Pre Purchase Building Inspections Aotea

Aotea Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Aotea home inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

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

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and are happy to take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These expert building reports in Aotea are detailed are easy to understand and are recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are completely qualified and hold industrial standard liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope that your new household will be safe, we can help you make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right price with our Aotea pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Aotea

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of your property in order to provide you with a fair and honest detailed written building report, complete with photographs of any issues to give you assurance that the home you are purchasing has the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Aotea building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Aotea. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable in an effort to inform you as best as possible regarding your prospective new property. You put yourself in a better negotiating position when you are fully aware of your options to make educated property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for the home which is likely to give you headaches with future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can give you specialist tips on how to proceed.

According to what a home investigation finds it’s possible make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend says it looks nice. Are you required to have it examined?

If you’re purchasing a house without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could have been identified, you may severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the house ended up with significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by a qualified Aotea building inspector will show up any defects the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. This ensures home buyers do not face unpleasant unexpected costs and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues or any indication that the house is in require of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

Expert Building Inspections Aotea

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If your house was constructed in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed, how long it would take to remove, and the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Aotea

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that could need urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A review on the solutions for the building (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems like door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the initial construction requires a permission or approval.

The fact that you have the house inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

Aotea Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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