Pre Purchase Building Inspections Waipatu

Waipatu Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Waipatu house inspection report and you’ll be assured about the exact property you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by one of Our building inspectors are extremely complete. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and are happy to take calls to talk through your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These specialist building reports for Waipatu are comprehensive are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are completely qualified and carry an industry quality indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly skilled professionals. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be safe we can assist you to determine if you’re making right decision at the right price, with the help of our Waipatu pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of the property and offer you with an accurate and honest detailed written report on the building, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the house you are purchasing will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Waipatu building inspector usually will take between one and a half and two hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections within Waipatu. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible regarding your prospective new property. You are in a better negotiating position in the event that you are fully aware of your options to make educated property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for a house that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and offer expert advice on how you can proceed.

Depending on what you find in a home investigation finds it is possible to use a report to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it’s well-built and your DIY professional friend believes it’s good. Should you really get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could find yourself with some costly problems that could have been discovered, but you may severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report from a certified Waipatu building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any future issues, and identify points that will add value. This ensures house buyers don’t have any nasty unexpected costs and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by gradual deterioration. We look for structural problems and any indications that the building has a leaky structure and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the house was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

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

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it poses, how it can be removed, how long it would take to removeit, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Waipatu

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might need some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of the solutions that the home receives (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers such as window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have access to your house inspection report at hand will help you make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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