Pre Purchase Building Inspections Mount Victoria

Mount Victoria Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Mount Victoria home inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from the one our inspectors of buildings is highly precise. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and will gladly take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide expert building reports for Mount Victoria are detailed are simple to comprehend and are recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is fully qualified and hold an industry quality liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly-trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact that your new house will be okay we’ll help you determine if you’re making right choice, at the right price, with our Mount Victoria pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of your property as well as offer you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written report of the construction that includes photos of any areas that are in require of attention to assure you that the house you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Mount Victoria building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Mount Victoria. Then, we spend a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise yet understandable in an effort to inform you as clearly as possible about your possible new home. You put yourself in a better negotiating position by being completely in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for a house that’s likely create headaches due to future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems arise, and we can give you professional tips on how to proceed.

Based on what a home inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly built and your DIY specialist friend says it looks great. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a house without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase it’s possible to be left with expensive problems that could be identified, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages if the house resulted in significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by an certified Mount Victoria building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any future problems and highlight points that will add value. This makes sure that house buyers do not face any nasty surprises and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the property is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint, and areas that are damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

The following issues could be expensive to sort out:

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

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If the household was built in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert assistance on the danger it presents, how it can be removed how long it will take to remove, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Mount Victoria

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that might need some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of the solutions that the house receives (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires permit or consent.

A copy of the house inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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