Pre Purchase Building Inspections Fernhill

Fernhill Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Fernhill house inspection report You will be aware of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from One of the building inspectors are incredibly detailed. There is no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will be happy to take calls to talk through your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These professional building reports for Fernhill are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully certified and carry industry quality insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly-trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the household is safe we can assist you to determine if you’re making right choice, at the right price, with our Fernhill pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of the property as well as offer you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written report and photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the house that you purchase is of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Fernhill building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours at the site. We allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Fernhill. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible about your potential new home. You are in a better negotiating position by being fully well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for a household which is likely cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can offer specialist advice on how you can move forward.

According to what you find in a home inspection reveals, you may be able use the report to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent says it is solidly built and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s fine. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you purchase a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection it’s imaginable to end up with some expensive issues that may not have been identified, you could severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the home has significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by a certified Fernhill building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, as well as any future problems , and indicate the areas where you can add value. This will ensure that home buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues, any signs that the house has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your house was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the house was constructed in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

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

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it poses, how it might be removed, how long it will be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Fernhill

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that may require some attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment of the solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring permit or consent.

Having the house inspection report available will allow you to make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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