Pre Purchase Building Inspections Island Bay

Island Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an 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 an inspector of our inspectors of buildings are incredibly detailed. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment.

We offer a full check-up free of charge and will be happy to call you to discuss your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. The professional building reports for Island Bay are comprehensive are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully qualified and have the industry standard insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly-trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope that your new household is safe, we can help you ensure that you’re making right decision at the right price, with the help of our Island Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough inspection of the property in order to offer you with a fair as well as honest comprehensive written report on the building and photos of any problem areas for you to be sure that the house that you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Island Bay building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours at the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Island Bay. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are fully well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for an household that’s going create headaches due to future issues. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will give you professional advice on how you can proceed.

Depending on what you find in a home inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to help negotiate with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered an apartment that appears like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it is solidly built and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s fine. Should you really have it examined?

If you’re purchasing a house without performing a pre purchase inspection and you find yourself with some costly problems that could be discovered, but you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages in the event that the home resulted in significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by a certified Island Bay building inspector will highlight any flaws the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight the areas where you can add value. It ensures house buyers don’t have any nasty unexpected costs and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues, any signs that the house is in need of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard can leak. If your house was constructed in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

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

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional guidance on the risk it presents, how it can be removed the time it would be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Island Bay

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas which may require urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study for the services on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

A copy of access to your home inspection report at hand will help you make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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