Pre Purchase Building Inspections Te Awa

Te Awa Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Te Awa home inspection report you’ll be sure about the exact property you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by One of our inspectors of buildings are incredibly complete. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will gladly call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. The expert building reports in Te Awa are detailed are simple to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be fully certified and have an industry standard liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be safe we can assist you to make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right cost, by using the help of our Te Awa pre purchase building inspections.

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A Thorough Building & Home Inspection in Te Awa

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive examination of your home and offer you with a fair as well as honest detailed written report of the construction including photos of any problem areas to ensure that the house that you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Te Awa building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours at the site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Te Awa. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable about your potential new home. It puts you in a better negotiating position in the event that you are fully in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for the home that is going cause you to have a headache with future issues. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will offer expert tips on how to move forward.

Depending on what an home inspection finds the house inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly built and your DIY professional friend believes it’s fine. Do you really have to check it out?

If you are buying a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection it’s imaginable to end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not be discovered, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages if the home has an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report by a certified Te Awa building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. It assures home buyers don’t face unpleasant surprise and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the house has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Expert Building Inspections Te Awa

Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If your home was constructed in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it poses, how it can be removed how long it would be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Te Awa

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that could need repair.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A review on the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires permission or approval.

In the event that you do not have your house inspection report available will allow you to make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

Te Awa Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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