Pre Purchase Building Inspections Te Awa

Te Awa Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Te Awa house inspection report You will be aware of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by one of our building inspectors is highly precise. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will gladly call you to discuss your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our professional building reports for Te Awa are detailed are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and carry industry quality indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly-trained specialists. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the very best. If your next household will be fine we’ll help you know if 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 Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Te Awa

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive investigation of your property and provide you with a fair and sincere detailed written report of the construction and photos of any problem areas to assure you that the home you are buying is of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Te Awa building inspector usually takes between one and a half, and two hours at the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Te Awa. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise yet understandable in an effort to inform you as clearly as possible about your potential new home. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate when you are fully well-informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for a home that’s likely to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can offer specialist advice on how to proceed.

Based on what an home inspection uncovers, you may be able make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or even repairs. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

You’ve found an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert friend says it looks fine. Should you really have it examined?

If you’re purchasing a home without performing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you be left with expensive issues that may not be discovered, but you may severely limit your options for claiming damages if the house was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by a certified Te Awa building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight points that will add value. This assures house buyers do not face any nasty surprises and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems or signs that the house is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

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Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your home was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If your household was built in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be placed on roofs, ceilings, underneath lino, or fences. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert advice about the risks it presents, how it might be removed, how long it would take to remove, and the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Te Awa

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that might need urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment on the solutions on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers like window and door access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

Having the house inspection report on hand can help you make an informed choice going forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

Te Awa Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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