Pre Purchase Building Inspections Epuni

Epuni Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Epuni home inspection report and you’ll be assured that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of Our building inspectors are highly complete. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a complete after-care service at no cost and will gladly call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most frequent problems, such as the toilet to your washing machine. The professional building reports in Epuni are detailed are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is completely qualified and carry industrial quality liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new household is safe we’ll help you know if you’re making the best choice at the right price, with the help of our Epuni pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of the property and offer you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report including photos of any areas that are in require of attention for you to be sure that the home you are purchasing is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Epuni building inspector usually will take between one and a half, and two hours on the site. We allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Epuni. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible regarding your prospective new home. It puts you in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for the household that’s likely to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and provide expert advice on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of an house inspection reveals it’s possible to use a report to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it’s got everything you want. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s good. Are you required to get it checked?

If you are buying a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you find yourself with some costly issues that might have been discovered, but you may severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the house was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by an certified Epuni building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any future issues, and identify the areas where you are able to add value. This ensures home buyers don’t have any nasty unexpected costs and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues and any indications that the house is in require of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if the house was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If your house was built in the 80s, it may have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It could be found placed on roofs, ceilings, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it poses, the very best way it might be removed, the time it would take to removeit, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Epuni

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas which may need remedial attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A review of services that the house receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems such as door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the initial construction requires a authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your house inspection report at hand will help you make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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