Pre Purchase Building Inspections Mayfair

Mayfair Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Mayfair home inspection report you’ll be sure about the exact property you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of our inspectors of buildings are highly precise. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and will be happy to take calls to talk through your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The specialist building reports for Mayfair are detailed are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are fully certified and carry industry standard liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly trained experts. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact that your new home will be safe, we can help you make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right cost, by using the help of our Mayfair pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth examination of your home along with provide you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written report of the construction including photos of any problem areas to assure you that the house you purchase is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Mayfair building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours at the site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Mayfair. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your possible new property. You are in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully informed to make informed property decisions.

Do not pay too much for an house which is likely cause you to have a headache with future problems. We know exactly where common issues occur and give you specialist advice on how you can move forward.

Depending on what an house inspection uncovers it is possible make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the seller about price or repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is well-built and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s fine. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you’re purchasing a house without doing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up with some costly issues that might be identified, but you may be severely limiting the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the home has an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report from a qualified Mayfair building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight points that will add value. It makes sure that house buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems, any signs that the building is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the house was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard can leak. If the household was built in the 1980s, it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it poses, how it can be removed, how long it would take to remove, and the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Mayfair

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that could require some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of solutions to the property (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 problems like window and door access points and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires permission or approval.

The fact that you have your house inspection report on hand will enable you to make an informed choice going into the purchase.

Mayfair Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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