Pre Purchase Building Inspections Longlands

Longlands Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Longlands home inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from One of Our building inspectors is incredibly thorough. Every detail is taken care of, making them a wise investment.

We offer a full check-up free of charge and will gladly make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. The specialist building reports for Longlands are detailed are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and carry industrial standard assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly trained experts. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope the new household will be safe we’ll let you determine if you’re making right decision at the right price with our Longlands pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Longlands

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive examination of your home in order to offer you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written report on the building that includes photos of any areas that are in require of attention to ensure that the home that you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Longlands building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours on the site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Longlands. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for the household that’s going create headaches due to future issues. We know exactly where common issues occur and offer specialist advice on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of the completed jobs of a home investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it’s got everything you want. The agent who is selling it says it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional friend thinks it’s good. Do you really need to get it checked?

If you purchase a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase it is imaginable to end up with some costly issues that might be identified, but you may severely limit your ability to seek damages if the home was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by an certified Longlands building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. It ensures house buyers don’t face any nasty surprise and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the building is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

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Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the household was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the household was built in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, the very best way it could be removed, how long it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Longlands

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that may need repair.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A study of the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard like door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

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

Longlands Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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