Pre Purchase Building Inspections Omahu

Omahu Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report by one of the building inspectors are extremely thorough. There is no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and will be happy to call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our expert building reports for Omahu are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully qualified and carry an industry standard insures indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly qualified professionals. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the household is safe, we can help you know if you’re making the right choice, at the right price, with our Omahu pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth investigation of your property in order to provide you with a fair and sincere detailed written report including photos of any areas that are in need of attention to give you assurance that the home you are purchasing will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Omahu building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours on the site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Omahu. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as possible about your possible new home. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation by being completely in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for the house which is likely to give you headaches with future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and offer professional advice on how you can proceed.

According to what an home investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able to utilise a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if the report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it is well-built and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s good. Are you required to get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up with some costly issues that might have been identified, you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the home ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by a qualified Omahu building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. It assures house buyers do not face any nasty surprises and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems, any signs that the property has a leaky structure and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following might cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the home was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If the home was constructed in the 80s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found placed on roofs, ceilings, in lino under fences. If asbestos is discovered in the location, seek professional assistance on the danger it poses, how it can be removed, how long it will take to remove, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Omahu

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may require remedial attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study of services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential issues such as window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have the home inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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