Pre Purchase Building Inspections Mount Cook

Mount Cook Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Mount Cook home inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from an inspector of our building inspectors is very thorough. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the most frequent problems, from the bathroom to the washing line. The professional building reports in Mount Cook are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully certified and carry industry standard insures indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to pick out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just depend on the fact you’ll be able to trust that the home will be okay, we can help you make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right price with the help of our Mount Cook pre purchase building inspections.

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A Thorough Building & Home Inspection in Mount Cook

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive investigation of your property and provide you with a fair as well as honest comprehensive written report, complete with photographs of any issues to assure you that the home you purchase is of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Mount Cook building inspector usually is between one half hours and two hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Mount Cook. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend to inform you as clearly as imaginable about your possible new home. You are in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are fully aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for the house that is going cause you to have a headache with future problems. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can give you professional guidance on how to proceed.

Based on what an home inspection finds, you may be able to use a report to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or even repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it is solidly constructed and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s great. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you are buying a house without conducting a prior purchase inspection and you find yourself with some expensive problems that could have been discovered, but you may severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by an qualified Mount Cook building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. It ensures house buyers don’t face unpleasant shocks and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We search for structural issues and any indications that the building is not in good repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Thorough Building Inspections Mount Cook

Red Flags & Warning Signs

The following issues could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the household was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the home was built in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional guidance on the risk it poses, the best way it might be removed, the length of time it will take to remove, and the price of removal.

Buying a Home Or Commercial Building?

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Mount Cook

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas which may need some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A review for 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 for areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring permission or approval.

A copy of the home inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed choice going into the purchase.

Mount Cook Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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