Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kaiwharawhara

Kaiwharawhara Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Kaiwharawhara house inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from the one Our building inspectors is very detailed. There is no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and will be happy to contact you to discuss your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. The professional building reports for Kaiwharawhara are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and have an industry standard liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly qualified specialists. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope that your new home will be safe we can assist you to know if you’re making the right decision at the right price, with the help of our Kaiwharawhara pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive examination of your home and provide you with a fair as well as honest comprehensive written building report including photos of any areas that are in need of attention for you to be sure that the home you are buying is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Kaiwharawhara building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Kaiwharawhara. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are detailed yet understandable to inform you as best as imaginable about your potential new home. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for an house that is going cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can offer specialist advice on how to move forward.

Based on what a home inspection reveals, you may be able make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or repair. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it is well-built and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s fine. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you find yourself with some costly issues that might have been identified, you could severely limit your options for claiming damages if the house has an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by a certified Kaiwharawhara building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any future problems , and indicate areas that can be improved. It will make sure that house buyers do not face any nasty unexpected costs and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems, any signs that the building is not in good repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your household was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If the household was constructed in the 80s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, how it might be removed, the time it would take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kaiwharawhara

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may need remedial attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study for the services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers such as window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

A copy of the home inspection report available can help you make an informed decision when moving forward in the project process of completing your purchase.

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

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