Pre Purchase Building Inspections Breaker Bay

Breaker Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Breaker Bay house inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by an inspector of our building inspectors are incredibly thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge 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 common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide specialist building reports for Breaker Bay are comprehensive are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and carry industrial standard insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope for the best. If your next home will be safe we’ll let you make sure you’re making the right decision at the right price with the help of our Breaker Bay pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Breaker Bay

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough examination of your home as well as offer you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report on the building and photos of any areas that are in require of attention to ensure that the home you are purchasing has the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Breaker Bay building inspector usually will take between one and a half, and 2 hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Breaker Bay. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable to provide you with as much information as imaginable about the potential of your new property. You are in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for a household which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will offer expert advice on how you can proceed.

Based on the findings of the completed jobs of a home inspection finds it’s possible to use a report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or even repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it’s got everything you want. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend believes it’s great. Should you really check it out?

If you are buying a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you be left with costly issues that might have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages if the house was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by an qualified Breaker Bay building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate areas that can be improved. It will ensure that home buyers do not encounter unpleasant unexpected costs and offers you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues and problems caused by gradual deterioration. We look for structural problems, any signs that the building is in require of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

Expert Building Inspections Breaker Bay

Red Flags & Warning Signs

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the household was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If the household was constructed in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert assistance on the danger it poses, the best way it can be removed, the time it would take to removeit, and the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Breaker Bay

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that might need urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A study on the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers such as door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

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

Breaker Bay Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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