Pre Purchase Building Inspections Aotea

Aotea Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Aotea house inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report issued by One of the building inspectors is extremely detailed. There is no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and are happy to call you to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide specialist building reports in Aotea are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be completely certified and carry industrial quality assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope that your new house will be safe we’ll help you determine if you’re making right choice, for the right price our Aotea pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of the property as well as provide you with a fair and honest detailed written report that includes photos of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the home you are purchasing can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Aotea building inspector usually is between one half and two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Aotea. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend to inform you as accurately as possible about the potential of your new property. You are in a better negotiating position in the event that you are fully well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for a household that’s going cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems arise, and we can give you professional advice on how you can move forward.

Based on what you find in a house inspection finds it’s possible to utilise a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if a report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it’s well-built and your DIY expert friend believes it’s great. Should you really check it out?

If you’re buying a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase it’s imaginable to be left with expensive issues that may not be identified, but you may severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house has significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by a certified Aotea building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. It ensures home buyers don’t have unpleasant shocks and gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the property is in require of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your household was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If your household was built in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it poses, how it can be removed, how long it will take to remove, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Aotea

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may require urgent attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study on the services that the home receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential issues like window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your home inspection report on hand will enable you to make an informed decision when moving forward in the process of completing your purchase.

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

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