Pre Purchase Building Inspections Crofton Downs

Crofton Downs Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Crofton Downs home inspection report, you will be certain about the exact property you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report issued by the one our inspectors of buildings are extremely thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a complete after-care service at no cost and will be happy to call you to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide expert building reports for Crofton Downs are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is completely certified and carry industrial standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly qualified professionals. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact you’ll be able to trust that the household will be fine, we can help you ensure that you’re making right decision, and at the right price with our Crofton Downs pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of the property along with provide you with an accurate and honest detailed written report of the construction that includes photos of any problem areas to assure you that the home you are purchasing is of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Crofton Downs building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on the site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Crofton Downs. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as best as imaginable about the potential of your new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for the household that’s likely cause you to have a headache with future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can give you specialist advice on how you can move forward.

Based on what you find in a home inspection uncovers it is possible make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent says it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s good. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you are buying a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you be left with costly problems that could have been discovered, but you may severely limit your options for claiming damages if the home ended up with a significant issue.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by an qualified Crofton Downs building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. This ensures house buyers do not encounter unpleasant unexpected costs and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We search for structural issues or any indication that the property is a leaky building 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 deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the home was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

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

Cladding made of Plaster: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it presents, how it might be removed, the length of time it will take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Crofton Downs

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

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A review on the solutions for the building (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

Having access to your home inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision going into the purchase.

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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