Pre Purchase Building Inspections Mayfair

Mayfair Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Mayfair house inspection report You will be aware of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from one of Our building inspectors is extremely precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and will gladly take calls to talk through the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our specialist building reports for Mayfair are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully qualified and hold industry standard indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly skilled professionals. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just rely on the fact for the very best. If your next household will be safe, we can help you make sure you’re making the right choice, for the right price our Mayfair pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive investigation of your property along with provide you with an accurate and sincere detailed written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any problem areas to assure you that the home that you purchase has the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Mayfair building inspector usually takes between one and a half, and two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections in Mayfair. Then, we spend a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend to inform you as accurately as imaginable about the potential of your new home. You will be in a better negotiating position in the event that you are fully aware of your options to make educated decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for the home which is likely to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can offer expert tips on how to proceed.

Based on what you find in a home inspection finds the house inspector may allow you use the report to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or repair. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is solidly built and your DIY expert friend says it looks great. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you’re purchasing a home without doing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up with some costly problems that could have been discovered, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages if the house ended up with significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report from a qualified Mayfair building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. This will ensure that house buyers don’t face any nasty surprises and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues or signs that the house has a leaky structure or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your house was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

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

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is discovered in the location, seek professional advice about the risks it presents, how it might be removed, how long it will take to remove, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Mayfair

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that may need urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review for the services on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues such as window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have access to your house inspection report available will allow you to make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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