Pre Purchase Building Inspections Aro Valley

Aro Valley Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Aro Valley house inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report issued by One of Our building inspectors are incredibly precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and will be happy to make calls to discuss the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. The professional building reports in Aro Valley are detailed are simple to comprehend and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully qualified and carry an industry standard insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly qualified specialists. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact that your new home will be okay we’ll help you determine if you’re making best choice at the right price with the help of our Aro Valley pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of your property along with provide you with an accurate and honest detailed written report of the construction that includes photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the home you purchase is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Aro Valley building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Aro Valley. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand to inform you as best as imaginable about your possible new property. You put yourself in a better negotiating position when you are completely informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t pay too much for the house that’s going cause you to have a headache with future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can offer expert advice on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of the completed jobs of a house inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able to utilise a report to help you negotiate with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

It’s great, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it is well-built and your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s great. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre purchase inspection it’s imaginable to end up with some expensive problems that could have been identified, it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages if the home was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report by a qualified Aro Valley building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. It will ensure that house buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the property is in require of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the house was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

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

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional guidance on the risk it poses, how it might be removed, how long it will take to removeit, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Aro Valley

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that may need some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment on the solutions for the building (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard like door and window penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

Having your house inspection report available can help you make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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