Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kelburn

Kelburn Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Kelburn home inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of our building inspectors is highly complete. There is no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a full check-up free of charge and are happy to take calls to talk through the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our expert building reports in Kelburn are detailed are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is fully certified and carry industry standard liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly-trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope the new home will be safe, we can help you determine if you’re making best choice for the right price the help of our Kelburn pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive examination of your home in order to provide you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report that includes photos of any problem areas for you to be sure that the house that you purchase has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Kelburn building inspector usually is between one half, and 2 hours on site. But, we will allow maximum two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Kelburn. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable in an effort to inform you as best as possible about your possible new property. You are in a better position to negotiate by being completely well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for an home which is likely cause you to have a headache with future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and provide professional advice on how to proceed.

According to what an home investigation finds it is possible to use a report to help you negotiate with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it’s got everything you want. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly built and your DIY expert friend says it looks great. Should you really get it checked out?

If you are buying a house without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase but you could find yourself with some expensive problems that could have been discovered, but it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the house ended up with significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report by a certified Kelburn building inspector will highlight any flaws the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. This makes sure that house buyers do not face unpleasant surprises and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems or signs that the property is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

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

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If your home was constructed in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used from the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos products: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, the best way it might be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kelburn

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that may require repair.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A review on the services on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers like door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have access to your home inspection report on hand will help you make an informed choice going forward to complete your purchase.

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

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