Pre Purchase Building Inspections Clive

Clive Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Clive house inspection report You will be aware about the exact property you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by the one Our building inspectors is extremely complete. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will gladly take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our professional building reports for Clive are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is fully certified and have industrial quality indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly-trained specialists. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the household is safe we’ll let you know if you’re making the best choice at the right cost, by using the help of our Clive pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of the property in order to offer you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written report on the building including photos of any problem areas to ensure that the home you are purchasing can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Clive building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections within Clive. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as possible about your possible new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are fully informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for an household which is likely cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will provide specialist advice on how you can move forward.

Depending on what you find in a home inspection reveals it’s possible make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly built and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s great. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection it is possible to end up owning some pretty costly problems that could be identified, but it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the house ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by a qualified Clive building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify points that will add value. This makes sure that home buyers do not encounter any nasty surprises and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the property has a leaky structure or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint, and areas that are damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your house was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If the home was built in the early 80s , it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, how it might be removed, how long it will take to removeit, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Clive

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that could require urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study of solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential issues like door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a authorisation or consent.

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

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

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