Pre Purchase Building Inspections Mount Cook

Mount Cook Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Mount Cook home inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from an inspector of Our building inspectors are highly precise. There is no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We offer a full check-up free of charge and will gladly make calls to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our professional building reports in Mount Cook are detailed are easy to understand and are recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and hold industrial quality liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly qualified professionals. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the household will be fine we’ll help you know if you’re making the right choice, at the right price, with our Mount Cook pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Mount Cook

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth investigation of your property as well as offer you with an accurate and sincere detailed written report that includes photos of any problem areas to ensure that the home you are purchasing is of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Mount Cook building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours on the site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections in Mount Cook. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your potential new home. You will be in a better negotiating position when you are fully in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Don’t overpay for a household which is likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can give you expert tips on how to proceed.

According to what a house investigation finds the house inspector may allow you use the report to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend believes it’s good. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you are buying a house without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you be left with expensive problems that could be identified, but you could severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the home resulted in significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by an qualified Mount Cook building inspector will show up any defects the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. It makes sure that house buyers do not face any nasty unexpected costs and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the building is in need of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

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Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your household was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If the household was constructed in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

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

Asbestos products: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert advice on what risk it presents, how it can be removed the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Mount Cook

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that may require some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of the services on the premises (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

In the event that you do not have the house inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

Mount Cook Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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