Pre Purchase Building Inspections Horokiwi

Horokiwi Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Horokiwi home inspection report You will be aware of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A report on a building from one of our building inspectors are highly thorough. No stone is left unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and will be happy to call you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and We inspect for hundreds typical issues, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The professional building reports for Horokiwi are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be completely certified and carry industry quality assurance for indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly skilled specialists. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope for the very best. If your next house is safe we’ll let you know if you’re making the right decision at the right cost, by using our Horokiwi pre purchase building inspections.

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A Thorough Building & Home Inspection in Horokiwi

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of your property as well as provide you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written report of the construction including photos of any problem areas to ensure that the home that you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Horokiwi building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and two hours at the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Horokiwi. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable in an effort to inform you as clearly as possible about your possible new home. You will be in a better position to negotiate by being fully informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for an household that’s likely create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will provide expert advice on how you can proceed.

Based on the findings of an house inspection reveals, you may be able to use a report to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s great. Should you really check it out?

If you purchase a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase it is imaginable to find yourself with some costly problems that could have been identified, you may severely limit your ability to seek damages if the home ended up with a significant issue.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by an qualified Horokiwi building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify the areas where you can add value. It ensures home buyers do not face unpleasant surprises and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues , and any problems caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues, any signs that the property is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

Expert Building Inspections Horokiwi

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your house was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If your house was constructed in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it poses, how it can be removed how long it will require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Horokiwi

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that may require some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• An assessment of the solutions that the home receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems such as door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the basic service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have access to your house inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision going forward in the project process of completing your purchase.

Horokiwi Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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