Pre Purchase Building Inspections Te Mata Hills

Te Mata Hills Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Te Mata Hills home inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by One of our building inspectors is very detailed. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will gladly take calls to talk through your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the common problems such as the toilet to your washing machine. These specialist building reports for Te Mata Hills are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and carry industrial standard insures indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly qualified experts. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope for the very best. If your next house will be okay we’ll let you ensure that you’re making right decision, and for the right price the help of our Te Mata Hills pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of the property as well as offer you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report and photos of any troublesome areas to assure you that the home you are buying is of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Te Mata Hills building inspector usually lasts between one and half and two hours on the site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections in Te Mata Hills. In addition, we will spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed, yet easy to understand to provide you with as much information as possible about your potential new property. You are in a better position to negotiate by being fully informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for the house which is likely cause you to have a headache with future issues. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can offer expert guidance on how to move forward.

Based on what the completed jobs of a home inspection reveals it is possible to use a report to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

You’ve found a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it’s well-built and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s fine. Do you really need to check it out?

If you purchase a home without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase but you could be left with expensive issues that may not be discovered, but you may severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the house ended up with a significant issue.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by an certified Te Mata Hills building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify areas to add value. It makes sure that house buyers do not encounter unpleasant shocks and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues or signs that the property is not in good repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the house was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

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

The Plaster monolithic style: Used from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional advice about the risks it poses, the best way it can be removed the time it would be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Te Mata Hills

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that might need remedial attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A study of solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers such as door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a permission or approval.

The fact that you have access to your house inspection report at hand will allow you to make an informed choice going into the purchase.

What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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