Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kingsley Heights

Kingsley Heights Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report issued by one of our inspectors of buildings are highly thorough. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We offer a full check-up free of charge and will be happy to make calls to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our professional building reports in Kingsley Heights are comprehensive are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is completely qualified and carry industrial standard insures indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are undertaken by highly-trained experts. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope for the best. If your next household will be safe, we can help you know if you’re making the right decision at the right price, with the help of our Kingsley Heights pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of the property as well as offer you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written building report and photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the home you are buying can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Kingsley Heights building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Kingsley Heights. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend to provide you with as much information as possible about your potential new property. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate by being fully informed to make informed choices about property.

Do not pay too much for an house which is likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can offer expert guidance on how to proceed.

Based on what a home investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able to utilise a report to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it’s got everything you want. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly built and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s fine. Are you required to have it examined?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up with some costly problems that could have been identified, it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the house ended up with a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by an qualified Kingsley Heights building inspector will highlight any flaws the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight areas to add value. This makes sure that house buyers do not encounter unpleasant shocks and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues, any signs that the house is not in good repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

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

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

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it poses, the best way it could be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kingsley Heights

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that could require remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review of the solutions that the house receives (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems like window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

A copy of access to your home inspection report available will enable you to make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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