Pre Purchase Building Inspections Lower Hutt

Lower Hutt Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Lower Hutt house inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from the one Our building inspectors is incredibly detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and are happy to call you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The expert building reports for Lower Hutt are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is fully certified and hold industrial quality liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the home will be safe, we can help you make sure you’re making the best choice at the right price, with our Lower Hutt pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Lower Hutt

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of your property in order to offer you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written report of the construction and photos of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the home you are purchasing can be described as being of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Lower Hutt building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours on the site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Lower Hutt. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable about the potential of your new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t pay too much for a house that is going create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can provide professional tips on how to move forward.

Based on what you find in a house inspection reveals the home inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the seller on price or repair. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent says it is well-built and your DIY professional friend believes it’s nice. 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 costly problems that could have been discovered, but you could severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the house resulted in a significant issue.

A pre purchase building inspection report from an qualified Lower Hutt building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. It ensures house buyers don’t face unpleasant shocks and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues or signs that the house is in require of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Expert Building Inspections Lower Hutt

Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your home was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If your household was constructed in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be placed on roofs, ceilings, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, how it could be removed, how long it would be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Lower Hutt

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues which may need some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review of services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring permit or consent.

The fact that you have the home inspection report at hand will help you make an informed decision going forward in the project process of completing your purchase.

Lower Hutt Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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