Pre Purchase Building Inspections Hastings

Hastings Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Hastings home inspection report, you will be certain of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by the one the building inspectors is highly thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and are happy to make calls to discuss your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide specialist building reports in Hastings are detailed are simple to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is fully qualified and carry industry standard liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly trained specialists. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the household is safe, we can help you know if you’re making the right choice, at the right price with our Hastings pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of your property as well as provide you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written report of the construction that includes photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the home you purchase has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Hastings building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections within Hastings. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable about the potential of your new property. You will be in a better negotiating position in the event that you are fully in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for a home which is likely to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and provide professional tips on how to move forward.

Based on what the completed jobs of a house inspection uncovers the home inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend says it looks fine. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a house without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase but you could end up with some expensive issues that may not be discovered, but you could severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the home has a significant issue.

A pre-purchase inspection report by an certified Hastings building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. It will ensure that house buyers do not encounter any nasty unexpected costs and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems, any signs that the house has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

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Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the household was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If the home was constructed in the 1980s, it might have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it presents, how it can be removed, the time it would be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Hastings

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may require remedial attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A study of the services that the house receives (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the basic service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have access to your house inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed decision when moving forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

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

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