Pre Purchase Building Inspections Aotea

Aotea Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Aotea house inspection report, you will be certain of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

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

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and are happy to contact you to discuss the findings of 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. The expert building reports for Aotea are comprehensive are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully certified and carry the industry standard assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly skilled experts. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new household is safe we can assist you to make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right price with our Aotea pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of your property in order to offer you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report that includes photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the home you are purchasing can be described as being of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Aotea building inspector usually will take between one and a half and two hours on the site. But, we’ll allow maximum two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Aotea. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your possible new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for the household that’s likely to give you headaches with future issues. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can give you professional guidance on how to proceed.

Depending on what an home inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or even repairs. Even if the report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly built and your DIY specialist friend says it looks great. Are you required to check it out?

If you are buying a home without doing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you be left with costly problems that could have been identified, you may severely limit your ability to seek damages if the home ended up with significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report from an certified Aotea building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. This assures house buyers do not face any nasty surprise and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by gradual deterioration. We search for structural issues or signs that the building is in require of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the home was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If the house was constructed in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it poses, how it can be removed, the time it would take to remove, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Aotea

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might require some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment on the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers such as window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

Having access to your house inspection report on hand can help you make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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