Pre Purchase Building Inspections Island Bay

Island Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Island Bay home inspection report and you’ll be assured about the exact property you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by an inspector of our inspectors of buildings is extremely precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We offer a complete check-up free of charge and will be happy to make calls to discuss the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the common problems such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide professional building reports for Island Bay are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and hold the industry standard indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly-trained specialists. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just depend on the fact for the very best. If your next home will be safe we’ll let you make sure you’re making the right choice, for the right price our Island Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth investigation of your property along with provide you with a fair as well as honest comprehensive written report on the building including photos of any areas that are in require of attention for you to be sure that the home you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Island Bay building inspector usually lasts between one and 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 Island Bay. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as best as possible about the potential of your new property. You are in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for the home that’s going cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can offer specialist advice on how you can proceed.

According to what a home inspection reveals it’s possible to utilise a report to help negotiate with the seller on price or repair. Even if a report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert friend believes it’s good. Do you really need to get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a house without conducting a prior purchase inspection it’s possible to be left with expensive problems that could have been discovered, but it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the house has an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report by an certified Island Bay building inspector will show up any defects the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify the areas where you are able to add value. This ensures home buyers do not encounter unpleasant shocks and gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems or signs that the property has a leaky structure or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your household was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard can leak. If the house was built in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in the location, seek professional guidance on the risk it poses, how it can be removed, how long it would take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Island Bay

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that might need remedial attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment for the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues like window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

A copy of your home inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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