Pre Purchase Building Inspections Alicetown

Alicetown Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Alicetown house inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A report on a building from One of Our building inspectors are incredibly detailed. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will be happy to make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These expert building reports in Alicetown are detailed are easy to comprehend and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is completely qualified and have an industry quality liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly trained professionals. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the house is safe we’ll let you make sure you’re making the right decision at the right price, with the help of our Alicetown pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of your property along with provide you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written report, complete with photographs of any issues to assure you that the home that you purchase is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Alicetown building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours on the site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections in Alicetown. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise 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 by being completely well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for the household which is likely to give you headaches with future issues. We know exactly where common problems arise, and we can offer specialist tips on how to proceed.

Based on what the completed jobs of a house inspection uncovers it is possible make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or repair. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend says it looks good. Do you really need to get it checked out?

If you are buying a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase it is imaginable to be left with costly issues that might have been discovered, but it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the home resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by a qualified Alicetown building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate the areas where you are able to add value. This will make sure that home buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprise and gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues and problems caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the building has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If your house was constructed in the early 80s , it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional assistance on the danger it presents, how it could be removed, how long it will require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Alicetown

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that might need urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study for the services to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires permit or consent.

Having an inspection report from your home inspection report at hand will help you make an informed decision moving forward in the process of completing your purchase.

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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