Pre Purchase Building Inspections Lyall Bay

Lyall Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report by One of Our building inspectors are highly detailed. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and will take calls to talk through your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The specialist building reports in Lyall Bay are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be completely certified and have industrial standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly skilled professionals. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope that your new house is safe we’ll let you determine if you’re making right decision, and for the right price our Lyall Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth examination of your home and offer you with a fair as well as sincere detailed written building report including photos of any areas that are in require of attention to give you assurance that the house that you purchase has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Lyall Bay building inspector usually is between one half, and two hours at the site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Lyall Bay. Then, we spend a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable about your possible new property. It puts you in a better negotiating position when you are fully in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for an house that’s likely create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common issues occur and provide specialist advice on how you can move forward.

According to what an home inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able to utilise a report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. A real estate agent believes it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional friend thinks it’s fine. Do you really have to check it out?

If you purchase a home without performing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up with some expensive problems that could be identified, but you may be severely limiting the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the home resulted in a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by an qualified Lyall Bay building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. This ensures house buyers do not encounter any nasty unexpected costs and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues and any indications that the house has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

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

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

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it presents, how it could be removed, how long it would take to remove, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Lyall Bay

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas which may require urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• An assessment for the services for the building (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high-risk and potential problems such as window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a permission or approval.

Having your house inspection report available will help you make an informed choice going into the purchase.

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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