Pre Purchase Building Inspections Te Mata

Te Mata Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Te Mata home inspection report you’ll be sure about the exact property you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from one of our inspectors of buildings is extremely thorough. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and will make calls to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our expert building reports for Te Mata are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is completely certified and have industrial standard liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope the new household is safe, we can help you make sure you’re making the best choice at the right cost, by using our Te Mata pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Te Mata

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough investigation of your property along with provide you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report that includes photos of any areas that are in require of attention to assure you that the house that you purchase is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Te Mata building inspector usually is between one half and two hours on site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Te Mata. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend to inform you as best as imaginable about the potential of your new home. You put yourself in a better negotiating position in the event that you are completely in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Don’t pay too much for the household that is going create headaches due to future issues. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will provide professional tips on how to proceed.

Depending on what an home inspection uncovers the home inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it’s well-built and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s good. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you are buying a house without performing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up owning some pretty costly problems that could have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages if the house has a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by an certified Te Mata building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify areas to add value. It ensures home buyers don’t face unpleasant unexpected costs and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems and any indications that the house is in need of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Thorough Building Inspections Te Mata

Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your house was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If the home was constructed in the 80s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it poses, how it could be removed, how long it would take to removeit, and the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Te Mata

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas which may need repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• An assessment on the solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues such as window and door access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the basic service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have access to your home inspection report available can help you make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

Te Mata Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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