Pre Purchase Building Inspections Fernhill

Fernhill Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Fernhill home inspection report and you’ll be assured about the exact property you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by one of our building inspectors are highly precise. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and will gladly call you to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These professional building reports in Fernhill are comprehensive are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully certified and hold the industry quality insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly skilled specialists. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the home will be fine, we can help you ensure that you’re making right decision at the right price, with the help of our Fernhill pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Fernhill

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough investigation of your property as well as provide you with an accurate and sincere detailed written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any problem areas to ensure that the home you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Fernhill building inspector usually lasts between one and half, and 2 hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre purchase inspections in Fernhill. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your possible new home. You are in a better position to negotiate by being fully aware of your options to make educated decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for an house that’s going create headaches due to future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and give you professional advice on how you can move forward.

According to what you find in a house inspection uncovers it’s possible make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or repair. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly built and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s great. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you purchase a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by an qualified Fernhill building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. This assures house buyers don’t have unpleasant unexpected costs and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues and any indications that the house is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Fernhill

Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If your house was built in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, the best way it can be removed how long it will take to remove, and the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Fernhill

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

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A study for the services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential issues such as door and window penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of your house inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed decision when moving forward in the process of completing your purchase.

Fernhill Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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