Pre Purchase Building Inspections Te Awa

Te Awa Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Te Awa house inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from an inspector of our building inspectors is extremely complete. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and will call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our expert building reports for Te Awa are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully certified and hold an industry standard liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly trained experts. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact that your new household is safe we’ll help you know if you’re making the best choice at the right price, with our Te Awa pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Te Awa

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We will conduct an in-depth investigation of your property and offer you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written report including photos of any areas that are in require of attention for you to be sure that the home that you purchase is of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Te Awa building inspector usually will take between one and a half and two hours on site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Te Awa. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as imaginable about the potential of your new home. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are fully informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for an house that’s likely to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems arise, and we can provide specialist guidance on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of an house investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s fine. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection but you could be left with costly problems that could have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages if the house ended up with a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report from an certified Te Awa building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight areas to add value. It ensures home buyers don’t face any nasty unexpected costs and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues or any indication that the building is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Te Awa

What To Be On the Look Out For

Each of these could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If the house was constructed in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it poses, how it might be removed, how long it will take to removeit, and the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Te Awa

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues which may need repair.

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment of the solutions that the house receives (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard like door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

Having your house inspection report on hand will enable you to make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

Te Awa Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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