Pre Purchase Building Inspections Island Bay

Island Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Island Bay home inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of our inspectors of buildings is extremely detailed. Every detail is taken care of, making them a wise investment.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and are happy to call you to discuss the inspection. We adhere to 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. We provide expert building reports for Island Bay are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is completely certified and hold the industry quality indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new household is safe we’ll let you know if you’re making the right decision for the right price the help of our Island Bay pre purchase building inspections.

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A Thorough Building & Home Inspection in Island Bay

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of the property and offer you with a fair as well as sincere comprehensive written report that includes photos of any problem areas to assure you that the home you purchase is of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Island Bay building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections in Island Bay. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable to inform you as accurately as imaginable about the potential of your new property. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely informed to make informed property decisions.

Do not pay too much for the household that’s going to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can provide specialist tips on how to move forward.

According to what the results of a home inspection uncovers, you may be able use the report to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly built and your DIY professional friend believes it’s fine. Are you required to get it checked?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase it’s possible to end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not be identified, but it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages if the home resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by a qualified Island Bay building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify points that will add value. This makes sure that house buyers don’t have any nasty unexpected costs and gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

The property is inspected and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues or any indication that the property has a leaky structure or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas that are damp or mould.

Thorough Building Inspections Island Bay

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the household was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If the home was built in the early 80s , it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in an address, you should seek out expert assistance on the danger it presents, how it can be removed, how long it would be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Island Bay

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that might require repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment for the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

Having an inspection report from your home inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving ahead to finish your purchase.

Island Bay Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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