Pre Purchase Building Inspections Lyall Bay

Lyall Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Lyall Bay house inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

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

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and are happy to make calls to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide specialist building reports for Lyall Bay are detailed are simple to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is completely qualified and hold the industry quality assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope for the best. If your next home is safe we’ll help you ensure that you’re making best choice at the right price with our Lyall Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive examination of your home and offer you with an accurate and honest detailed written building report including photos of any troublesome areas to assure you that the house that you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Lyall Bay building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours at the site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Lyall Bay. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand to provide you with as much information as possible about the potential of your new property. It puts you in a better position to negotiate by being completely in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for an household that’s going cause you to have a headache with future problems. We know exactly where common issues occur and give you professional advice on how to proceed.

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

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it is solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend believes it’s good. Should you really get it checked?

If you are buying a home without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase it’s imaginable to find yourself with some costly issues that might have been identified, you could severely limit the ability to claim damages if the house resulted in a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from an qualified Lyall Bay building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any future problems and highlight areas to add value. This assures home buyers don’t face any nasty shocks and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the property is in need of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If your household was constructed in the early 80s , it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it poses, how it might be removed, how long it will require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Lyall Bay

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that might require repair.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study for the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard like door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your house inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed choice going forward in the process of completing your purchase.

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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