Pre Purchase Building Inspections St Leonards

St Leonards Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an St Leonards home inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report from One of our building inspectors are incredibly detailed. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and are happy to contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These specialist building reports in St Leonards are comprehensive are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and carry industry standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to spot out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the very best. If your next home will be fine we’ll let you determine if you’re making right decision, and at the right cost, by using our St Leonards pre purchase building inspections.

A Thorough Building & Home Inspection in St Leonards

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth examination of your home and offer you with a fair and honest detailed written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any problem areas for you to be sure that the home that you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the St Leonards building inspector usually will take between one and a half and two hours on site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in St Leonards. Then, we spend a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable to inform you as clearly as imaginable about your potential new property. You are in a better negotiating position in the event that you are completely aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for a household that’s likely cause you to have a headache with future problems. We know exactly where common issues occur and offer specialist advice on how you can move forward.

Based on the findings of an house investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or even repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it’s got everything you want. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly built and your DIY expert friend believes it’s nice. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you purchase a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection and you end up with some costly problems that could be discovered, but it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by an certified St Leonards building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. This assures house buyers do not face unpleasant surprises and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the house is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Expert Building Inspections St Leonards

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If your home was built in the 80s, it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it presents, how it could be removed, the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

Buying a Home Or Commercial Building?

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections St Leonards

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that may require remedial attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A review of the solutions on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues such as window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a permission or approval.

Having the home inspection report in hand will help you make an informed decision when moving ahead to finish your purchase.

St Leonards Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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