Pre Purchase Building Inspections Fernhill

Fernhill Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Fernhill house inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report issued by one of our inspectors of buildings are highly complete. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and will take calls to talk through the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide expert building reports for Fernhill are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be completely certified and have an industry standard indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly trained experts. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope the new house is safe we’ll help you know if you’re making the right choice, at the right cost, by using the help of our Fernhill pre purchase building inspections.

An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Fernhill

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of your property and offer you with a fair and honest comprehensive written building report that includes photos of any areas that are in require of attention to give you assurance that the home that you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Fernhill building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours at the site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre purchase inspections in Fernhill. In addition, we will spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough, yet easy to understand to inform you as clearly as possible about your possible new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation by being completely informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

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

According to what you find in a home investigation finds it is possible to utilise a report to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for any future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly built and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s nice. Are you required to get it checked?

If you are buying a house without performing a pre purchase inspection and you find yourself with some expensive problems that could have been discovered, but you could severely limit your ability to seek damages if the house has a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from a qualified Fernhill building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate areas that can be improved. It will ensure that home buyers do not encounter any nasty unexpected costs and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower price.

The property is inspected and look for any serious flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues, any signs that the building is in require of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Fernhill

Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your house was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this piping, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If the house was built in the 80s, it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the 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 best way it can be removed how long it will require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Buying a Home Or Commercial Building?

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Fernhill

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that may need urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment of services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues such as door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your house inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision going forward in the process of completing your purchase.

Fernhill Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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