Pre Purchase Building Inspections St Leonards

St Leonards Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report from One of our building inspectors is extremely detailed. There is no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and are happy to contact you to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and We inspect for hundreds the most frequent problems, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide expert building reports in St Leonards 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 have an industry quality assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly qualified specialists. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope the new house is safe, we can help you make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right price with the help of our St Leonards pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in St Leonards

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth examination of your home and provide you with a fair as well as sincere detailed written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the home you purchase has the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a St Leonards building inspector usually takes between one and a half and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside St Leonards. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable in an effort to inform you as accurately as possible about your possible new property. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate by being fully in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for a home that’s likely to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can offer professional advice on how you can move forward.

Depending on what a home inspection finds, you may be able use the report to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or repair. Even if a report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it’s well-built and your DIY professional friend says it looks fine. Should you really get it checked?

If you are buying a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could have been identified, it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by an certified St Leonards building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight the areas where you can add value. It will ensure that home buyers don’t face unpleasant surprises and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the property is not in good repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Thorough Building Inspections St Leonards

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this piping, even if you were aware that they were there.

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

The Plaster monolithic style: Used from the 1980s to the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, how it could be removed, how long it will take to removeit, and the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections St Leonards

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas which may require remedial attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment of the solutions that the house receives (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues like window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the basic service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have your house inspection report available can help you make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

St Leonards 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
• Downpipes & Spouting
• Sub-floor Structure & Foundations
• Roof & Roof Cavity
• The Hot Water Cylinder
• Paths & Driveway
• Building Insulation
• Flooring
• Detection of any Moisture