Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kingsley Heights

Kingsley Heights Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Kingsley Heights home inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by one of Our building inspectors are highly thorough. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will take calls to talk through the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and We inspect for hundreds the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. The specialist building reports in Kingsley Heights are detailed are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and carry the industry quality insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new home will be okay we can assist you to make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right price with our Kingsley Heights pre purchase building inspections.

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A Thorough Building & Home Inspection in Kingsley Heights

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of your property in order to provide you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written report on the building, complete with photographs of any issues to assure you that the home you are purchasing can be described as being of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Kingsley Heights building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours on the site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Kingsley Heights. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand to inform you as accurately as imaginable about the potential of your new property. You are in a stronger position for negotiation by being completely aware of your options to make educated decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for a house that is going cause you to have a headache with future problems. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can give you expert advice on how you can move forward.

Based on what you find in a house inspection reveals, you may be able to use a report to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or repair. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it is solidly built and your DIY specialist friend says it looks good. Do you really need to get it checked out?

If you purchase a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase and you find yourself with some expensive problems that could be discovered, but you could severely limit your ability to seek damages if the house resulted in significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report from an certified Kingsley Heights building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. This assures house buyers do not encounter unpleasant shocks and gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues , and any problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the building is in need of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the household was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your home was built in the early 80s , it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it poses, how it could be removed, how long it would take to remove, and the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kingsley Heights

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that may need remedial attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A study of the services on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers like door and window penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a authorisation or consent.

A copy of the home inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed choice going forward to complete your purchase.

Kingsley Heights Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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