Pre Purchase Building Inspections Island Bay

Island Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Island Bay house inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from One of our inspectors of buildings is highly complete. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment.

We offer a complete check-up free of charge and will gladly make calls to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and We inspect for hundreds the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our specialist building reports in Island Bay are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully certified and have industrial standard insures indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly-trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the home will be safe, we can help you determine if you’re making right choice, for the right price our Island Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of the property in order to provide you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written report including photos of any areas that are in require of attention to assure you that the home you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Island Bay building inspector usually is between one half and 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections within Island Bay. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand to provide you with as much information as possible about your possible new property. You are in a better position to negotiate by being fully well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for the house that’s likely to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can provide professional tips on how to proceed.

Depending on what you find in a house investigation finds, you may be able use the report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend says it looks great. Should you really get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a home without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could be left with costly problems that could have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting the possibility of pursuing damages if the home ended up with significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report from a certified Island Bay building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate areas that can be improved. It assures home buyers do not encounter unpleasant shocks and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

The property is inspected and identify any significant defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems, any signs that the property is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

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

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the household was built in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in an address, you should seek out expert guidance on the risk it presents, how it can be removed, how long it would take to remove, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Island Bay

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that might require some attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A review of the services that the home receives (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have the home inspection report available will help you make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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