Pre Purchase Building Inspections Mount Cook

Mount Cook Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Mount Cook house inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by an inspector of Our building inspectors is highly thorough. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and are happy to call you to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our specialist building reports for Mount Cook are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and carry industrial quality indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly qualified specialists. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the household will be safe we’ll let you know if you’re making the best choice at the right price with the help of our Mount Cook pre purchase building inspections.

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An Expert Building & Home Inspection in Mount Cook

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We will conduct an in-depth examination of your home and offer you with an accurate and sincere detailed written building report, complete with photographs of any issues to assure you that the house you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Mount Cook building inspector usually is between one half hours and two hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Mount Cook. Then, we spend a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable about the potential of your new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for the home which is likely create headaches due to future problems. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can give you specialist advice on how you can move forward.

According to what a house inspection uncovers, you may be able to use a report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent says it’s well-built and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s fine. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you are buying a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could be left with expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but you could severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home resulted in significant issues.

A pre-purchase inspection report from an certified Mount Cook building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. It assures house buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprises and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems, any signs that the property is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

Thorough Building Inspections Mount Cook

Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the household was built in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in an address, you should seek out expert assistance on the danger it presents, how it can be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Buying a Home Or Commercial Building?

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Mount Cook

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

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment of the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard like door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your home inspection report at hand will help you make an informed decision going into the purchase.

Mount Cook Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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