Pre Purchase Building Inspections Poukawa

Poukawa Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Poukawa house inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by one of the building inspectors is very precise. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will contact you to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, from the bathroom to the washing line. Our specialist building reports in Poukawa are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully certified and carry the industry standard liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly trained experts. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new home will be fine we can assist you to ensure that you’re making right choice, at the right cost, by using the help of our Poukawa pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth investigation of your property in order to provide you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written report including photos of any issues to assure you that the house you are purchasing can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Poukawa building inspector usually will take between one and a half, and 2 hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Poukawa. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise yet understandable in an effort to inform you as accurately as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. You will be in a better position to negotiate when you are completely in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for the household which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems arise, and we can provide expert advice on how you can proceed.

According to what you find in 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 even repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you can still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it’s got everything you want. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s fine. Do you really need to get it checked?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could be identified, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages if the house has an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by a qualified Poukawa building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. This assures home buyers don’t have unpleasant surprises and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the house is not in good repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If the house was constructed in the early 80s , it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert advice about the risks it presents, how it could be removed, how long it will take to remove, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Poukawa

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could need repair.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study of services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high-risk and potential problems like door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have your home inspection report available will enable you to make an informed decision moving forward in the process of completing your 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 Cavity & Roof
• The Hot Water Tank
• Paths & Driveway
• Insulation
• Flooring
• Detection of Moisture