Pre Purchase Building Inspections Te Awa

Te Awa Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Te Awa house inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from one of our building inspectors are extremely precise. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and are happy to call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These specialist building reports for Te Awa are detailed are easy to understand and recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is fully certified and hold industrial standard indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope that your new home is safe we’ll help you make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right price, with our Te Awa pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth examination of your home along with offer you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written building report and photos of any troublesome areas to ensure that the home that you purchase is of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Te Awa building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections within Te Awa. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise yet understandable to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your potential new home. You will be in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t overpay for the home that’s going to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will provide expert advice on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of a house inspection finds the home inspector may allow you to use a report to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or repair. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s nice. Should you really get it checked?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up with some expensive problems that could have been discovered, but you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by a certified Te Awa building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. It makes sure that house buyers don’t face unpleasant unexpected costs and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the building has a leaky structure or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the home was built in the early 80s , it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional assistance on the danger it presents, how it might be removed, the length of time it will take to removeit, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Te Awa

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could require remedial attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment for the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a permission or approval.

Having an inspection report from your home inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision when moving ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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