Pre Purchase Building Inspections Ngaio

Ngaio Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Ngaio home inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by One of the building inspectors are extremely detailed. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We offer a full check-up free of charge and will contact you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our professional building reports in Ngaio are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

We are completely qualified and hold an industry standard liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly trained specialists. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope for the very best. If your next home will be okay, we can help you know if you’re making the right decision at the right cost, by using our Ngaio pre purchase building inspections.

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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 comprehensive written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any areas that are in need of attention to give you assurance that the home you are purchasing can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Ngaio building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Ngaio. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as possible about the potential of your new home. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for a house which is likely create headaches due to future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can give you professional tips on how to proceed.

Depending on what you find in a house inspection reveals the house inspector may allow you use the report to help you negotiate with the seller about price or repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert friend thinks it’s nice. Should you really check it out?

If you’re purchasing a home without doing a pre purchase inspection and you end up with some expensive problems that could have been identified, you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages if the home ended up with significant issues.

A pre-purchase inspection report from a certified Ngaio building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any future issues, and identify areas to add value. This assures house buyers don’t face unpleasant surprises and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems and any indications that the house has a leaky structure and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

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Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the house was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages 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 1980s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: In the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, the best way it might be removed, the length of time it will take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Ngaio

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that may require repair.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study for the solutions that the house receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires permit or consent.

Having your house inspection report available will allow you to make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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