Pre Purchase Building Inspections Raureka

Raureka Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Raureka home inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by the one our building inspectors is incredibly detailed. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment.

We provide a full check-up free of charge and will gladly make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, such as the toilet to your washing machine. The expert building reports for Raureka are detailed are simple to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and have industrial quality indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly-trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the household will be safe we’ll let you ensure that you’re making best choice at the right price, with the help of our Raureka pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth investigation of your property along with provide you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written report of the construction and photos of any areas that are in require of attention to ensure that the house you are buying can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Raureka building inspector usually lasts between one and half, and two hours on the site. We allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections in Raureka. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable to inform you as accurately as possible about the potential of your new home. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are fully informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for an home that’s going cause you to have a headache with future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will offer specialist tips on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of you find in a house investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to help negotiate with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if a report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly constructed and your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s great. Should you really check it out?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre purchase inspection it is possible to end up with some expensive problems that could have been identified, you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages if the home ended up with a significant issue.

A pre purchase building inspection report by a qualified Raureka 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 house buyers don’t have unpleasant unexpected costs and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the house is not in good repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your household was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard can leak. If the home was built in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used from the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is discovered in the location, seek professional guidance on the risk it poses, how it could be removed, how long it will take to remove, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Raureka

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might need some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high-risk and potential problems like window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires permit or consent.

Having your house inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed choice going into the purchase.

What Is Covered by 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 Tank
• Driveway & Paths
• Insulation
• Flooring
• Detection of any Moisture