Pre Purchase Building Inspections Maungaraki

Maungaraki Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Maungaraki home inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from one of the building inspectors are extremely complete. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and will call you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide expert building reports for Maungaraki are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is completely certified and carry an industry standard assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly skilled professionals. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope the new home will be safe, we can help you ensure that you’re making right decision, and at the right price with our Maungaraki pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth investigation of your property along with provide you with an accurate and honest detailed written building report, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the house you are buying is of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Maungaraki building inspector usually will take between one and a half, and two hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Maungaraki. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend to provide you with as much information as imaginable about the potential of your new home. You will be in a better negotiating position by being fully informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for an house which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can give you professional guidance on how to proceed.

Depending on what you find in a house inspection uncovers the home inspector may allow you to utilise a report to help negotiate with the seller on price or repair. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a roadmap for any future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s fine. Should you really get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a home without performing a pre purchase inspection and you find yourself with some costly issues that might be discovered, but it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report by an qualified Maungaraki building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. It ensures house buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the property is in need of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas that are damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

The following issues could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the home was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the house was built in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed how long it will take to removeit, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Maungaraki

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that may require some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study for the solutions that the house receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers such as door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

Having your house inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision when moving forward in the project process of completing your purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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