Pre Purchase Building Inspections Te Hauke

Te Hauke Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report from One of our inspectors of buildings are incredibly detailed. Every detail is taken care of, 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 inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. These expert building reports in Te Hauke are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is fully qualified and carry the industry quality indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly skilled specialists. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact for the very best. If your next house will be fine, we can help you ensure that you’re making right decision at the right price with the help of our Te Hauke pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough examination of your home along with provide you with a fair as well as honest detailed written report on the building, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas to ensure that the home you are buying will be of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Te Hauke building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours at the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre purchase inspections in Te Hauke. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your potential new home. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully informed to make informed choices about property.

Do not pay too much for the household which is likely create headaches due to future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can offer specialist tips on how to proceed.

According to what the completed jobs of a home inspection reveals, you may be able to use a report to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent reckons it is well-built and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s great. Should you really get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a home without performing a pre purchase inspection but you could be left with costly issues that might be identified, but you could severely limit the ability to claim damages if the house was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report from a certified Te Hauke building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. This makes sure that house buyers do not face unpleasant surprise and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the property is in require of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint, and areas that are damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the household was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this piping, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If your household was constructed in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed, how long it would be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Te Hauke

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that could need urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study on the services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues such as window and door access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a authorisation or consent.

A copy of the home inspection report at hand will allow you to make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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