Pre Purchase Building Inspections Longlands

Longlands Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Longlands home inspection report You will be aware about the exact property you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from the one the building inspectors is incredibly detailed. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete check-up free of charge and will be happy to call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. The expert building reports for Longlands are detailed are easy to comprehend and are recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are completely qualified and have industry quality assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope the new household will be fine we can assist you to know if you’re making the right decision at the right price with the help of our Longlands pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Longlands

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive examination of your home along with provide you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report of the construction and photos of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the house you are purchasing is of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Longlands building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on the site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Longlands. This is followed by a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable to inform you as clearly as imaginable about the potential of your new property. You are in a better position to negotiate by being fully informed to make informed property decisions.

Do not pay too much for an house which is likely to give you headaches with future issues. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will offer professional tips on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of an home inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

You’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s good. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you purchase a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase it’s possible to find yourself with some costly issues that might have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages in the event that the home resulted in a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by an certified Longlands building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. It will ensure that home buyers don’t have any nasty unexpected costs and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues or any indication that the building is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

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Take Care to Look Out For

The following issues could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your house was built 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 pipe if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If your house was constructed in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it poses, how it might be removed, how long it will require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Longlands

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues which may need remedial attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review of services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high-risk and potential problems such as door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core service provided.
• 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 home inspection report at hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving forward in the process of completing your purchase.

Longlands Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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