Pre Purchase Building Inspections Tamatea

Tamatea Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Tamatea home inspection report You will be aware of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from one of our building inspectors are very complete. There is no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and will be happy to take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, from the bathroom to the washing line. The expert building reports for Tamatea are detailed are simple to comprehend and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is fully qualified and hold industrial standard liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the home will be okay we can assist you to make sure you’re making the right decision at the right price, with our Tamatea pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive examination of your home and offer you with a fair as well as sincere detailed written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any areas that are in require of attention to assure you that the home you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Tamatea building inspector usually is between one half and two hours on the site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections within Tamatea. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as possible about your potential new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for an house that’s going create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can offer specialist guidance on how to proceed.

According to what a house inspection reveals, you may be able use the report to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference for future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend says it looks good. Are you required to have it examined?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre purchase inspection it’s imaginable to find yourself with some expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but you could severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house has an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report from a qualified Tamatea building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify areas to add value. This will make sure that house buyers don’t have any nasty surprises and offers you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues or any indication that the building has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

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

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If the home was built in the 80s, it may have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it poses, the very best way it can be removed, how long it would be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Tamatea

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that may require remedial attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of the services to the property (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems like door and window penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires permit or consent.

The fact that you have access to your house inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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