Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kelburn

Kelburn Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Kelburn house inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from an inspector of our building inspectors is very detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and will gladly take calls to talk through the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. The expert building reports in Kelburn are detailed are simple to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is fully certified and hold industry standard insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly trained specialists. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the household is safe we’ll let you ensure that you’re making best choice at the right price, with our Kelburn pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive investigation of your property as well as offer you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report on the building and photos of any issues to assure you that the home you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Kelburn building inspector usually takes between one and a half, and two hours at the site. We allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Kelburn. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

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

Don’t overpay for a household that’s going to give you headaches with future issues. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will give you professional guidance on how to proceed.

According to what you find in a home investigation 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 detects minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s fine. Do you really have to check it out?

If you are buying a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase it’s possible to end up with some costly issues that might be identified, but you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages if the home resulted in a significant issue.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by an qualified Kelburn building inspector will highlight any flaws the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify the areas where you are able to add value. It assures house buyers don’t have any nasty surprises and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

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

Warnings & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the household was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If your household was constructed in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it poses, how it can be removed how long it will take to removeit, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kelburn

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might need remedial attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment for the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems such as door and window penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the initial construction requires a authorisation or consent.

A copy of your home inspection report available can help you make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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