Pre Purchase Building Inspections Newtown

Newtown Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Newtown house inspection report You will be aware of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from one of our building inspectors are extremely complete. Every detail is taken care of, making them a wise investment.

We provide a full check-up free of charge and will take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide specialist building reports in Newtown are comprehensive are easy to understand and recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be completely certified and have industrial quality insures indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to pick out any defects in the building that an average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope the new home is safe we can assist you to make sure you’re making the right decision at the right price with the help of our Newtown pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive investigation of your property in order to offer you with an accurate and sincere detailed written report of the construction that includes photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the home you are buying will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Newtown building inspector usually takes between one and a half and 2 hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Newtown. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise yet understandable in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your possible new home. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t overpay for an home that’s likely to give you headaches with future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems happen, and will offer professional guidance on how to proceed.

Depending on what the results of a home investigation finds the home inspector may allow you to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert friend believes it’s nice. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you purchase a home without performing a pre purchase inspection but you could end up with some costly issues that might have been discovered, but you could severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the home has significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by a qualified Newtown building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. It makes sure that home buyers don’t face any nasty unexpected costs and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

The property is inspected and look for any serious flaws 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 property has a leaky structure and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the household was constructed in the early 80s , it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found placed on roofs, ceilings, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it poses, the very best way it can be removed, how long it will take to remove, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Newtown

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

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of services for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

Having your home inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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