Pre Purchase Building Inspections Aotea

Aotea Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Aotea home inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report issued by One of our building inspectors are highly complete. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and are happy to call you to discuss your inspection. We cover 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. Our specialist building reports for Aotea are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and hold industry standard insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to spot out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope that your new home will be fine we’ll let you make sure you’re making the best choice at the right price with the help of our Aotea pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive examination of your home in order to offer you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written building report that includes photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the house you are purchasing has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Aotea building inspector usually lasts between one and half, and two hours at the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre purchase inspections in Aotea. This is followed by a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand to inform you as accurately as possible regarding your prospective new home. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation by being completely informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for a home that is going to give you headaches with future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can provide expert tips on how to proceed.

According to what the results of a home inspection uncovers depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a roadmap to plan future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s nice. Should you really check it out?

If you purchase a house without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase but you could find yourself with some expensive issues that may not have been identified, it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the home resulted in significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by a certified Aotea building inspector will show up any defects the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. It will make sure that home buyers don’t have any nasty unexpected costs and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues, any signs that the house is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if the home was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If your household was constructed in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert assistance on the danger it poses, the best way it could be removed, how long it will take to remove, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Aotea

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues which may need urgent attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A study of 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 potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of access to your home inspection report at hand will allow you to make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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