Pre Purchase Building Inspections Epuni

Epuni Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Epuni home inspection report, you will be certain about the exact property you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

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

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and are happy to take calls to talk through your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. The professional building reports for Epuni are detailed are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and carry industry quality indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly trained experts. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope that your new home will be okay, we can help you make sure you’re making the right decision for the right price our Epuni pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive investigation of your property as well as offer you with a fair as well as honest comprehensive written report of the construction including photos of any areas that are in require of attention to give you assurance that the house that you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Epuni building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours on site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Epuni. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible about your possible new home. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation by being completely informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for an home that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can provide specialist guidance on how to move forward.

Based on what you find in a house investigation finds the house inspector may allow you to use a report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it’s got everything you want. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend says it looks fine. Should you really get it checked out?

If you are buying a home without doing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up owning some pretty costly problems that could be discovered, but you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages in the event that the home has significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by a certified Epuni building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate areas that can be improved. It ensures home buyers don’t have any nasty unexpected costs 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 are looking for structural issues, any signs that the property is not in good repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

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Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the home was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If your household was built in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it presents, how it can be removed how long it will be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

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Our detailed pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas which may require urgent attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study of services to the property (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers like door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have access to your home inspection report available will help you make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

Epuni Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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