Pre Purchase Building Inspections Iona

Iona Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Iona home inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by the one our inspectors of buildings is incredibly thorough. There is no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and will gladly call you to discuss the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These professional building reports for Iona are detailed are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully certified and hold the industry standard assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly trained professionals. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact that your new home will be okay we can assist you to determine if you’re making right decision at the right cost, by using the help of our Iona pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of the property as well as offer you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written report that includes photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the house you are purchasing is of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Iona building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Iona. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible about the potential of your new property. It puts you in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Don’t overpay for a house that’s going cause you to have a headache with future problems. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and offer professional advice on how you can proceed.

Depending on what a house inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is well-built and your DIY professional friend says it looks good. Should you really have it examined?

If you purchase a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase it’s possible to find yourself with some costly issues that might have been discovered, but it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages if the home has an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from an qualified Iona 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 ensures house buyers don’t have unpleasant unexpected costs and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the house has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are 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 solve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If the house was built in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert assistance on the danger it poses, how it can be removed, the length of time it will take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Iona

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that could need some attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• An assessment of services on the premises (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring permit or consent.

A copy of an inspection report from your house inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision going into the purchase.

What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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