Pre Purchase Building Inspections Ngaio

Ngaio Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Ngaio house inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from One of the building inspectors is highly detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will gladly take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our professional building reports for Ngaio are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is completely certified and hold industry quality assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly-trained experts. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new household will be fine we can assist you to determine if you’re making best choice at the right cost, by using our Ngaio pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of your property as well as provide you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written building report that includes photos of any problem areas for you to be sure that the home you are buying has the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Ngaio building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours on the site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections in Ngaio. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand in an effort to inform you as clearly as imaginable about your possible new property. You are in a better negotiating position when you are fully in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for a house that’s going create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can give you professional guidance on how to proceed.

Based on what you find in a home investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or repair. Even if the report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it’s well-built and your DIY expert friend says it looks fine. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you are buying a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase it’s imaginable to find yourself with some costly issues that might have been discovered, but you may severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the house ended up with significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by an qualified Ngaio building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify the areas where you are able to add value. It makes sure that home buyers don’t have any nasty unexpected costs and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the property is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if the household 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, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If the home was built in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional guidance on the risk it poses, how it can be removed how long it would require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Ngaio

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that could need repair.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• An assessment of services for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues like window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

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

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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