Pre Purchase Building Inspections Maupuia

Maupuia Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Maupuia house inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from an inspector of our inspectors of buildings is highly thorough. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will contact you to discuss the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These specialist building reports for Maupuia are comprehensive are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is completely certified and carry industry standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly-trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope that your new household will be okay, we can help you determine if you’re making right decision at the right cost, by using the help of our Maupuia pre purchase building inspections.

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A Thorough Building & Home Inspection in Maupuia

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of your property in order to offer you with an accurate and sincere detailed written report of the construction that includes photos of any troublesome areas to ensure that the house that you purchase has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Maupuia building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Maupuia. Then, we spend a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed, yet easy to understand to provide you with as much information as possible about your potential new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for a house that’s likely to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can give you professional advice on how you can move forward.

Based on what a home investigation finds, you may be able make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly built and your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s nice. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re purchasing a home without performing a pre purchase inspection it’s possible to end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not have been identified, you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the house resulted in significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by a certified Maupuia building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify the areas where you are able to add value. It makes sure that home buyers do not face unpleasant shocks and gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the house is in need of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

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What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following might cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your house was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard can leak. If the household was built in the early 80s , it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert assistance on the danger 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 Maupuia

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that could require remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A review of the services that the house receives (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues like door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

Having your home inspection report available can help you make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

Maupuia Home Inspections Are What We Do

What's Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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