Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kaiwharawhara

Kaiwharawhara Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Kaiwharawhara house inspection report, you will be certain about the exact property you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report issued by One of the building inspectors are highly precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and will contact you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide professional building reports in Kaiwharawhara are detailed are simple to comprehend and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully qualified and carry industry standard insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope for the best. If your next home will be fine we’ll help you know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right cost, by using our Kaiwharawhara pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of your property as well as offer you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report of the construction that includes photos of any areas that are in need of attention to give you assurance that the home that you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Kaiwharawhara building inspector usually will take between one and a half and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections in Kaiwharawhara. Then, we spend a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible regarding your prospective new home. It puts you in a better negotiating position in the event that you are fully well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for a home which is likely cause you to have a headache with future problems. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will offer specialist advice on how you can proceed.

According to what a home inspection reveals it’s possible make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

You’ve found a property that looks like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s great. Should you really get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection, not only could you be left with expensive problems that could have been discovered, but it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the home ended up with significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by a qualified Kaiwharawhara building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight areas to add value. This makes sure that home buyers don’t face unpleasant surprise and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the building is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard can leak. If the household was constructed in the 1980s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional advice about the risks it poses, how it can be removed, how long it would be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kaiwharawhara

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas which may need urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of the solutions that the household receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues like door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

In the event that you do not have the home inspection report available will allow you to make an informed choice going forward in the process of completing your purchase.

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

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