Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kingsley Heights

Kingsley Heights Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Kingsley Heights home inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by One of Our building inspectors is very thorough. Every detail is taken care of, making them a wise investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and will gladly take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our expert building reports in Kingsley Heights are detailed are simple to comprehend and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and carry industrial quality insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly trained experts. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope that your new household will be fine we’ll help you make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right cost, by using our Kingsley Heights pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Kingsley Heights

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough inspection of the property and offer you with a fair as well as honest comprehensive written building report that includes photos of any issues to give you assurance that the house you are buying will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Kingsley Heights building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours at the site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections within Kingsley Heights. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as imaginable about the potential of your new property. It puts you in a better position to negotiate by being fully informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for a house which is likely create headaches due to future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will give you specialist advice on how to move forward.

According to what you find in a home inspection uncovers depending on the findings, you might be able to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

You’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is well-built and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s great. Do you really have to check it out?

If you purchase a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection and you end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could be discovered, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the house has significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report from a qualified Kingsley Heights building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. This will make sure that house buyers don’t have unpleasant surprises and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues or signs that the house is in require of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

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What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the house was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If your house was constructed in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally 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, fencing. If you find asbestos in an address, you should seek out expert guidance on the risk it presents, how it can be removed how long it would be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kingsley Heights

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

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of services to the property (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems such as door and window penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

A copy of access to your house inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision going into the purchase.

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

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