Pre Purchase Building Inspections Lochain

Lochain Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Lochain home inspection report You will be aware of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by one of our inspectors of buildings is incredibly 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 free of charge and are happy to contact you to discuss 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. Our expert building reports in Lochain are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is completely certified and have an industry standard indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to spot out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the household will be okay, we can help you determine if you’re making right decision, and for the right price our Lochain pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of the property as well as provide you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written report of the construction and photos of any areas that are in need of attention to assure you that the home you are purchasing is of the standard you expect.

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

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your potential new home. You are in a better negotiating position in the event that you are completely aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for the household that’s likely cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and provide specialist advice on how to move forward.

According to what the completed jobs of a home inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to help you negotiate with the seller about price or repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it’s solidly built and your DIY expert friend says it looks great. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you are buying a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could be discovered, but you may severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the home has a significant issue.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by a qualified Lochain building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. This ensures home buyers do not encounter unpleasant shocks and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues and any indications that the property is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the household was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If the household was constructed in the early 80s , it might have Weatherside.

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

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert guidance on the risk it poses, how it can be removed the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Lochain

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that might require some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• An assessment for the solutions that the house receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems like window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your home inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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