Pre Purchase Building Inspections Awatoto

Awatoto Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Awatoto house inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from an inspector of Our building inspectors is extremely precise. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and will be happy to contact you to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our expert building reports for Awatoto are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully certified and hold an industry standard indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly-trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope that your new home is safe we can assist you to ensure that you’re making right choice, for the right price our Awatoto pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of the property and provide you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report on the building, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas to assure you that the house you are buying has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Awatoto building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours at the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Awatoto. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend to provide you with as much information as possible about your possible new property. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate when you are fully well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for the home that’s going cause you to have a headache with future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems arise, and we can provide expert advice on how you can proceed.

According to what a home inspection reveals, you may be able use the report to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it’s got everything you want. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly built and your DIY specialist friend says it looks good. Are you required to have it examined?

If you’re purchasing a house without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could be left with expensive issues that may not be identified, but you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages if the house ended up with significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by a certified Awatoto building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, as well as any future problems and highlight points that will add value. It assures home buyers do not encounter unpleasant shocks and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues or signs that the house is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

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Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

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

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional advice on what risk it poses, the very best way it might be removed, the length of time it will take to remove, and the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Awatoto

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that could need some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment for the services that the house receives (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

Having an inspection report from your home inspection report available will allow you to make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

Awatoto Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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