Pre Purchase Building Inspections Whakatu

Whakatu Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Whakatu house inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by one of the building inspectors is extremely complete. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a complete after-care service at no cost and will take calls to talk through the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide specialist building reports for Whakatu are comprehensive are easy to understand and recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is fully certified and hold industrial standard assurance for indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly qualified experts. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the best. If your next house will be fine we can assist you to know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right price, with the help of our Whakatu pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Whakatu

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive examination of your home along with provide you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written building report, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas to assure you that the house that you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Whakatu building inspector usually will take between one and a half and two hours at the site. We allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Whakatu. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as possible about your possible new property. You will be in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are completely in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Do not pay too much for an house which is likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will provide professional advice on how you can move forward.

According to what the results of a house inspection uncovers it is possible make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

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 solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s great. Should you really have it examined?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase it’s imaginable to be left with costly issues that might be discovered, but it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the home ended up with a significant issue.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by an qualified Whakatu building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate the areas where you can add value. This will make sure that home buyers don’t have unpleasant surprise and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the building has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

Thorough Building Inspections Whakatu

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the household was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If your house was constructed in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, the best way it can be removed, the length of time it will take to remove, and the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Whakatu

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could require repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A study of the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A cursory 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 door and window penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your home inspection report on hand will enable you to make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

Whakatu Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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