Pre Purchase Building Inspections Island Bay

Island Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Island Bay home inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of our inspectors of buildings are extremely precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and are happy to take calls to talk through your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. These specialist building reports in Island Bay are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is fully certified and carry industrial standard insures indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are undertaken by highly qualified specialists. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope the new household will be fine we’ll let you ensure that you’re making right decision for the right price our Island Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth examination of your home in order to provide you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written building report and photos of any issues to ensure that the house you are purchasing is of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Island Bay building inspector usually is between one half and two hours on site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre purchase inspections in Island Bay. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough, yet easy to understand to inform you as clearly as imaginable about your potential new property. It puts you in a better position to negotiate when you are completely aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for a house that is going to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can provide specialist advice on how you can move forward.

Depending on what a home investigation finds, you may be able to utilise a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly built and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s fine. Should you really get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you be left with expensive problems that could have been identified, you could severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the house ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by an qualified Island Bay building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. This makes sure that home buyers do not face unpleasant surprises and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and look for any serious flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems or signs that the building is not in good repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

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

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it presents, how it might be removed, how long 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 could need urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of services to the property (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems like door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

Having the home inspection report at hand will allow you to make an informed decision when moving forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

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

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