Pre Purchase Building Inspections Pakowhai

Pakowhai Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report issued by an inspector of our building inspectors is very precise. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and will gladly take calls to talk through your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our expert building reports in Pakowhai are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are completely certified and have industrial standard assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly trained professionals. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be fine we can assist you to make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right price, with our Pakowhai pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of your property in order to provide you with a fair as well as honest detailed written building report, complete with photographs of any problem areas to ensure that the house you purchase is of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Pakowhai building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Pakowhai. In addition, we will spend additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend to provide you with as much information as possible regarding your prospective new property. It puts you in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for the home which is likely create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can offer specialist advice on how to proceed.

According to what the results of a home inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it’s got everything you want. The agent who is selling it says it’s well-built and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s great. Do you really need to get it checked?

If you are buying a home without performing a pre purchase inspection but you could be left with expensive issues that may not be discovered, but it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the home resulted in significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report from a certified Pakowhai building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. It will make sure that home buyers don’t have unpleasant surprise and offers you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the house is in need of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

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Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the household was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

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

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert advice about the risks it poses, the very best way it might be removed, how long it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Pakowhai

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that might require some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• An assessment of solutions on the premises (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard like window and door access points and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

A copy of your house inspection report available will help you make an informed choice going forward to complete your purchase.

Pakowhai Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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