Pre Purchase Building Inspections Bluff Hill

Bluff Hill Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Bluff Hill house inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from the one the building inspectors are extremely thorough. No stone is left unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete check-up free of charge and will be happy to make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide specialist building reports for Bluff Hill are detailed are simple to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are fully certified and carry industrial standard indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly trained experts. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope that your new household is safe we can assist you to determine if you’re making right decision, and at the right cost, by using our Bluff Hill pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of the property in order to offer you with an accurate and sincere detailed written report that includes photos of any issues to give you assurance that the house you are purchasing can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Bluff Hill building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Bluff Hill. In addition, we will spend additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible about your possible new property. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate by being completely aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for the house that’s likely be a source of headaches in the event of the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can provide expert tips on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of a home inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

You’ve found one that looks like it’s got everything you want. A real estate agent believes it’s well-built and your DIY professional friend says it looks nice. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a prior purchase inspection and you end up with some costly problems that could be identified, but it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages if the house was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by an certified Bluff Hill building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify points that will add value. It assures house buyers don’t face unpleasant surprise and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We search for structural issues or any indication that the property has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if the house was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If the house was built in the early 80s it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert advice about the risks it poses, how it might be removed, how long it would require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Bluff Hill

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that could require repair.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment on the solutions that the home receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers like door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring permit or consent.

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

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

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