Pre Purchase Building Inspections Awatoto

Awatoto Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Awatoto home inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from One of our inspectors of buildings is very thorough. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will gladly take calls to talk through your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These professional building reports in Awatoto are detailed are simple to comprehend and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is fully qualified and carry industry quality insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly skilled professionals. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope for the very best. If your next household will be fine, we can help you determine if you’re making right choice, at the right price, with our Awatoto pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of the property as well as provide you with a fair and honest comprehensive written building report including photos of any areas that are in require of attention to assure you that the house you are purchasing can be described as being of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Awatoto building inspector usually is between one half and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Awatoto. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend to inform you as accurately as possible about the potential of your new property. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are fully informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for the home which is likely cause you to have a headache with future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and provide professional tips on how to proceed.

According to what a home investigation finds, you may be able use the report to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a roadmap to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly constructed and your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s great. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you are buying a house without doing a pre purchase inspection it is possible to be left with expensive issues that may not be discovered, but you could severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the house resulted in a significant issue.

A pre-purchase inspection report from a qualified Awatoto building inspector will show up any defects the property has, as well as any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. It ensures home buyers don’t have unpleasant unexpected costs and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems and any indications that the building is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the house was built in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed, the length of time it will take to removeit, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Awatoto

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas which may need urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• An assessment of services that the home receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard like door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have access to your home inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed decision moving ahead to finish your purchase.

What's Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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