Pre Purchase Building Inspections Whakatu

Whakatu Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Whakatu home inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A report on a building from the one our inspectors of buildings are incredibly complete. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete check-up free of charge and are happy to take calls to talk through your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide professional building reports in Whakatu are detailed are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is completely certified and hold industry standard liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly qualified specialists. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope that your new home is safe we can assist you to determine if you’re making best choice at the right price with the help of our Whakatu pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of your property in order to offer you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the house you are purchasing is of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Whakatu building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours at the site. We allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Whakatu. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as possible about your potential new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation by being completely aware of your options to make educated property decisions.

Do not pay too much for a home that is going be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and offer professional guidance on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of the completed jobs of a house investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or repair. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s good. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you are buying a house without performing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up with some costly issues that might have been identified, you may severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the home ended up with significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by an qualified Whakatu building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. This makes sure that house buyers don’t have unpleasant surprise and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues or signs that the building has a leaky structure or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your household was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If your household was constructed in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it poses, the very best way it can be removed how long it would be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Whakatu

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that could require some attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review for the services that the house receives (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

Having access to your house inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

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

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