Pre Purchase Building Inspections Aotea

Aotea Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Aotea house inspection report and you’ll be assured that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of the building inspectors are very precise. There is no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and will gladly contact you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These expert building reports for Aotea are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is fully certified and hold industrial quality indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly trained professionals. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

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

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of the property and offer you with a fair as well as honest comprehensive written report on the building that includes photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the home you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Aotea building inspector usually lasts between one and half and two hours at the site. We allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Aotea. In addition, we will spend additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as imaginable about the potential of your new home. You will be in a better position to negotiate by being fully well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t overpay for an home that’s likely to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can provide professional tips on how to move forward.

Based on what the completed jobs of a home investigation finds the house inspector may allow you to utilise a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if a report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it’s solidly built and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s nice. Are you required to check it out?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase and you find yourself with some costly issues that might be discovered, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home ended up with significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report from an certified Aotea building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any future problems and highlight areas to add value. It will ensure that home buyers don’t face any nasty shocks and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems, any signs that the house is not in good repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your household was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If your home was built in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it presents, how it could be removed, how long it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Aotea

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that could need some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study of the services to the property (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues such as door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your home inspection report available can help you make an informed choice going forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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