Pre Purchase Building Inspections Karamu

Karamu Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Karamu home inspection report you’ll be sure about the exact property you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by one of the building inspectors is extremely complete. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and will be happy to make calls to discuss your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide expert building reports in Karamu are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully certified and carry industrial standard liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly qualified specialists. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope for the best. If your next home will be safe we can assist you to make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right price, with our Karamu pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of your property in order to provide you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report on the building and photos of any problem areas for you to be sure that the home you are purchasing can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Karamu building inspector usually lasts between one and half and 2 hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Karamu. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as accurately as possible about your possible new home. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully aware of your options to make educated property decisions.

Don’t pay too much for an home that’s likely create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common problems arise, and we can give you professional tips on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of you find in a house inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to help negotiate with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it is well-built and your DIY specialist friend says it looks great. Should you really get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a house without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase it’s possible to find yourself with some costly issues that might have been discovered, but you may severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home ended up with a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by a qualified Karamu building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. It makes sure that home buyers do not face any nasty shocks and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by gradual deterioration. We search for structural issues, any signs that the house is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this piping, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If your household was built in the early 80s , it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it presents, how it could be removed, how long it would be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Karamu

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could require some attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A review on the solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues like door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have access to your house inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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