Pre Purchase Building Inspections Karamu

Karamu Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Karamu home inspection report and you’ll be assured about the exact property you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from One of Our building inspectors is extremely detailed. No stone is left unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide expert building reports for Karamu are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be completely certified and carry an industry quality insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly qualified professionals. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope for the best. If your next house will be fine we’ll let you determine if you’re making right choice, at the right cost, by using our Karamu pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of the property as well as offer you with a fair as well as honest comprehensive written report that includes photos of any areas that are in require of attention to give you assurance that the home you are buying will be of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Karamu building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Karamu. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend to provide you with as much information as possible about your possible new property. You will be in a better negotiating position when you are fully informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for a home that is going cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will give you expert advice on how you can proceed.

Based on what you find in a home investigation finds, you may be able make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it’s got everything you want. A real estate agent believes it is solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s fine. Do you really have to check it out?

If you are buying a home without conducting a prior purchase inspection and you end up with some expensive problems that could be identified, but you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the house resulted in significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by an qualified Karamu building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. It will ensure that house buyers do not face any nasty unexpected costs and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues or signs that the property is in need of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the household was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If your house was built in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it presents, how it could be removed, how long it would be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Karamu

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that may require remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• An assessment of services on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard like window and door access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of the home inspection report available will help you make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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