Pre Purchase Building Inspections Newlands

Newlands Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report from one of our inspectors of buildings are extremely complete. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete check-up free of charge and are happy to take calls to talk through the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. The professional building reports in Newlands are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is fully qualified and have industry quality indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly skilled professionals. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the household will be fine we’ll help you know if you’re making the right decision at the right price, with the help of our Newlands pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Newlands

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of your property as well as provide you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written report that includes photos of any troublesome areas to ensure that the house you are buying has the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Newlands building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Newlands. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as possible about your possible new home. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate when you are fully informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for the household that’s likely be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and offer professional advice on how you can move forward.

According to what the completed jobs of a house inspection reveals the home inspector may allow you use the report to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if a report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for any future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

You’ve found an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend believes it’s fine. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you are buying a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection and you find yourself with some expensive problems that could have been identified, you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages if the home was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by an qualified Newlands building inspector will show up any defects the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify areas to add value. It will ensure that home buyers do not face any nasty shocks and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues or any indication that the house is not in good repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Newlands

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the home was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If your household was constructed in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it presents, how it could be removed, the time it would take to remove, and the removal cost.

Buying a Home Or Commercial Building?

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Newlands

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that could require urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review on the solutions on the premises (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues such as door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have your home inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

Newlands Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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