Pre Purchase Building Inspections Waiohiki

Waiohiki Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Waiohiki home inspection report you’ll be sure about the exact property you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by One of the building inspectors are highly detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a complete check-up free of charge and will make calls to discuss your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our expert building reports for Waiohiki are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully certified and have industry quality insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly skilled professionals. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the house is safe we can assist you to determine if you’re making right decision, and at the right price with the help of our Waiohiki pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Waiohiki

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive investigation of your property and provide you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any problem areas to assure you that the home that you purchase has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Waiohiki building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections within Waiohiki. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as imaginable about your possible new property. You are in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are fully aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for the house that is going cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can give you professional guidance on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of you find in a house inspection uncovers, you may be able to use a report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

You’ve found a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly built and your DIY specialist friend says it looks fine. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you are buying a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could be left with costly problems that could be identified, but you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages if the home has an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by an certified Waiohiki 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 don’t face unpleasant surprise and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues and any indications that the property is in need of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

Each of these could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your house was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this piping, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If the house was built in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

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

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Waiohiki

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that might require urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review for the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers such as window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

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

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What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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