Pre Purchase Building Inspections Newlands

Newlands Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Newlands house inspection report You will be aware of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from One of our inspectors of buildings is extremely complete. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and will call you to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of typical issues, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our expert building reports for Newlands are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully qualified and hold an industry standard insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly skilled professionals. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact that your new house is safe we’ll help you ensure that you’re making best choice at the right cost, by using our Newlands pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive examination of your home along with offer you with a fair and honest detailed written report that includes photos of any issues for you to be sure that the home you purchase has the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Newlands building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours on the site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Newlands. In addition, we will spend additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as possible about your potential new property. You are in a better position to negotiate when you are fully aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for the home that’s likely cause you to have a headache with future problems. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will provide expert advice on how you can move forward.

According to what the results of a home inspection reveals the home inspector may allow you to use a report to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it is well-built and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s great. Do you really need to get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a home without performing a pre purchase inspection but you could end up with some costly issues that might have been discovered, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages if the house resulted in a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by a qualified Newlands building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. This will make sure that home buyers do not encounter any nasty surprise and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues or any indication that the building is in require of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your house was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If your household was constructed in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found placed on roofs, ceilings, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, the very best way it can be removed the length of time it will take to remove, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Newlands

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that could need some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study of the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems such as door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the basic service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have your house inspection report available will enable you to make an informed decision moving forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

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

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