Pre Purchase Building Inspections Longlands

Longlands Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Longlands house inspection report You will be aware of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by one of our building inspectors are highly thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and will gladly make calls to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. These expert building reports for Longlands are comprehensive are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be fully certified and carry industrial quality indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope that your new home will be okay we can assist you to determine if you’re making right choice, at the right price, with our Longlands pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of the property along with offer you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written building report including photos of any troublesome areas to assure you that the house you are purchasing has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Longlands building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Longlands. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your potential new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Don’t overpay for a house that’s likely to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems happen, and will provide professional guidance on how to move forward.

According to what a home investigation finds it is possible to utilise a report to help you negotiate with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist friend believes it’s good. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you are buying a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up with some expensive problems that could have been identified, it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the house has a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by a qualified Longlands building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. It assures home buyers don’t face any nasty shocks and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the house has a leaky structure or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Each of these could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If the household was constructed in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional guidance on the risk it presents, how it can be removed, the time it would take to removeit, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Longlands

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that may require urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• An assessment on the services 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 for areas with high-risk and potential problems like window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the basic service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

Having access to your home inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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