Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kingston

Kingston Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Kingston home inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by One of the building inspectors are extremely complete. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and are happy to call you to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These expert building reports for Kingston are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is fully qualified and have an industry quality liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are undertaken by highly skilled specialists. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact the new house will be safe, we can help you make sure you’re making the best choice at the right cost, by using the help of our Kingston pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of the property and provide you with a fair and honest detailed written building report, complete with photographs of any issues to assure you that the home you are buying is of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Kingston building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours at the site. We allow maximum two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Kingston. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as possible about the potential of your new home. You are in a stronger position for negotiation by being completely in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for the household that is going to give you headaches with future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will give you expert advice on how to move forward.

According to what you find in a home investigation finds, you may be able to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or repair. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it meets all the criteria. A real estate agent believes it is solidly constructed and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s good. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase it’s possible to end up owning some pretty costly issues that might be discovered, but you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages in the event that the home ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from a qualified Kingston building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. It assures home buyers do not face unpleasant surprises and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

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 are looking for structural issues or signs that the building is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If your home was built in the 1980s, it might have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It may be on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert assistance on the danger it poses, the best way it could be removed, how long it will require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kingston

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas which may need urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study of the solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues like window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires permission or approval.

A copy of the home inspection report at hand will help you make an informed choice going into the purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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