Pre Purchase Building Inspections St Leonards

St Leonards Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an St Leonards house inspection report and you’ll be assured that you know exactly what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of the building inspectors is very detailed. No stone is left unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will gladly call you to discuss the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide specialist building reports for St Leonards are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is fully qualified and carry the industry quality indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope for the best. If your next home will be okay we can assist you to ensure that you’re making right decision at the right price, with our St Leonards pre purchase building inspections.

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An Expert Building & Home Inspection in St Leonards

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth investigation of your property along with provide you with a fair and honest detailed written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any issues to assure you that the home you are buying can be described as being of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an St Leonards building inspector usually takes between one and a half and 2 hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in St Leonards. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed yet understandable in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. It puts you in a better position to negotiate by being fully in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for a home which is likely to give you headaches with future issues. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and offer expert advice on how you can move forward.

Based on what you find in a house investigation finds the home inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you can still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend says it looks good. Should you really get it checked?

If you purchase a house without conducting a prior purchase inspection and you find yourself with some expensive issues that may not be discovered, but you could severely limit the ability to claim damages if the house resulted in significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by an qualified St Leonards building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight areas to add value. It will ensure that home buyers do not encounter any nasty surprise and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the house is in need of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections St Leonards

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could be costly to solve:

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

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the household was constructed in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it poses, the very best way it can be removed the time it would take to removeit, and the removal cost.

Buying a Home Or Commercial Building?

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections St Leonards

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may need urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of the services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems such as 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 changes and additions to the construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

Having the house inspection report available will help you make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

St Leonards Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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