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is completely qualified and have industrial standard indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly qualified specialists. We’re trained to pick out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new home is safe we can assist you to determine if you’re making right decision at the right cost, by using the help of our Hawkes Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough examination of your home and provide you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written building report including photos of any areas that are in require of attention to assure you that the home you are buying is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Hawkes Bay building inspector usually is between one half and two hours at the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre purchase inspections in Hawkes Bay. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as possible about your possible new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for a house that’s likely to give you headaches with future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can give you professional guidance on how to move forward.

Based on what a home inspection reveals the home inspector may allow you to utilise a report to help negotiate with the seller on price or repair. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly built and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s fine. Do you really need to get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a home without doing a pre purchase inspection and you end up owning some pretty costly issues that might have been identified, you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages if the home resulted in a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by a certified Hawkes Bay building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify areas to add value. It makes sure that home buyers don’t have any nasty surprises and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues, any signs that the property is in need of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint, and areas that are damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the home was constructed in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it presents, how it might be removed, the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Hawkes Bay

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that might require repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A study of services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems like door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have the house inspection report available will help you make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

• Exterior Cladding & Joinery
• Borer Detection
• Decks & Retaining Walls
• Drainage & Plumbing
• Spouting & Downpipes
• Foundations & Sub-floor Structure
• Roof & Roof Cavity
• The Hot Water Cylinder
• Paths & Driveway
• Building Insulation
• Flooring
• Moisture Detection