Pre Purchase Building Inspections Island Bay

Island Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Island Bay home inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from One of our building inspectors is extremely complete. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and are happy to take calls to talk through the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The specialist building reports for Island Bay are comprehensive are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is completely qualified and carry an industry quality indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly qualified professionals. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the very best. If your next house is safe we can assist you to know if you’re making the right choice, for the right price the help of our Island Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of your property along with provide you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written report on the building that includes photos of any issues for you to be sure that the home that you purchase is of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Island Bay building inspector usually takes between one and a half, and two hours on the site. We allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Island Bay. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as possible about your possible new property. You are in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely informed to make informed property decisions.

Do not pay too much for a household that’s likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can give you professional guidance on how to move forward.

Depending on what you find in a house inspection finds the home inspector may allow you to utilise a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a roadmap to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

It’s great, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent reckons it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s fine. Do you really have to check it out?

If you purchase a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase it’s imaginable to be left with costly issues that might have been discovered, but you may severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home has significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report by a certified Island Bay building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any future problems and highlight points that will add value. It assures home buyers do not face any nasty shocks and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and identify any significant defects and any urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the property is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint, and areas that are damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if the home was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If your house was constructed in the early 80s , it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: In the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert advice about the risks it presents, how it could be removed, the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Island Bay

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could need some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review for the services on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential issues like window and door access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring permission or approval.

Having an inspection report from your house inspection report on hand will enable you to make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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