Pre Purchase Building Inspections Hastings

Hastings Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Hastings home inspection report and you’ll be assured that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from one of our building inspectors is incredibly thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will be happy to take calls to talk through your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These professional building reports for Hastings are comprehensive are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is completely qualified and carry industrial quality assurance for indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly skilled professionals. We’ve been trained to point 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 home will be safe we’ll help you know if you’re making the right decision at the right price, with the help of our Hastings pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough examination of your home in order to offer you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written report that includes photos of any areas that are in require of attention to assure you that the house you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Hastings building inspector usually will take between one and a half, and two hours on the site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Hastings. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable in an effort to inform you as clearly as possible about your possible new property. It puts you in a better negotiating position when you are fully aware of your options to make educated decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for the home that is going create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and offer expert advice on how you can move forward.

Based on the findings of the results of a home inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or even repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. A real estate agent believes it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist friend believes it’s fine. Are you required to check it out?

If you’re purchasing a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up with some expensive problems that could be discovered, but you may severely limit your options for claiming damages if the home has a significant issue.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by a certified Hastings building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify the areas where you can add value. It assures home buyers do not face unpleasant surprise and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the building is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if the home was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

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

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It may be placed on roofs, ceilings, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed how long it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Hastings

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

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment of the 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 dangers such as door and window penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring permit or consent.

Having your home inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision when moving ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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