Pre Purchase Building Inspections Island Bay

Island Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Island Bay home inspection report, you will be certain about the exact property you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by the one the building inspectors are highly complete. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and are happy to contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. The expert building reports for Island Bay are detailed are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is fully qualified and hold industry quality liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly trained experts. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact that your new household is safe, we can help you determine if you’re making best choice at the right cost, by using our Island Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of the property in order to offer you with a fair and sincere detailed written report on the building and photos of any issues to give you assurance that the house that you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Island Bay building inspector usually takes between one and a half, and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections within Island Bay. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. You are in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely well-informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for the house that’s going cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can provide specialist advice on how you can proceed.

Based on the findings of the completed jobs of a house investigation finds the house inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it’s got everything you want. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly built and your DIY expert friend says it looks great. Do you really need to get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a home without performing a pre purchase inspection it is imaginable to be left with expensive problems that could have been identified, you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages in the event that the home resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report by an certified Island Bay building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. This makes sure that house buyers do not encounter any nasty unexpected costs and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues, any signs that the house is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your house was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If the home was constructed in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional advice on what risk it poses, how it might be removed, the time it would take to remove, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Island Bay

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that could require urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study of the services for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems like window and door access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your house inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed choice going into the purchase.

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

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