Pre Purchase Building Inspections Hastings

Hastings Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Hastings house inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by One of our inspectors of buildings is highly complete. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and are happy to make calls to discuss the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These professional building reports in Hastings are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and have an industry quality indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly-trained specialists. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the very best. If your next house is safe we’ll help you make sure you’re making the right decision at the right price with the help of our Hastings pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of the property in order to offer you with a fair as well as sincere comprehensive written report of the construction that includes photos of any troublesome areas to ensure that the home you are purchasing will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Hastings building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Hastings. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed, yet easy to understand to inform you as clearly as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. You are in a better negotiating position by being fully in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for the house that is going be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We know exactly where common issues occur and offer specialist tips on how to move forward.

According to what you find in a home inspection uncovers it is possible make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s fine. Do you really have to check it out?

If you purchase a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could find yourself with some expensive issues that may not be discovered, but you could severely limit the ability to claim damages if the house resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by a qualified Hastings building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. It makes sure that home buyers don’t face any nasty surprise and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems, any signs that the house is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your home was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard can leak. If your household was built in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed, how long it will take to removeit, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Hastings

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas which may require some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• An assessment for the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds 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, baths, etc.) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have access to your house inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed choice going forward to complete your purchase.

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

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