Pre Purchase Building Inspections Lower Hutt

Lower Hutt Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Lower Hutt house inspection report, you will be certain of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by one of Our building inspectors are extremely precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and are happy to make calls to discuss the findings of 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. These specialist building reports for Lower Hutt are detailed are simple to comprehend and are recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully qualified and have an industry standard indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly trained experts. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just depend on the fact the new house is safe we’ll help you know if you’re making the right choice, at the right price, with the help of our Lower Hutt pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough investigation of your property in order to offer you with an accurate and honest detailed written building report and photos of any areas that are in need of attention to give you assurance that the home you are purchasing is of the standard you expect.

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

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend to provide you with as much information as possible about the potential of your new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation by being completely in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t overpay for a home which is likely to give you headaches with future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can give you professional advice on how you can proceed.

According to what the results of a house investigation finds, you may be able to use a report to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

You’ve found a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. A real estate agent believes it’s well-built and your DIY expert friend says it looks nice. Do you really need to get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a home without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you find yourself with some costly issues that might have been identified, it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the house resulted in significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by a qualified Lower Hutt building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. This assures house buyers don’t face any nasty shocks and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and identify any significant defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues or any indication that the house is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the household was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard can leak. If your house was built in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos products: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it poses, the best way it could be removed, the time it would be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Lower Hutt

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues which may require urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• An assessment of the solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires permit or consent.

Having your home inspection report at hand will help you make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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