Pre Purchase Building Inspections Mount Cook

Mount Cook Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Mount Cook home inspection report you’ll be sure about the exact property you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A report on a building from the one the building inspectors are incredibly precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and will gladly take calls to talk through the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These specialist building reports in Mount Cook are detailed are simple to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be completely certified and hold the industry standard indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly skilled specialists. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope the new house will be fine we can assist you to ensure that you’re making right choice, at the right cost, by using the help of our Mount Cook pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of your property along with offer you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written report that includes photos of any problem areas for you to be sure that the home you are buying has the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Mount Cook building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Mount Cook. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend to inform you as accurately as possible about your potential new home. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are completely informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for an household that is going to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will offer specialist advice on how to move forward.

Based on what a house inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to help negotiate with the seller on price or repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is solidly constructed and your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s fine. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up with some costly issues that might have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report from an qualified Mount Cook building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. This will make sure that home buyers don’t face any nasty surprise and offers you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by gradual deterioration. We look for structural problems or any indication that the house is in require of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

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

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If your home was built in the 1980s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert assistance on the danger it presents, how it might be removed, the length of time it will take to remove, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Mount Cook

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that might need remedial attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study on the solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires permission or approval.

A copy of an inspection report from your home inspection report available can help you make an informed decision going forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

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

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