Pre Purchase Building Inspections Pakowhai

Pakowhai Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Pakowhai house inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from an inspector of the building inspectors are extremely precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a full check-up free of charge and will call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. The professional building reports in Pakowhai are detailed are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be completely certified and carry an industry standard insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly skilled specialists. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope that your new home will be fine we’ll let you ensure that you’re making right choice, at the right price with our Pakowhai pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of your property and offer you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report of the construction including photos of any troublesome areas to ensure that the home that you purchase is of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Pakowhai building inspector usually will take between one and a half and two hours at the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections within Pakowhai. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as possible about your potential new property. It puts you in a better negotiating position when you are completely aware of your options to make educated property decisions.

Don’t pay too much for the house that’s likely create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can offer professional tips on how to proceed.

According to what you find in a home inspection uncovers the home inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if a report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it’s well-built and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s good. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re buying a home without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you be left with costly issues that might have been discovered, but you could severely limit your options for claiming damages if the house has significant issues.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by an qualified Pakowhai building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify the areas where you can add value. It will ensure that home buyers do not face any nasty shocks and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues and any indications that the building is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the home was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the home was constructed in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it presents, how it might be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Pakowhai

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that could require urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment for the solutions that the household receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers like door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

A copy of access to your home inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving forward in the process of completing your purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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