Pre Purchase Building Inspections Eastbourne

Eastbourne Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Eastbourne house inspection report you’ll be sure about the exact property you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by One of Our building inspectors is very complete. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and will take calls to talk through the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of typical issues, from the bathroom to the washing line. These specialist building reports for Eastbourne are comprehensive are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is fully certified and hold industry quality assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly trained experts. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the best. If your next home will be fine we’ll let you determine if you’re making right decision at the right price, with the help of our Eastbourne pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive examination of your home as well as provide you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written building report including photos of any problem areas to assure you that the house you are purchasing will be of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Eastbourne building inspector usually lasts between one and half, and two hours on the site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections in Eastbourne. In addition, we will spend additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible about your possible new home. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for the household which is likely create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will give you professional advice on how you can proceed.

According to what an house inspection uncovers depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to help you negotiate with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it’s well-built and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s nice. Should you really get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection it’s imaginable to end up with some costly problems that could have been identified, it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages if the house was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report from a qualified Eastbourne building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify the areas where you are able to add value. This will ensure that home buyers don’t face unpleasant unexpected costs and offers you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues, any signs that the house is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your household was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

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

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed, the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Eastbourne

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that may require some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study on the solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues like door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a authorisation or consent.

A copy of an inspection report from your house inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

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

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