Pre Purchase Building Inspections Clive

Clive Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Clive house inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by one of Our building inspectors are extremely thorough. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and are happy to call you to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide expert building reports for Clive are detailed are simple to comprehend and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be completely certified and hold the industry quality assurance for indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly qualified experts. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just rely on the fact for the very best. If your next household will be safe we’ll let you know if you’re making the right choice, at the right price, with our Clive pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Clive

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough examination of your home in order to offer you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report on the building and photos of any areas that are in require of attention for you to be sure that the house you are buying is of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Clive building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Clive. This is followed by a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as possible about the potential of your new home. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely well-informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for an house that is going cause you to have a headache with future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will offer expert advice on how you can proceed.

Based on the findings of an home inspection reveals, you may be able use the report to help you negotiate with the seller about price or repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

It’s great, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it is well-built and your DIY professional friend believes it’s fine. Are you required to get it checked?

If you are buying a home without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase it’s imaginable to end up with some costly issues that might be identified, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages if the house has a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by an certified Clive building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any future problems and highlight points that will add value. This will make sure that house buyers don’t face any nasty surprises and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues or signs that the property is in need of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the home was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

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

The Plaster monolithic style: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it poses, how it might be removed, the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Clive

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that could require some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study on the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers such as door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your house inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

Clive Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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