Pre Purchase Building Inspections Island Bay

Island Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Island Bay house inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are buying before you put your offer in.

A building report issued by One of our building inspectors is extremely complete. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and will gladly make calls to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the most frequent problems, such as the toilet to your washing machine. These expert building reports for Island Bay are comprehensive are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and have the industry standard indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly trained specialists. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope that your new home will be fine we can assist you to make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right cost, by using the help of our Island Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of your property in order to offer you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written building report that includes photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the home that you purchase has the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Island Bay building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on site. However, we permit 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 precise yet understandable to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your potential new property. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate by being fully aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Don’t overpay for the home that’s likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and provide professional advice on how you can proceed.

Based on what an house inspection finds, you may be able to utilise a report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it’s got everything you want. A real estate agent believes it’s well-built and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s fine. Do you really have to check it out?

If you purchase a home without conducting a prior purchase inspection, not only could you end up with some costly problems that could be identified, but it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the home was to be stricken with a significant issue.

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

We check the entire property and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues, any signs that the house is in require of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

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

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If your home was constructed in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, the very best way it can be removed how long it would be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Island Bay

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might require some attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A review for the solutions for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues like window and door penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires permit or consent.

A copy of your home inspection report in hand can help you make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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