Pre Purchase Building Inspections Aotea

Aotea Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Aotea home inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by One of our inspectors of buildings is incredibly thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete check-up free of charge and will gladly call you to discuss the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, from the bathroom to the washing line. The specialist building reports in Aotea are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is completely certified and carry industrial quality indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly qualified experts. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope that your new household is safe we’ll 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 a thorough inspection of the property and provide you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written building report that includes photos of any issues to assure you that the house you are purchasing is of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Aotea building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours on site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Aotea. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable in an effort to inform you as accurately as possible about your possible new property. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely well-informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for the home which is likely to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can offer expert advice on how to proceed.

Based on what you find in a house inspection finds it’s possible to use a report to help you negotiate with the seller on price or repairs. Even if a report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

You’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly built and your DIY expert friend says it looks fine. Should you really have it examined?

If you’re purchasing a house without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase it is possible to find yourself with some expensive problems that could be identified, but you could severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house resulted in significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by an qualified Aotea building inspector will show up any defects the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. This will make sure that home buyers don’t face any nasty unexpected costs and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems or signs that the building is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

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

The Plaster monolithic style: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in an address, you should seek out expert assistance on the danger it poses, how it might be removed, how long it would take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Aotea

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that could require remedial attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment on the services on the premises (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard like door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have access to your house inspection report at hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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