Pre Purchase Building Inspections Woolwich

Woolwich Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Woolwich house inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by an inspector of our building inspectors are extremely precise. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and will call you to discuss your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our professional building reports for Woolwich are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is fully qualified and carry an industry standard assurance for indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact that your new house is safe we’ll let you make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right cost, by using our Woolwich pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Woolwich

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive examination of your home as well as offer you with a fair as well as honest comprehensive written report, complete with photographs of any problem areas to give you assurance that the home you purchase has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Woolwich building inspector usually will take between one and a half, and two hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Woolwich. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable in an effort to inform you as best as possible about your potential new home. You are in a better negotiating position by being fully well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t overpay for a household which is likely to give you headaches with future issues. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will offer professional advice on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of a house inspection uncovers it’s possible make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

It’s great, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend says it looks fine. Are you required to check it out?

If you purchase a house without performing a pre purchase inspection it is possible to find yourself with some costly problems that could have been identified, you may severely limit the ability to claim damages if the house resulted in significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by a certified Woolwich building inspector will show up any defects the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. It will ensure that house buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We search for structural issues and any indications that the house has a leaky structure and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the home was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage that is caused by this type of pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard can leak. If the household was built in the 1980s, it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be placed on roofs, ceilings, in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional guidance on the risk it presents, how it might be removed, the time it would take to removeit, and the removal cost.

Buying a Home Or Commercial Building?

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Woolwich

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that might require repair.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review for the services to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems like door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a permission or approval.

In the event that you do not have the home inspection report in hand will help you make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

Woolwich Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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