Pre Purchase Building Inspections Island Bay

Island Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Island Bay house inspection report and you’ll be assured about the exact property you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by One of the building inspectors is highly thorough. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will take calls to talk through your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our professional building reports for Island Bay are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be completely certified and have industry quality liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly-trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the best. If your next home is safe we can assist you to know if you’re making the best choice for the right price our Island Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive examination of your home as well as provide you with a fair and honest comprehensive written building report and photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the house you are purchasing will be of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Island Bay building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours on the site. But, we will allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections in Island Bay. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise yet understandable in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible about the potential of your new home. You are in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for the household that’s likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can provide specialist advice on how to proceed.

According to what you find in a house inspection finds it is possible to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

You’ve found one that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it is well-built and your DIY expert friend believes it’s good. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you are buying a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection but you could end up owning some pretty costly problems that could be discovered, but you may severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the home ended up with a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by an qualified Island Bay building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight areas to add value. This assures home buyers don’t have any nasty surprises and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues, any signs that the building is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your house was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If your home was constructed in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it presents, how it can 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 identify any issues which may need remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment for the solutions 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 potential problems such as window and door penetrations as well as 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 permission or approval.

A copy of an inspection report from your house inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed decision moving ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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