Pre Purchase Building Inspections Elderslea

Elderslea Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Elderslea home inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from One of our inspectors of buildings are highly complete. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and will gladly make calls to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. The professional building reports for Elderslea are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully certified and hold industry standard assurance for indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope for the very best. If your next home will be okay we can assist you to make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right cost, by using our Elderslea pre purchase building inspections.

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A Thorough Building & Home Inspection in Elderslea

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of your property in order to provide you with a fair as well as honest detailed written building report including photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the house you are purchasing is of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Elderslea building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections in Elderslea. This is followed by a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as possible regarding your prospective new property. You are in a better position to negotiate by being fully informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for the house that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems arise, and we can offer specialist advice on how you can proceed.

Based on the findings of an home inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if a report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent says it’s well-built and your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s nice. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you purchase a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you find yourself with some expensive problems that could have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting the possibility of pursuing damages if the house resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by a qualified Elderslea building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. It ensures house buyers don’t face unpleasant surprise and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the house is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this piping, in the event that you knew they were there.

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

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it presents, how it might be removed, how long it will take to remove, and the removal cost.

Buying a Home Or Commercial Building?

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Elderslea

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues which may require urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study of the services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high-risk and potential problems such as window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires permit or consent.

Having access to your house inspection report on hand can help you make an informed decision when moving forward in the process of completing your purchase.

Elderslea Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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