Pre Purchase Building Inspections Aotea

Aotea Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Aotea home inspection report You will be aware about the exact property you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from one of the building inspectors are highly complete. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a full check-up free of charge and will call you to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide professional building reports for Aotea are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is completely certified and carry industrial standard insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly skilled professionals. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope for the best. If your next home is safe we’ll help you make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right price with the help of our Aotea pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive examination of your home in order to offer you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written report on the building, complete with photographs 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 will take between one and a half hours and 2 hours on site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Aotea. In addition, we will spend 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 possible new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely aware of your options to make educated property decisions.

Don’t overpay for a house that’s going to give you headaches with future problems. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will give you expert advice on how you can proceed.

Depending on what a home investigation finds it is possible to use a report to help negotiate with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent says it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert friend believes it’s great. Do you really need to get it checked out?

If you’re buying a house without performing a pre purchase inspection and you end up with some costly problems that could be discovered, but you could severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the house resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by an qualified Aotea building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any future issues, and identify the areas where you can add value. It ensures home buyers do not face unpleasant surprise and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues or signs that the property has a leaky structure and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your house was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If the household was built in the 1980s, it might have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it poses, how it can be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Aotea

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas which may require repair.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review on the services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems like door and window penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring permit or consent.

The fact that you have the home inspection report available can help you make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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