Pre Purchase Building Inspections Mount Cook

Mount Cook Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Mount Cook home inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A report on a building from One of our building inspectors is extremely detailed. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and will be happy to contact you to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide expert building reports in Mount Cook are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is fully qualified and carry the industry standard indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly qualified professionals. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

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

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Mount Cook

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive investigation of your property in order to offer you with a fair and sincere detailed written report of the construction and photos of any issues for you to be sure that the house you are buying will be of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Mount Cook building inspector usually will take between one and a half and two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections within Mount Cook. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend to provide you with as much information as imaginable about the potential of your new home. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for an house that’s likely create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and give you professional guidance on how to proceed.

Based on what an home inspection reveals, you may be able to use a report to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

You’ve found one that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s great. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you are buying a home without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase it’s imaginable to find yourself with some expensive problems that could have been discovered, but you may severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the house has significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report by a qualified Mount Cook building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify areas to add value. This ensures house buyers don’t have any nasty unexpected costs and 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 problems and issues due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the house has a leaky structure or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

Thorough Building Inspections Mount Cook

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

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

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your home was constructed in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

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

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Mount Cook

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues which may need urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review for the services that the home receives (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers like window and door access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have access to your home inspection report at hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

Mount Cook Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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