Pre Purchase Building Inspections Island Bay

Island Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report from the one our inspectors of buildings is highly detailed. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and will gladly take calls to talk through your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide specialist building reports for Island Bay are comprehensive are easy to understand and recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully certified and have an industry standard assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly qualified experts. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact that your new household will be okay, we can help you determine if you’re making right decision at the right cost, by using our Island Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough inspection of your property as well as offer you with a fair and sincere detailed written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas to ensure that the house you purchase has the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Island Bay building inspector usually will take between one and a half and two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Island Bay. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible about your potential new property. You put yourself in a better negotiating position by being fully in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for an home that is going be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can give you expert guidance on how to move forward.

Based on what you find in a house inspection reveals the home inspector may allow you use the report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly constructed and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s fine. Do you really need to get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a house without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you be left with costly issues that might have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages if the house was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building 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 any nasty surprises and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the house is in require of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If the home was built in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it poses, the best way it might be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Island Bay

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that might need remedial attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A study for the solutions that the household receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard like door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your house inspection report on hand will help you make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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