Pre Purchase Building Inspections Whakatu

Whakatu Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Whakatu home inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from the one the building inspectors are highly thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and will be happy to call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. The specialist building reports for Whakatu are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully qualified and hold the industry standard indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly skilled professionals. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just rely on the fact you’ll be able to trust that the household will be safe, we can help you know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right price, with our Whakatu pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive examination of your home in order to provide you with a fair as well as sincere detailed written report of the construction that includes photos of any issues to assure you that the home you are purchasing has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Whakatu building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and 2 hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Whakatu. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable in an effort to inform you as best as possible about your possible new property. You will be in a better negotiating position by being fully aware of your options to make educated property decisions.

Do not pay too much for a household that is going be a source of headaches in the event of future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can give you specialist advice on how you can proceed.

Based on the findings of you find in a home inspection finds it’s possible use the report to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a roadmap to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly built and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s fine. Do you really need to get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a house without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up with some expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages if the home has a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by a qualified Whakatu building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. It ensures home buyers do not encounter any nasty surprises and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the building is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If your home was constructed in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used from the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, the best way it can be removed how long it will be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Whakatu

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that might need urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study for the solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

The fact that you have the house inspection report available will enable you to make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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