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 what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by one of our inspectors of buildings is very complete. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and are happy to take calls to talk through your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide expert building reports for Island Bay are detailed are easy to comprehend and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is fully certified and hold industrial quality indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact for the best. If your next home is 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.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Island Bay

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive examination of your home along with offer you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written report that includes photos of any troublesome areas to assure you that the home you are buying will be of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Island Bay building inspector usually takes between one and a half, and two hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Island Bay. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend to provide you with as much information as imaginable about the potential of your new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are fully well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Do not pay too much for the household that’s likely cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will provide specialist tips on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of a home inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend says it looks fine. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you’re buying a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection but you could be left with costly problems that could have been identified, you may severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the house ended up with a significant issue.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by a certified Island Bay building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify points that will add value. This assures house buyers don’t have unpleasant unexpected costs and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems and any indications that the building is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Thorough Building Inspections Island Bay

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

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

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the house was constructed in the 1980s, it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos products: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to 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 poses, the very best way it can be removed, how long it would require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Island Bay

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

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A study on the solutions that the home receives (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers like door and window penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of the home inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed choice going forward to complete your purchase.

Island Bay Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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