Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kingston

Kingston Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Kingston house inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by One of Our building inspectors is extremely thorough. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment.

We offer a full check-up free of charge and are happy to contact you to discuss the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, from the bathroom to the washing line. Our specialist building reports in Kingston are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be completely certified and hold the industry standard assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly-trained specialists. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new house will be fine, we can help you ensure that you’re making right choice, for the right price the help of our Kingston pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of your property as well as offer you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report of the construction and photos of any troublesome areas to ensure that the home you are buying can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Kingston building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours at the site. We allow maximum two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Kingston. This is followed by a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend to provide you with as much information as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. You are in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for a home that’s likely create headaches due to future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can provide professional tips on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of you find in a home inspection reveals it is possible use the report to help you negotiate with the seller about price or repairs. Even if a report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s great. Do you really need to have it examined?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase but you could find yourself with some costly issues that might be identified, but you could severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the home was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report from an certified Kingston building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any future problems , and indicate the areas where you can add value. It ensures house buyers don’t face unpleasant surprise and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects and any urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We search for structural issues and any indications that the building is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the house was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If your household was constructed in the 1980s, it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional guidance on the risk it poses, the very best way it could be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kingston

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that could need remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment on the solutions on the premises (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires permission or approval.

A copy of an inspection report from your home inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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