Pre Purchase Building Inspections Birchville

Birchville Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Birchville house inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by one of our building inspectors are extremely complete. No stone is left unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete after-care service at no cost and are happy to call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most frequent problems, such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our specialist building reports for Birchville are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are completely certified and carry industry standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope for the very best. If your next home will be okay we’ll let you know if you’re making the right decision, and for the right price the help of our Birchville pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive investigation of your property along with offer you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written building report including photos of any problem areas for you to be sure that the house that you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Birchville building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Birchville. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand to inform you as clearly as imaginable about the potential of your new home. You are in a better negotiating position when you are fully informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for a house that’s likely cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can give you professional advice on how you can proceed.

Based on what you find in a house inspection uncovers, you may be able make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the seller about price or repair. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly built and your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s good. Are you required to check it out?

If you’re purchasing a home without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could find yourself with some expensive problems that could have been identified, it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the home ended up with significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by a certified Birchville building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. It ensures house buyers don’t face unpleasant surprises and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and look for any serious flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We search for structural issues or any indication that the building is in require of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this piping, even if you were aware that they were there.

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

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos products: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it poses, how it can be removed the length of time it will take to remove, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Birchville

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

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review of the solutions on the premises (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

Having the house inspection report at hand will help you make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

What's Included 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
• The Hot Water Heater
• Driveway & Paths
• House Insulation
• Flooring
• Detection of Moisture