Pre Purchase Building Inspections Lower Hutt

Lower Hutt Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Lower Hutt house inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report issued by the one our building inspectors is very complete. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and are happy to call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems such as the toilet to your washing machine. These expert building reports in Lower Hutt are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is fully certified and have an industry standard indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly qualified professionals. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new house will be fine we’ll help you determine if you’re making right decision, and at the right price, with our Lower Hutt pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough investigation of your property in order to offer you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written report, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the home you are buying can be described as being of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Lower Hutt building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours at the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre purchase inspections in Lower Hutt. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable about your potential new property. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t overpay for the house that’s likely be a source of headaches in the event of future issues. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and provide specialist guidance on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of an house inspection finds, you may be able use the report to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a roadmap to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one 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 great. Are you required to have it examined?

If you are buying a house without performing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up owning some pretty costly problems that could have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages if the house was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by an qualified Lower Hutt building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight areas to add value. This ensures house buyers don’t face any nasty unexpected costs and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems or signs that the building is in require of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

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Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If your house was constructed in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found placed on roofs, ceilings, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed the time it would require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Lower Hutt

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might need some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review of the solutions on the premises (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems like window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your house inspection report on hand can help you make an informed decision going forward in the process of completing your purchase.

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What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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