Pre Purchase Building Inspections Island Bay

Island Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Island Bay home inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from the one Our building inspectors are extremely detailed. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and are happy to make calls to discuss your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide expert building reports for Island Bay are detailed are simple to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are completely qualified and have industry standard assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly trained specialists. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just rely on the fact for the very best. If your next house is safe we’ll let you know if you’re making the right choice, at the right price, with the help of our Island Bay pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Island Bay

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of your property along with offer you with a fair and sincere detailed written building report including photos of any problem areas to assure you that the house you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Island Bay building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours at the site. We allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Island Bay. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as possible regarding your prospective new property. It puts you in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are completely aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for the house that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of 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 what the results of a house inspection reveals, you may be able make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if the report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is solidly built and your DIY expert friend believes it’s fine. Should you really get it checked?

If you are buying a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you find yourself with some expensive issues that may not have been identified, it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the home ended up with significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by a certified Island Bay building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any future problems and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. This assures home buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and offers you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the property is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Island Bay

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the house was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If your home was constructed in the 1980s, it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found placed on roofs, ceilings, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, how it could be removed, the length of time it will take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Island Bay

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues which may need urgent attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study of solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard like door and window penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring 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 when moving forward in the project process of completing your purchase.

Island Bay Home Inspections Are What We Do

What's Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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