Pre Purchase Building Inspections Te Awa

Te Awa Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Te Awa home inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by One of the building inspectors is incredibly thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and will be happy to contact you to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, from the bathroom to the washing line. These specialist building reports in Te Awa are detailed are simple to comprehend and are recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and have industrial standard liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly skilled professionals. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope for the very best. If your next household will be fine we can assist you to determine if you’re making right decision, and at the right price, with our Te Awa pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough investigation of your property as well as provide you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written building report including photos of any issues to ensure that the home you are purchasing will be of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Te Awa building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on the site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Te Awa. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend to inform you as best as possible regarding your prospective 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.

Do not pay too much for an home that’s likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can provide expert tips on how to proceed.

Based on what an home inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent reckons it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s good. Do you really need to check it out?

If you purchase a house without conducting a prior purchase inspection and you be left with costly problems that could have been discovered, but you may severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the home resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by an qualified Te Awa building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate areas that can be improved. It ensures home buyers don’t face any nasty surprise and offers you the chance to negotiate lower price.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues, any signs that the building is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your household was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If the home was built in the early 80s , it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it poses, how it could be removed, the time it would take to removeit, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Te Awa

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that might require urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study on the solutions that the household receives (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers like door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

Having an inspection report from your home inspection report available will allow you to make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

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

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