Pre Purchase Building Inspections Hastings

Hastings Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Hastings home inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from the one Our building inspectors are highly thorough. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and will be happy to take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most frequent problems, such as the toilet to your washing machine. The expert building reports for Hastings are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is completely qualified and carry an industry quality insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly qualified professionals. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope the new home will be fine we can assist you to know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right cost, by using our Hastings pre purchase building inspections.

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We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of your property in order to provide you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any areas that are in need of attention for you to be sure that the home you are purchasing can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Hastings building inspector usually will take between one and a half and 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Hastings. Then, we spend a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as possible about your potential new home. You put yourself in a better negotiating position when you are fully in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for the household that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems happen, and will provide specialist tips on how to move forward.

Depending on what the results of a house inspection uncovers, you may be able make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the seller about price or repair. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend says it looks fine. Should you really check it out?

If you purchase a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection but you could be left with costly issues that might be identified, but it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house resulted in significant issues.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by an qualified Hastings building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. It assures house buyers do not face any nasty unexpected costs and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues and any indications that the house is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

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Take Care to Look Out For

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the home was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If your household was constructed in the 1980s, it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it presents, how it can be removed, how long it would require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Hastings

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

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A review for the services to the property (given reasonable 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 potentially hazard like window and door access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of your home inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

Hastings Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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