Pre Purchase Building Inspections Te Mata Hills

Te Mata Hills Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Te Mata Hills home inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by One of our inspectors of buildings is incredibly detailed. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and will be happy to take calls to talk through the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and We inspect for hundreds the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. The expert building reports in Te Mata Hills are detailed are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be fully certified and carry industry quality liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly skilled specialists. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the best. If your next household is safe we’ll let you make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right price, with the help of our Te Mata Hills pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough investigation of your property in order to provide you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written report on the building including photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the home you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Te Mata Hills building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Te Mata Hills. This is followed by a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend to provide you with as much information as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. It puts you in a better position to negotiate when you are completely informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for the household that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems arise, and we can provide specialist advice on how you can move forward.

Based on what an home investigation finds it’s possible to use a report to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or repair. Even if the report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s good. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection, not only could you find yourself with some expensive problems that could be discovered, but you could severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the house has an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report by an certified Te Mata Hills building inspector will show up any defects the property has, as well as any future problems and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. This makes sure that house buyers don’t have any nasty shocks and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the building has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the household was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

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

Cladding made of Plaster: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it poses, the very best way it can be removed the time it would take to remove, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Te Mata Hills

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues which may require urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment on the solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high-risk and potential problems like door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the initial construction requires a permit or consent.

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

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

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