Pre Purchase Building Inspections St Leonards

St Leonards Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a St Leonards home inspection report You will be aware of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report from One of our building inspectors are extremely precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a complete check-up free of charge and will gladly make calls to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, such as the toilet to your washing machine. These specialist building reports for St Leonards are detailed are simple to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is completely certified and hold an industry quality assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly trained experts. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact the new home is safe we’ll help you make sure you’re making the right decision, and for the right price our St Leonards pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth investigation of your property and offer you with a fair and honest detailed written building report including photos of any areas that are in need of attention for you to be sure that the home you purchase is of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an St Leonards building inspector usually takes between one and a half, and two hours at the site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections within St Leonards. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible about your potential new property. You are in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully aware of your options to make educated decision-making about your property.

Don’t overpay for an house which is likely to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can provide specialist advice on how you can proceed.

According to what you find in a house investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s great. Are you required to check it out?

If you are buying a home without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase and you end up owning some pretty costly issues that might have been discovered, but you may severely limit your options for claiming damages if the house resulted in significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report by an qualified St Leonards building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. This will make sure that home buyers don’t face any nasty surprises and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues or any indication that the building is not in good repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard can leak. If the household was constructed in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, how it could be removed, how long it will require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections St Leonards

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that may require repair.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A review for the solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a authorisation or consent.

Having the house inspection report available will allow you to make an informed decision going forward in the process of completing your purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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