Pre Purchase Building Inspections Fernhill

Fernhill Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Fernhill house inspection report You will be aware about the exact property you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from one of our building inspectors is very detailed. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and will contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and We inspect for hundreds the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The professional building reports for Fernhill are comprehensive are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and have an industry standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly skilled professionals. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope that your new house will be fine, we can help you make sure you’re making the right decision at the right price with the help of our Fernhill pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of your property and provide you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written report including photos of any issues for you to be sure that the house you purchase is of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Fernhill building inspector usually is between one half and two hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Fernhill. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours in the preparation of the report.

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

Don’t pay too much for a home that’s going to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will provide expert advice on how you can move forward.

Based on the findings of an home investigation finds it is possible use the report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if the report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly built and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s great. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up with some expensive problems that could be identified, but it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages if the home was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre-purchase inspection report from a qualified Fernhill building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate the areas where you are able to add value. This makes sure that house buyers don’t face any nasty surprise and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues , and any problems caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues or signs that the building is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

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Take Care to Look Out For

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your home was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard can leak. If your house was constructed in the 1980s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert advice about the risks it presents, how it might be removed, the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Fernhill

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that could need repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment for the solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard like door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring permission or approval.

A copy of an inspection report from your house inspection report available will enable you to make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

Fernhill Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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