Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kelburn

Kelburn Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Kelburn house inspection report You will be aware of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by an inspector of Our building inspectors are extremely complete. There is no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete after-care service at no cost and will gladly take calls to talk through the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and We inspect for hundreds the most frequent problems, from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide specialist building reports for Kelburn are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be completely certified and have industrial standard indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly trained specialists. We’re trained to pick out any defects in the building that an average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope that your new household will be fine, we can help you know if you’re making the best choice at the right price, with our Kelburn pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of the property as well as provide you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report on the building, complete with photographs of any issues for you to be sure that the home you are purchasing will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Kelburn building inspector usually will take between one and a half and two hours at the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Kelburn. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible about the potential of your new property. It puts you in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t pay too much for the household that is going create headaches due to future problems. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will give you specialist advice on how you can move forward.

Depending on what a house investigation finds it’s possible use the report to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. A real estate agent believes it is solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s great. Do you really need to get it checked out?

If you purchase a home without performing a pre purchase inspection and you find yourself with some costly issues that might have been discovered, but you could severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the home was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report by a qualified Kelburn building inspector will show up any defects the property has, as well as any future problems , and indicate the areas where you can add value. It makes sure that home buyers do not face unpleasant shocks and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues and any indications that the building is in require of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas that are damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

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

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If the house was constructed in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it poses, the best way it could be removed, the length of time it will take to remove, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kelburn

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that may need remedial attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study of the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues such as window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have access to your house inspection report at hand will allow you to make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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