Pre Purchase Building Inspections Island Bay

Island Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Island Bay home inspection report, you will be certain of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by one of the building inspectors is very complete. No stone is left unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete check-up free of charge and will make calls to discuss the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These specialist building reports in Island Bay are comprehensive are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and hold an industry quality assurance for indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly trained professionals. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new house will be safe we’ll help you ensure that you’re making right decision at the right cost, by using the help of our Island Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of the property in order to provide you with a fair as well as honest detailed written building report and photos of any issues to ensure that the home that you purchase is of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Island Bay building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours at the site. But, we will allow maximum two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Island Bay. Then, we spend a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your possible new home. It puts you in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully aware of your options to make educated property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for an house that is going be a source of headaches in the event of future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and give you expert advice on how to proceed.

According to what the completed jobs of a house inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a roadmap to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

You’ve found an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly built and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s good. Should you really check it out?

If you’re purchasing a house without doing a pre purchase inspection it’s possible to end up with some costly issues that might have been discovered, but you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the house resulted in significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by an qualified Island Bay building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. It ensures house buyers don’t have unpleasant unexpected costs and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues or any indication 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 damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your home was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

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

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it presents, how it could 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 pinpoint any areas that may require remedial attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study for the solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high-risk and potential problems like door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have your house inspection report in hand will help you make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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