Pre Purchase Building Inspections Whakatu

Whakatu Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Whakatu house inspection report you’ll be sure about the exact property you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report from an inspector of the building inspectors are extremely precise. There is no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and will call you to discuss the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our expert building reports in Whakatu are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is fully qualified and carry an industry standard insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly skilled professionals. We’re trained to spot out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope for the very best. If your next house is safe we’ll let you know if you’re making the right choice, at the right cost, by using the help of our Whakatu pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of the property along with offer you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written building report and photos of any issues to ensure that the home you are buying is of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Whakatu building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours at the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre purchase inspections in Whakatu. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as possible about your possible new home. It puts you in a better negotiating position when you are fully informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for the household which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can provide professional advice on how you can move forward.

Based on what a house investigation finds, you may be able make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the seller on price or repair. Even if a report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it’s well-built and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s fine. Should you really have it examined?

If you are buying a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up with some expensive problems that could have been identified, you could severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the house resulted in a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report from a qualified Whakatu building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. This makes sure that home buyers don’t face unpleasant surprises and gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

The property is inspected and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We search for structural issues or any indication that the house is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your household was constructed in the early 80s it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in an address, you should seek out expert guidance on the risk it poses, the best way it could be removed, the time it would take to removeit, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Whakatu

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could require remedial attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• An assessment for the solutions on the premises (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have the house inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed decision going into the purchase.

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

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