Pre Purchase Building Inspections Te Awa

Te Awa Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Te Awa home inspection report you’ll be sure about the exact property you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by One of our building inspectors is extremely detailed. There is no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and will gladly make calls to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. These professional building reports in Te Awa are detailed are simple to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is completely certified and hold industry standard insures indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the household will be okay we’ll help you determine if you’re making best choice for the right price our Te Awa pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of your property in order to offer you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report on the building, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas to ensure that the home you are buying is of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Te Awa building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Te Awa. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible regarding your prospective new home. You will be in a better negotiating position by being fully aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for a home that’s likely create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can give you professional advice on how you can move forward.

According to what an home inspection reveals it’s possible to use a report to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or repair. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

You’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it’s solidly built and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s great. Should you really check it out?

If you’re buying a home without performing a pre purchase inspection and you end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could be discovered, but you may severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by a qualified Te Awa building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. This ensures house buyers do not face unpleasant unexpected costs and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues and any indications that the building has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your house was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If the household was constructed in the 80s, it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert assistance on the danger it poses, the best way it can be removed the time it would require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Te Awa

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that could need some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high-risk and potential problems like door and window penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

The fact that you have access to your house inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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