Pre Purchase Building Inspections Horokiwi

Horokiwi Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Horokiwi home inspection report, you will be certain about the exact property you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by an inspector of our inspectors of buildings are incredibly complete. Every detail is taken care of, making them a wise investment.

We provide a complete check-up free of charge and will be happy to contact you to discuss the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These specialist building reports for Horokiwi are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be completely certified and hold industry standard liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly skilled specialists. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be fine we’ll let you determine if you’re making right decision for the right price the help of our Horokiwi pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of the property in order to provide you with a fair and honest detailed written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any areas that are in need of attention to ensure that the house you are purchasing can be described as being of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Horokiwi building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Horokiwi. Then, we spend a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand to inform you as best as imaginable about your potential new property. You are in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are completely aware of your options to make educated property decisions.

Don’t overpay for a home that is going to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can offer specialist advice on how to move forward.

According to what an house inspection uncovers the house inspector may allow you use the report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s great. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you are buying a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could have been identified, you could severely limit the ability to claim damages if the house ended up with significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by an qualified Horokiwi building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify the areas where you are able to add value. It ensures home buyers do not face any nasty shocks and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We search for structural issues or signs that the house is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the household was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

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

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s to the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it poses, the very best way it could be removed, the length of time it will take to remove, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Horokiwi

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that could require some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study of the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard like door and window penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have your home inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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