Pre Purchase Building Inspections Pandora

Pandora Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Pandora house inspection report you’ll be sure about the exact property you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report from an inspector of Our building inspectors is very thorough. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and will be happy to contact you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The specialist building reports for Pandora are comprehensive are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is completely qualified and carry industry standard insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly skilled experts. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope that your new house is safe, we can help you make sure you’re making the right decision at the right price with the help of our Pandora pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of your property along with offer you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas to ensure that the house you purchase is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Pandora building inspector usually lasts between one and half and two hours at the site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Pandora. In addition, we will spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate by being fully well-informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for the household that is going create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and provide expert advice on how you can move forward.

Based on what you find in a home inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s fine. Are you required to have it examined?

If you are buying a house without performing a pre purchase inspection and you end up owning some pretty costly issues that might have been discovered, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the house ended up with significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report by an certified Pandora building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight points that will add value. It assures home buyers do not face any nasty shocks and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the building is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the household was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If your household was built in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the 1980s to the mid-2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it presents, how it can be removed, the time it would be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Pandora

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues which may require some attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A review of services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard like window and door access points and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your home inspection report on hand will help you make an informed decision moving ahead to finish your purchase.

What's Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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