Pre Purchase Building Inspections Linden

Linden Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Linden home inspection report you’ll be sure about the exact property you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by an inspector of our building inspectors is highly complete. No stone is left unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and are happy to take calls to talk through your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The specialist building reports for Linden are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are completely certified and have the industry quality assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly qualified experts. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be safe, we can help you make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right price, with our Linden pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of the property as well as provide you with a fair and sincere detailed written report on the building including photos of any issues for you to be sure that the house you purchase is of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Linden building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Linden. Then, we spend a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as possible about your potential new home. You will be in a better negotiating position in the event that you are fully informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for an household that’s likely to give you headaches with future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can give you specialist advice on how to proceed.

Based on what an home investigation finds the house inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if the report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend believes it’s fine. Do you really need to check it out?

If you’re purchasing a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could be identified, but you may severely limit your options for claiming damages if the house ended up with significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report from a certified Linden building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. This makes sure that house buyers don’t have unpleasant surprise and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We look for structural problems or any indication that the building is not in good repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the house was constructed in the 1980s, it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional guidance on the risk it poses, the very best way it might be removed, how long it would be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Linden

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that may require urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review of the solutions on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues such as window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a permission or approval.

The fact that you have your home inspection report available will allow you to make an informed choice going forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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