Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kelburn

Kelburn Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Kelburn 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 the one the building inspectors are incredibly thorough. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our expert building reports for Kelburn are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

We are fully qualified and carry industry standard assurance for indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly-trained professionals. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new house is safe we can assist you to make sure you’re making the right decision for the right price our Kelburn pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough inspection of your property as well as offer you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written report on the building including photos of any troublesome areas to ensure that the home you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Kelburn building inspector usually takes between one and a half and 2 hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Kelburn. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your potential new home. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Do not pay too much for a house which is likely cause you to have a headache with future problems. We know exactly where common issues occur and offer expert guidance on how to move forward.

Based on what a home investigation finds, you may be able to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly built and your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s great. Do you really need to have it examined?

If you purchase a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection and you find yourself with some expensive problems that could have been identified, you could severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the home resulted in a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by a certified Kelburn building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, as well as any future problems and highlight areas to add value. It will make sure that house buyers don’t face unpleasant surprise and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues and any indications that the building has a leaky structure or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your house was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this piping, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If the home was constructed in the early 80s , it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional guidance on the risk it poses, how it might be removed, the time it would be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kelburn

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that might require repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment on the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems like window and door access points and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the initial construction requires a permission or approval.

The fact that you have the home inspection report at hand will help you make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

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

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