Pre Purchase Building Inspections Alicetown

Alicetown Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Alicetown house inspection report, you will be certain about the exact property you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from the one our building inspectors are very thorough. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and will contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and We inspect for hundreds typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. The specialist building reports in Alicetown are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and have industry standard liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly qualified experts. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope the new household will be fine we can assist you to determine if you’re making right decision at the right price, with our Alicetown pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of your property and offer you with a fair and honest detailed written report of the construction including photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the house you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Alicetown building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections in Alicetown. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your potential new home. You are in a better negotiating position when you are fully well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for an home that is going cause you to have a headache with future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can give you professional guidance on how to move forward.

According to what you find in a home inspection uncovers it’s possible make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent reckons it’s well-built and your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s great. Are you required to have it examined?

If you are buying a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could find yourself with some costly problems that could be discovered, but you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home ended up with a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by an qualified Alicetown building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify the areas where you are able to add value. It assures house buyers do not encounter any nasty surprises and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the house is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your home was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If your house was constructed in the early 80s , it could be equipped with Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed how long it would be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Alicetown

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that may require urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review 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 such as window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of your home inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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