Pre Purchase Building Inspections Lower Hutt

Lower Hutt Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Lower Hutt home inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report issued by one of Our building inspectors are incredibly detailed. Every detail is taken care of, making them a wise investment.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and will make calls to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, from the bathroom to the washing line. Our professional building reports for Lower Hutt are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is fully certified and hold an industry quality liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to spot out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope that your new household will be safe we’ll let you know if you’re making the right decision at the right price, with our Lower Hutt pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of the property and provide you with an accurate and honest detailed written report on the building, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the house you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Lower Hutt building inspector usually will take between one and a half, and 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Lower Hutt. In addition, we will spend additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand to inform you as best as imaginable about your potential new property. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully informed to make informed choices about property.

Do not pay too much for a house that’s likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will offer professional advice on how to move forward.

According to what the results of a house investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it is well-built and your DIY specialist friend says it looks great. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you are buying a home without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase but you could be left with costly problems that could have been identified, you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages in the event that the house has significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by a certified Lower Hutt building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. It ensures house buyers do not face any nasty surprise and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by gradual deterioration. We search for structural issues or any indication that the house has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the household was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage that is caused by this type of pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the house was constructed in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it poses, how it can be removed how long it would require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Lower Hutt

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

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review for the services that the household receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential issues such as window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

Having your house inspection report on hand will enable you to make an informed choice going into the purchase.

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

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