Pre Purchase Building Inspections Boulcott

Boulcott Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Boulcott house inspection report and you’ll be assured about the exact property you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from One of our inspectors of buildings is very precise. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and are happy to make calls to discuss the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide expert building reports in Boulcott are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and have an industry standard liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly skilled experts. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be fine, we can help you determine if you’re making best choice for the right price our Boulcott pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth examination of your home and provide you with a fair as well as sincere comprehensive written report on the building that includes photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the home you purchase is of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Boulcott building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Boulcott. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise yet understandable in an effort to inform you as accurately as possible regarding your prospective new home. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for the home that’s likely create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems arise, and we can offer professional guidance on how to move forward.

According to what an house inspection finds, you may be able make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if the report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it is well-built and your DIY expert friend believes it’s great. Do you really need to have it examined?

If you are buying a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you find yourself with some costly issues that might have been identified, you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages in the event that the home resulted in significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by a certified Boulcott building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. It assures house buyers do not encounter any nasty shocks and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the house is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your home was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If your home was constructed in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert assistance on the danger it poses, the best way it could be removed, the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Boulcott

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues which may require some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• An assessment of the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have the house inspection report at hand will help you make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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