Pre Purchase Building Inspections Elderslea

Elderslea Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Elderslea house inspection report You will be aware of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A report on a building from one of our building inspectors are very precise. No stone is left unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and will gladly contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide professional building reports for Elderslea are comprehensive are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is fully certified and hold industrial quality indemnity insurance. 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 rely on the fact you’ll be able to trust that the house will be safe we can assist you to determine if you’re making right decision at the right price with the help of our Elderslea pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Elderslea

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of the property along with provide you with a fair as well as honest detailed written building report including photos of any problem areas for you to be sure that the house you are purchasing can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Elderslea building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and 2 hours on site. But, we will allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Elderslea. In addition, we will spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise yet understandable to inform you as clearly as imaginable about your potential new home. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for the home that’s going cause you to have a headache with future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can provide expert advice on how you can move forward.

Based on the findings of you find in a home inspection uncovers the house inspector may allow you to utilise a report to help negotiate with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional friend believes it’s nice. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you are buying a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up with some costly problems that could be discovered, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home ended up with significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report from a qualified Elderslea building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight points that will add value. It assures home buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprises and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems or signs that the building is in require of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your household was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

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

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, how it might be removed, the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Elderslea

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that could need some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review for the services for the building (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers like door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring permit or consent.

Having the home inspection report on hand can help you make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

Elderslea Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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