Pre Purchase Building Inspections Heretaunga

Heretaunga Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Heretaunga house inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from One of Our building inspectors are extremely complete. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a complete 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 the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our expert building reports for Heretaunga are detailed are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully certified and carry industrial standard assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly-trained experts. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be safe we’ll let you make sure you’re making the right decision at the right price with our Heretaunga pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive investigation of your property as well as provide you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written report of the construction including photos of any areas that are in need of attention to give you assurance that the home you are purchasing is of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Heretaunga building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and two hours at the site. We allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Heretaunga. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as accurately as possible about your possible new home. You will be in a better position to negotiate by being fully aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for an household which is likely to give you headaches with future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and provide specialist tips on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of the results of a home inspection reveals, you may be able make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the seller about price or repair. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s good. Do you really need to get it checked out?

If you are buying a house without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up with some costly issues that might have been discovered, but it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages if the home has significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report by an qualified Heretaunga building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight areas to add value. It assures house buyers don’t have any nasty shocks and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues and problems caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the building is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your house was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the home was constructed in the early 80s it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed, the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Heretaunga

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that might require repair.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A review of services on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers such as door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires permission or approval.

A copy of an inspection report from your home inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision going forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

What Is 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 & Roof Cavity
• The Hot Water Cylinder
• Paths & Driveway
• Building Insulation
• Flooring
• Moisture Detection