Pre Purchase Building Inspections Clive

Clive Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Clive home inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by the one our inspectors of buildings is highly detailed. There is no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will gladly call you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we inspect for hundreds of the most frequent problems, such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide specialist building reports for Clive are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is fully certified and have industrial quality liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly-trained professionals. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the home will be fine, we can help you make sure you’re making the right decision at the right cost, by using the help of our Clive pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of the property and offer you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written report, complete with photographs of any areas that are in need of attention to ensure that the home you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Clive building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours on site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Clive. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are detailed yet understandable in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible regarding your prospective new home. You will be in a better negotiating position by being completely aware of your options to make educated decision-making about your property.

Don’t overpay for a house that’s likely to give you headaches with future issues. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will provide specialist tips on how to move forward.

According to what you find in a house inspection finds it’s possible make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a reference for future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent reckons it is well-built and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s fine. Should you really have it examined?

If you purchase a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could have been discovered, but you may severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the house resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by an qualified Clive building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. This ensures house buyers don’t have unpleasant unexpected costs and gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems, any signs that the building is not in good repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if the house was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If your house was built in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it poses, how it might be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Clive

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that might need urgent attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment on the solutions on the premises (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high-risk and potential problems such as window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your home inspection report on hand will help you make an informed decision going into the purchase.

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

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