Pre Purchase Building Inspections Elderslea

Elderslea Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Elderslea house inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by one of our inspectors of buildings are highly complete. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service for free 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. The expert building reports in Elderslea are detailed are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is completely qualified and hold an industry quality indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to spot out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the very best. If your next home will be okay we’ll help you know if you’re making the right decision at the right price, with our Elderslea pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough inspection of your property along with offer you with a fair and honest detailed written report, complete with photographs of any problem areas to assure you that the home you are purchasing will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Elderslea building inspector usually takes between one and a half, and two hours at the site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Elderslea. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable about the potential of your new property. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for a house that’s going create headaches due to future problems. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can provide professional tips on how to proceed.

Based on what a home inspection reveals the house inspector may allow you to utilise a report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a roadmap for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

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 solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s good. Do you really need to get it checked?

If you are buying a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you find yourself with some costly issues that might have been identified, it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from an qualified Elderslea building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. It assures house buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the building is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

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

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it poses, how it can be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Elderslea

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that could need some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of services for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems like window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

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

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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