Pre Purchase Building Inspections Aotea

Aotea Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Aotea house inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report from an inspector of Our building inspectors are highly detailed. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and will gladly take calls to talk through your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide specialist building reports for Aotea are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and have an industry standard indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly-trained specialists. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact the new home will be safe, we can help you make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right price, with the help of our Aotea pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth examination of your home as well as provide you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any areas that are in need of attention to assure you that the house you are buying is of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Aotea building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours at the site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections in Aotea. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible about your potential new property. You will be in a better negotiating position when you are completely well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Do not pay too much for an house that’s likely be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can offer professional advice on how you can proceed.

Based on the findings of an home inspection reveals it’s possible make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend says it looks great. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a house without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up owning some pretty costly problems that could have been discovered, but it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home resulted in significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report from a certified Aotea building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. It makes sure that home buyers do not encounter unpleasant unexpected costs and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues or problems caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the house is in require of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint, and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe in the event that you knew they were there.

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

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert advice about the risks it poses, how it might be removed, the length of time it will take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Aotea

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that may need remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A study on the services on the premises (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers such as door and window penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

A copy of your home inspection report available will help you make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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