Pre Purchase Building Inspections Hastings

Hastings Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Hastings house inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by One of the building inspectors is incredibly thorough. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and will be happy to call you to discuss your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide specialist building reports in Hastings are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is fully certified and hold industrial quality liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just rely on the fact for the best. If your next house is safe, we can help you ensure that you’re making right choice, at the right price, with the help of our Hastings pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of the property as well as offer you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written report on the building that includes photos of any issues to assure you that the house that you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Hastings building inspector usually is between one half and 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Hastings. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible about your possible new home. You will be in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are completely aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for the house which is likely to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems happen, and will provide specialist tips on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of a house inspection uncovers depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly built and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s great. Do you really have to check it out?

If you purchase a home without performing a pre purchase inspection it’s imaginable to be left with expensive issues that may not be discovered, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages in the event that the home ended up with significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by an certified Hastings building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate areas that can be improved. It assures home buyers do not face any nasty shocks and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues or any indication that the property is not in good repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If the home was built in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it poses, the very best way it could be removed, the time it would take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Hastings

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may require some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A study for the services for the building (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high-risk and potential problems like door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have your home inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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