Pre Purchase Building Inspections St Leonards

St Leonards Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a St Leonards house inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report from one of our building inspectors is highly detailed. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and are happy to call you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the common problems such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide professional building reports in St Leonards are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is completely qualified and hold industrial quality indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly-trained specialists. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the home will be safe we’ll help you make sure you’re making the best choice at the right price, with our St Leonards pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of your property in order to provide you with a fair as well as honest detailed written report, complete with photographs of any problem areas to assure you that the home you are purchasing has the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a St Leonards building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours at the site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections within St Leonards. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your possible new property. You will be in a better position to negotiate by being fully in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Don’t overpay for the house that’s likely be a source of headaches in the event of future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and give you professional guidance on how to proceed.

Based on what the completed jobs of a house inspection uncovers the house inspector may allow you to utilise a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. A real estate agent believes it is solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend believes it’s good. Should you really have it examined?

If you purchase a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up with some expensive problems that could have been identified, you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages in the event that the home resulted in significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared 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 can add value. It ensures house buyers do not encounter any nasty unexpected costs and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues , and any problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the house is not in good repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your household was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard can leak. If your home was constructed in the 1980s, it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional assistance on the danger it presents, 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 highlight any areas that might require some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of the solutions for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires permit or consent.

Having access to your home inspection report on hand will enable you to make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

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

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