Pre Purchase Building Inspections Aotea

Aotea Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Aotea home inspection report and you’ll be assured about the exact property you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report from One of Our building inspectors is incredibly detailed. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and will gladly take calls to talk through the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and We inspect for hundreds the common problems such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our specialist building reports in Aotea are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and hold an industry standard insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the best. If your next house will be safe we can assist you to know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right cost, by using our Aotea pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of your property in order to provide you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report on the building, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the home that you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Aotea building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours at the site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Aotea. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand in an effort to inform you as accurately as possible about the potential of your new property. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation by being completely informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for the home that is going be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can offer expert guidance on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of the completed jobs of a home inspection reveals, 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 only discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional friend believes it’s great. Are you required to have it examined?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could be discovered, but you may severely limit the ability to claim damages if the house resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by a certified Aotea building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any future issues, and identify points that will add value. This will ensure that home buyers don’t face unpleasant unexpected costs and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects and any urgent maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues or any indication that the property is in need of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

The following issues could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this piping, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the house was built in the early 80s , it could be equipped with Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it presents, how it can be removed the length of time it will take to remove, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Aotea

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

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study on the services that the home receives (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential issues such as door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

The fact that you have the home inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

What's Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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