Pre Purchase Building Inspections Longlands

Longlands Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Longlands home inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report from one of our building inspectors are incredibly precise. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and will be happy to contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and We inspect for hundreds the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. Our specialist building reports for Longlands are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be completely certified and have industrial standard assurance for indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly trained specialists. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope that your new home will be okay we’ll help you make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right cost, by using our Longlands pre purchase building inspections.

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We will carry out an in-depth investigation of your property as well as offer you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written building report, complete with photographs of any issues to ensure that the home you are purchasing has the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Longlands building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours at the site. But, we’ll allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Longlands. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as possible regarding your prospective new property. You will be in a better negotiating position by being fully aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Do not pay too much for a home that’s going create headaches due to future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems happen, and will provide specialist advice on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of you find in a home inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to help negotiate with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if a report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly built and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s great. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you’re buying a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could be identified, but you could severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the home ended up with significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by an certified Longlands building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. It ensures house buyers don’t have unpleasant surprises and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We search for structural issues, any signs that the house is in require of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

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Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your household was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this piping, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If your household was built in the early 80s , it might have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert advice about the risks it poses, the very best way it can be removed how long it would take to remove, and the price of removal.

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Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may need urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A study on the solutions that the house receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your house inspection report available can help you make an informed choice going forward to complete your purchase.

Longlands Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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