Pre Purchase Building Inspections Aotea

Aotea Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Aotea home inspection report You will be aware of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of our building inspectors is very complete. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete after-care service at no cost and are happy to call you to discuss the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide specialist building reports for Aotea are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and hold industry standard insures indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just rely on the fact you’ll be able to trust that the household is safe, we can help you know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right price, with 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 as well as honest detailed written report and photos of any areas that are in require of attention to ensure that the home that you purchase is of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Aotea building inspector usually takes between one and a half, and two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Aotea. Then, we spend a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough, yet easy to understand in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible regarding your prospective new property. You are in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Do not pay too much for a house that’s going cause you to have a headache with future issues. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can give you specialist advice on how to proceed.

Depending on what the results of a house investigation finds, you may be able use the report to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if a report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s good. Do you really have to check it out?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase it’s imaginable to end up with some expensive problems that could have been discovered, but you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the house resulted in a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by an certified Aotea building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. It will ensure that home buyers don’t have any nasty shocks and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues, any signs that the property is in need of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas that are damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your home was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

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

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it poses, the best way it can be removed the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Aotea

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that might require some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A review of the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard like door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have the home inspection report at hand can help you make an informed decision moving forward in the project process of completing your purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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