Pre Purchase Building Inspections Clive

Clive Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Clive home inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from the one the building inspectors is highly thorough. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and are happy to call you to discuss the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our specialist building reports in Clive are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are completely certified and hold an industry quality assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly-trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope for the very best. If your next house will be okay we’ll let you know if you’re making the right decision, and for the right price our Clive pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of your property as well as offer you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report and photos of any areas that are in need of attention for you to be sure that the house you are purchasing will be of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Clive building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Clive. Then, we spend a few 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 the potential of your new home. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for an household which is likely to give you headaches with future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can provide expert advice on how you can proceed.

Depending on what an house inspection finds it’s possible use the report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it’s got everything you want. The agent who is selling it says it’s well-built and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s fine. Do you really need to get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a home without performing a pre purchase inspection but you could end up with some costly problems that could be discovered, but you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the house has significant issues.

A pre-purchase inspection report by an qualified Clive building inspector will show up any defects the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. This makes sure that house buyers do not encounter unpleasant unexpected costs and offers you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues or signs that the property has a leaky structure and issues caused by delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your home was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this piping, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your household was built in the 80s, it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found placed on roofs, ceilings, in lino under fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it presents, how it could be removed, the time it would take to removeit, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Clive

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that may require repair.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A review of services on the premises (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues like door and window penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a authorisation or consent.

A copy of access to your house inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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