Pre Purchase Building Inspections Te Awa

Te Awa Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Te Awa home inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from one of our inspectors of buildings is highly thorough. There is no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. The expert building reports for Te Awa are detailed are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully certified and hold the industry standard assurance for indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly qualified experts. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the house is safe we’ll let you make sure you’re making the right decision at the right cost, by using our Te Awa pre purchase building inspections.

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An Expert 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 and honest detailed written report of the construction and photos of any problem areas for you to be sure that the house that you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Te Awa building inspector usually takes between one and a half, and 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Te Awa. This is followed by a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as possible about the potential of your new property. You are in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for a household that’s likely be a source of headaches in the event of the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can give you professional tips on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of a home investigation finds, you may be able use the report to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

You’ve found one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly constructed and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s nice. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you’re purchasing a house without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase it’s imaginable to end up owning some pretty costly problems that could have been discovered, but you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home has an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by a qualified Te Awa building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight areas to add value. It makes sure that house buyers don’t have any nasty surprises and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems, any signs that the property is in need of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Te Awa

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the household was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard can leak. If your house was built in the 1980s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it poses, how it could be removed, how long it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Buying a Home Or Commercial Building?

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Te Awa

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

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A study on the solutions on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers such as window and door access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have your home inspection report in hand will help you make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

Te Awa Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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