Pre Purchase Building Inspections Hastings

Hastings Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Hastings house inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from one of Our building inspectors are highly precise. There is no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and will be happy to contact you to discuss your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of typical issues, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide specialist building reports for Hastings are detailed are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully qualified and carry industrial quality liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly-trained specialists. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the very best. If your next home will be fine we’ll help you know if you’re making the best choice at the right price with the help of our Hastings pre purchase building inspections.

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We will conduct an exhaustive examination of your home in order to offer you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written report of the construction that includes photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the home you are purchasing is of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Hastings building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections in Hastings. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your possible new property. It puts you in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are completely aware of your options to make educated decision-making about your property.

Don’t overpay for a home that is going cause you to have a headache with future issues. We know exactly where common issues occur and give you professional advice on how you can proceed.

Based on what you find in a house investigation finds, you may be able make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s fine. Do you really need to get it checked?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could be left with costly problems that could be identified, but it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages if the home resulted in a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by a qualified Hastings building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. This assures home buyers don’t face any nasty surprise and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the house has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

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Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your household was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If your home was built in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert assistance on the danger it poses, how it might be removed, how long it would require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Hastings

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

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

The fact that you have the home inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

Hastings Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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