Pre Purchase Building Inspections Aotea

Aotea Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Aotea house inspection report You will be aware of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report from the one the building inspectors are extremely detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and will contact you to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. The expert building reports for Aotea are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is fully certified and have an industry standard liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact for the very best. If your next household is safe we’ll let you determine if you’re making right choice, at the right price, with the help of our Aotea pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Aotea

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of the property and offer you with a fair and honest detailed written report of the construction and photos of any troublesome areas to ensure that the house you are buying can be described as being of the standard you expect.

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

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as possible about your potential new property. You will be in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are completely informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for an home that is going create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can offer specialist advice on how you can proceed.

According to what an home inspection uncovers, you may be able make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s fine. Should you really get it checked out?

If you are buying a house without performing a pre purchase inspection and you end up with some costly issues that might be discovered, but it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by a certified Aotea building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any future problems , and indicate areas that can be improved. It ensures home buyers don’t have unpleasant shocks and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

The property is inspected and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems, any signs that the property is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas that are damp or mould.

Expert Building Inspections Aotea

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the home was built in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed how long it will take to remove, and the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Aotea

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that could need remedial attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• An assessment for the solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard like door and window penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring permission or approval.

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

Aotea Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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