Pre Purchase Building Inspections Aotea

Aotea Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Aotea house inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from the one our building inspectors is extremely thorough. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment.

We offer a complete after-care service at no cost and will 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 including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These professional building reports in Aotea are detailed are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully qualified and have industry standard liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to spot out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the home is safe, we can help you know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right price with our Aotea pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough inspection of your property in order to provide you with a fair as well as honest detailed written building report and photos of any troublesome areas to ensure that the home that you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Aotea building inspector usually lasts between one and half, and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections in Aotea. In addition, we will spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable about your possible new home. You put yourself in a better negotiating position when you are fully aware of your options to make educated property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for a household that’s likely to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and offer expert advice on how you can proceed.

Based on the findings of a house inspection uncovers, you may be able use the report to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or repair. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it is solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s good. Are you required to check it out?

If you purchase a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could be left with costly issues that might have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages in the event that the home was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report by an certified Aotea building inspector will highlight any flaws the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. This makes sure that home buyers don’t have any nasty surprises and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and look for any serious flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the building is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the home was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If your home was constructed in the 1980s, it may have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it poses, the best way it could be removed, the time it would take to remove, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Aotea

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that may require some attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review of the services that the household receives (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers such as window and door access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have the house inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision going into the purchase.

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

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