Pre Purchase Building Inspections Karamu

Karamu Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Karamu home inspection report and you’ll be assured about the exact property you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from an inspector of our inspectors of buildings are incredibly complete. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and are happy to take calls to talk through the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our specialist building reports for Karamu are comprehensive are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully certified and hold industry standard indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly skilled professionals. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope the new home is safe, we can help you know if you’re making the right choice, at the right price with the help of our Karamu pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of your property along with provide you with an accurate and honest detailed written report, complete with photographs of any areas that are in require of attention for you to be sure that the home you are purchasing will be of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Karamu building inspector usually is between one half, and two hours at the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre purchase inspections in Karamu. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible about your potential new property. You are in a better position to negotiate by being completely informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for a house which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can give you expert guidance on how to move forward.

Based on what a house inspection uncovers it is possible use the report to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s great. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you purchase a home without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase it’s imaginable to be left with costly problems that could be discovered, but you could severely limit your ability to seek damages if the house ended up with a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by an certified Karamu building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify points that will add value. This ensures home buyers do not encounter any nasty surprise and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the building is in need of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your household was built in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

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

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional advice on what risk it presents, how it might be removed, how long it will be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Karamu

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that may require repair.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment for the solutions that the home receives (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues such as window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring permit or consent.

Having an inspection report from your house inspection report available will allow you to make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

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

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