Pre Purchase Building Inspections Crofton Downs

Crofton Downs Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Crofton Downs house inspection report You will be aware of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report from one of our building inspectors are extremely detailed. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and will be happy to take calls to talk through the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The specialist building reports for Crofton Downs are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

We are fully certified and have an industry quality assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly trained professionals. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact that your new home will be fine, we can help you know if you’re making the right choice, at the right cost, by using our Crofton Downs pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Crofton Downs

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of the property and provide you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written building report, complete with photographs of any areas that are in need of attention to give you assurance that the home you are purchasing has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Crofton Downs building inspector usually takes between one and a half and 2 hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections in Crofton Downs. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend to provide you with as much information as possible about the potential of your new home. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully well-informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for an house that’s going 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 to proceed.

Based on the findings of a home investigation finds the house inspector may allow you use the report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend believes it’s fine. Should you really check it out?

If you’re buying a home without performing a pre purchase inspection and you be left with costly problems that could be discovered, but you could severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house ended up with significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report by an qualified Crofton Downs building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight areas to add value. This makes sure that home buyers don’t have unpleasant shocks and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems or signs that the property is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

Expert Building Inspections Crofton Downs

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: You should look 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 will not cover any damage caused by this piping, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If the house was constructed in the early 80s , it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is discovered in the location, seek professional assistance on the danger it poses, how it can be removed, how long it will take to remove, and the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Crofton Downs

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may need urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A review on the solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers such as window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

A copy of the house inspection report available will allow you to make an informed choice going forward in the process of completing your purchase.

Crofton Downs Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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