Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kenepuru

Kenepuru Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Kenepuru home inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by one of our inspectors of buildings are extremely precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and will be happy to make calls to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These specialist building reports for Kenepuru are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully certified and carry an industry quality assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly qualified professionals. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the household is safe, we can help you know if you’re making the right decision at the right price, with the help of our Kenepuru pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Kenepuru

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive examination of your home along with offer you with a fair as well as honest comprehensive written report that includes photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the home you are purchasing will be of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Kenepuru building inspector usually will take between one and a half, and two hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Kenepuru. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable to inform you as best as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. It puts you in a better negotiating position by being fully aware of your options to make educated decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for the household that’s going to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and provide specialist advice on how you can proceed.

Depending on what the completed jobs of a home inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or repairs. Even if the report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

You’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it’s solidly built and your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s nice. Do you really need to check it out?

If you’re purchasing a house without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could be left with costly issues that might have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages if the house was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report from an certified Kenepuru building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight areas to add value. It will ensure that house buyers do not face unpleasant surprise and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues, any signs that the property has a leaky structure and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Kenepuru

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your household was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If your home was built in the early 80s , it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional advice about the risks it poses, how it can be removed how long it would require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

Buying a Home Or Commercial Building?

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kenepuru

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that may require urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A study of the services that the house receives (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers like door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires permit or consent.

A copy of the house inspection report in hand will help you make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

Kenepuru Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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