Pre Purchase Building Inspections Hongoeka

Hongoeka Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Hongoeka house inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by an inspector of Our building inspectors is extremely complete. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and will gladly make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, such as the toilet to your washing machine. These expert building reports for Hongoeka are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be completely certified and carry industrial quality assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly qualified professionals. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new house will be okay we’ll help you know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right price with the help of our Hongoeka pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough investigation of your property in order to offer you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report, complete with photographs of any problem areas to assure you that the house you purchase has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Hongoeka building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on the site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections in Hongoeka. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise yet understandable to inform you as accurately as possible about your possible new property. You are in a better position to negotiate by being completely well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t overpay for the household that’s likely cause you to have a headache with future problems. We know exactly where common problems arise, and we can give you professional guidance on how to proceed.

According to what the completed jobs of a house inspection uncovers, you may be able to utilise a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you can still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend says it looks fine. Do you really need to have it examined?

If you’re purchasing a house without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you find yourself with some expensive problems that could have been discovered, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the house resulted in a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report by a qualified Hongoeka building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight the areas where you can add value. This will ensure that house buyers do not encounter any nasty surprises and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by gradual deterioration. We search for structural issues, any signs that the property is in require of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the household was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If your household was constructed in the 80s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert assistance on the danger it poses, how it can be removed, the time it would take to remove, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Hongoeka

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that might require urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment for the services to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your home inspection report at hand will help you make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

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

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