Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kingsley Heights

Kingsley Heights Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Kingsley Heights house inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from One of our building inspectors is incredibly complete. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete check-up free of charge and will be happy to contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and We inspect for hundreds the most frequent problems, such as the toilet to your washing machine. The expert building reports for Kingsley Heights are detailed are easy to comprehend and are recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are completely qualified and have the industry quality liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly skilled professionals. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new home is safe, we can help you know if you’re making the right choice, at the right price with the help of our Kingsley Heights pre purchase building inspections.

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An Expert Building & Home Inspection in Kingsley Heights

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough examination of your home and offer you with a fair as well as sincere detailed written report, complete with photographs of any problem areas to give you assurance that the house you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Kingsley Heights building inspector usually is between one half hours and two hours on the site. But, we will allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections in Kingsley Heights. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

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

Don’t pay too much for an home which is likely to give you headaches with future problems. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and offer expert tips on how to proceed.

Based on what a home investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to help negotiate with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

You’ve found an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend says it looks nice. Do you really have to check it out?

If you are buying a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection it is imaginable to be left with expensive problems that could be identified, but you may severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home has a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by a certified Kingsley Heights building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify the areas where you can add value. This will make sure that house buyers don’t face any nasty surprise and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues and any indications that the house has a leaky structure or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

Expert Building Inspections Kingsley Heights

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the household was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If your house was built in the 1980s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos products: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed, how long it would take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kingsley Heights

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that might need some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study on the solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard like door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires permit or consent.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your home inspection report on hand can help you make an informed decision going into the purchase.

Kingsley Heights Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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