Pre Purchase Building Inspections Island Bay

Island Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Island Bay home inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by the one our inspectors of buildings are incredibly detailed. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and are happy to call you to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide expert building reports in Island Bay are detailed are easy to understand and are recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be completely certified and carry the industry standard insures indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly qualified specialists. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope the new household will be fine we’ll help you know if you’re making the right decision at the right price with our Island Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough investigation of your property and provide you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report of the construction that includes photos of any areas that are in require of attention to ensure that the house you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Island Bay building inspector usually lasts between one and half and two hours on the site. But, we’ll allow maximum two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Island Bay. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your potential new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are fully in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for an house which is likely create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and offer expert advice on how you can proceed.

Depending on what the results of a home investigation finds, you may be able to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or repair. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly built and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s nice. Are you required to get it checked?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection it’s imaginable to end up owning some pretty costly problems that could be discovered, but you could severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the home resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by a qualified Island Bay building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. This will make sure that home buyers don’t face unpleasant surprises and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems and any indications that the property is in need of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the household was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If your house was constructed in the 80s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, the best way it might be removed, how long it would take to removeit, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Island Bay

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

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of services that the household receives (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high-risk and potential problems like window and door access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires permission or approval.

A copy of access to your home inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed choice going forward to complete your purchase.

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

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