Pre Purchase Building Inspections Poraiti

Poraiti Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Poraiti home inspection report You will be aware of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of our building inspectors is extremely complete. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and are happy to make calls to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our professional building reports in Poraiti are detailed are easy to understand and are recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is completely qualified and have the industry quality liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly qualified professionals. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact that your new home is safe we’ll let you ensure that you’re making right decision, and for the right price our Poraiti pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive investigation of your property in order to provide you with an accurate and honest detailed written building report and photos of any problem areas to ensure that the house that you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Poraiti building inspector usually lasts between one and half, and two hours on site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Poraiti. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend to provide you with as much information as possible regarding your prospective new property. It puts you in a better negotiating position by being completely informed to make informed property decisions.

Do not pay too much for a house that is going cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and give you expert tips on how to proceed.

According to what the completed jobs of a home inspection finds, you may be able make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or repair. Even if the report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

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

If you’re buying a home without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could have been discovered, but you may severely limit your options for claiming damages if the house has a significant issue.

A pre-purchase inspection report by an qualified Poraiti building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. This makes sure that home buyers don’t face unpleasant surprises and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by gradual deterioration. We search for structural issues, any signs that the house is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the house was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If your household was built in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert assistance on the danger it poses, how it can be removed, how long it will be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Poraiti

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

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study of solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds 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, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring permit or consent.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your home inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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