Pre Purchase Building Inspections Island Bay

Island Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Island Bay house inspection report and you’ll be assured that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report issued by the one Our building inspectors is highly detailed. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a complete check-up free of charge and will take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide expert building reports for Island Bay are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is completely qualified and carry industrial standard indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly trained experts. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope the new home will be safe we’ll let you make sure you’re making the right decision for the right price the help of our Island Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of your property along with provide you with a fair as well as sincere detailed written report on the building, complete with photographs of any problem areas for you to be sure that the house that you purchase has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Island Bay building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours at the site. We allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Island Bay. This is followed by a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as possible regarding your prospective new home. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are fully well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Do not pay too much for the house that’s likely cause you to have a headache with future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can provide expert tips on how to move forward.

According to what a house investigation finds, you may be able use the report to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

You’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is solidly built and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s good. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up with some expensive problems that could have been discovered, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the house resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by an certified Island Bay building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. This ensures house buyers don’t have any nasty unexpected costs and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We search for structural issues and any indications that the property is not in good repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the home was constructed 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 pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If your house was constructed in the 1980s, it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be placed on roofs, ceilings, underneath lino, or fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, the very best way it can be removed, how long it will be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Island Bay

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may require repair.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• An assessment of solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard like door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have access to your house inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed decision when moving ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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