Pre Purchase Building Inspections Bluff Hill

Bluff Hill Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Bluff Hill house inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from the one Our building inspectors are highly detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and will gladly contact you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide expert building reports for Bluff Hill are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is fully qualified and carry an industry standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

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

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough examination of your home along with provide you with a fair and sincere detailed written report on the building including photos of any problem areas to assure you that the house you purchase is of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Bluff Hill building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on the site. We allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections in Bluff Hill. Then, we spend a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable about the potential of your new property. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for a household that is going cause you to have a headache with future issues. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will give you professional guidance on how to move forward.

Depending on what a house inspection uncovers, you may be able make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are 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 reckons it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional friend says it looks nice. Are you required to have it examined?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could end up with some expensive problems that could have been discovered, but you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home has an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by a qualified Bluff Hill building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. It assures home buyers don’t face any nasty surprises and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

The property is inspected and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues, any signs that the property is in need of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If the house was built in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it presents, how it can be removed, how long it will require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Bluff Hill

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that could need repair.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of services on the premises (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers such as window and door access points and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

A copy of an inspection report from your house inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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