Pre Purchase Building Inspections Island Bay

Island Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Island Bay house inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from One of the building inspectors are highly detailed. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and are happy to make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our specialist building reports in Island Bay are comprehensive are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is fully qualified and have the industry quality liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly trained specialists. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope the new home will be okay we’ll help you determine if you’re making right choice, at the right cost, by using the help of our Island Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough investigation of your property and offer you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written building report including photos of any problem areas to assure you that the house you purchase is of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Island Bay building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Island Bay. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough, yet easy to understand to inform you as best as possible about your potential new home. You put yourself in a better negotiating position in the event that you are fully aware of your options to make educated property decisions.

Do not pay too much for a house that is going cause you to have a headache with future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can provide professional advice on how you can move forward.

Based on the findings of you find in a home inspection reveals it is possible to use a report to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. A real estate agent believes it is well-built and your DIY expert friend believes it’s great. Do you really have to check it out?

If you purchase a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up with some expensive problems that could be discovered, but you may severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house resulted in a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report by a qualified Island Bay building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight areas to add value. It makes sure that home buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues or any indication that the property is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If the house was built in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it poses, the very best way it could be removed, the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Island Bay

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that could require some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study of solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high-risk and potential problems like window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have access to your home inspection report available can help you make an informed decision moving ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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