Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kelburn

Kelburn Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Kelburn home inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by One of Our building inspectors are extremely detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will make calls to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our professional building reports in Kelburn are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

We are completely qualified and carry industry standard insures indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly-trained specialists. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just depend on the fact you’ll be able to trust that the household is safe we can assist you to ensure that you’re making right decision for the right price our Kelburn pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive investigation of your property in order to provide you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written building report including photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the home you are buying will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Kelburn 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 standard pre-purchase inspections inside Kelburn. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend to inform you as best as possible about your potential new home. It puts you in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are completely in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for the household that’s going to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can offer specialist advice on how to proceed.

According to what an home inspection uncovers depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend says it looks good. Should you really get it checked?

If you purchase a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up with some expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting the possibility of pursuing damages if the house has significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by a certified Kelburn building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight the areas where you can add value. It ensures house buyers don’t face unpleasant surprises and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the property is in need of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the home was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If your house was built in the 80s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, how it could be removed, the time it would take to remove, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kelburn

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that could require remedial attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study of the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring permit or consent.

A copy of access to your house inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

What's Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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