Pre Purchase Building Inspections Lyall Bay

Lyall Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Lyall Bay house inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from the one our inspectors of buildings are very precise. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and will be happy to take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The professional building reports for Lyall Bay are comprehensive are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are completely qualified and carry industrial standard assurance for indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly skilled professionals. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the home is safe we can assist you to ensure that you’re making right choice, at the right price with the help of our Lyall Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of the property along with provide you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report of the construction and photos of any troublesome areas to assure you that the home that you purchase has the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Lyall Bay building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Lyall Bay. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your potential new home. You are in a better position to negotiate by being fully well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for a home that’s likely create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can provide expert tips on how to proceed.

Based on what an home inspection uncovers, you may be able to utilise a report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s great. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you’re purchasing a home without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could be left with expensive problems that could have been identified, it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house has significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by a certified Lyall Bay building inspector will highlight any flaws the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight the areas where you can add value. It makes sure that house buyers don’t have any nasty shocks and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

The property is inspected and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues or any indication that the property is in require of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the home was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If your household was built in the 1980s, it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it poses, how it can be removed how long it would take to remove, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Lyall Bay

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas which may need urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers such as door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

Having an inspection report from your house inspection report at hand will help you make an informed decision moving forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

What's Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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