Pre Purchase Building Inspections Hastings

Hastings Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report by an inspector of our building inspectors are extremely thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and will gladly contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide expert building reports for Hastings are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are completely qualified and hold an industry standard liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly trained experts. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact the new house will be safe we’ll let you determine if you’re making best choice at the right price, with our Hastings pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of the property and offer you with a fair as well as honest comprehensive written building report, complete with photographs of any areas that are in need of attention for you to be sure that the home that you purchase is of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Hastings building inspector usually is between one half and two hours at the site. We allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Hastings. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your possible new property. You will be in a better negotiating position in the event that you are fully well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Do not pay too much for the household that’s likely to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can provide expert guidance on how to move forward.

Based on what you find in a home inspection finds the home inspector may allow you to use a report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it’s well-built and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s nice. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you’re buying a home without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you find yourself with some costly issues that might be discovered, but it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages if the home resulted in significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report from an certified Hastings building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. This ensures house buyers don’t have unpleasant surprise and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues or any indication that the house is in require of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard can leak. If the household was constructed in the 1980s, it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert assistance on the danger it presents, how it might be removed, how long it would require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Hastings

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that could require remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study on the services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard like door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

Having your home inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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