Pre Purchase Building Inspections Fernhill

Fernhill Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Fernhill house inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by one of the building inspectors is highly precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and are happy to take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our specialist building reports for Fernhill are detailed are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is completely qualified and hold an industry quality liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be fine we’ll let you determine if you’re making best choice at the right price with the help of our Fernhill pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of the property in order to offer you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written report of the construction including photos of any problem areas to ensure that the house you are buying can be described as being of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Fernhill building inspector usually takes between one and a half, and 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Fernhill. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your potential new home. You are in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for the house that’s going create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can give you expert guidance on how to proceed.

Depending on what an home inspection reveals the home inspector may allow you to utilise a report to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

You’ve found one that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it is solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s nice. Do you really need to get it checked out?

If you purchase a home without performing a pre purchase inspection and you end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not be discovered, but it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by an qualified Fernhill building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify areas to add value. It ensures house buyers don’t face any nasty shocks and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the house is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If the household was built in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be placed on roofs, ceilings, in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it presents, how it can 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 reveal any issues which may need repair.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment of services that the house receives (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems such as door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a permission or approval.

A copy of the house inspection report at hand will help you make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

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

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