Pre Purchase Building Inspections Ngaio

Ngaio Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Ngaio home inspection report You will be aware of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from the one our building inspectors is incredibly precise. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and will be happy to contact you to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide specialist building reports for Ngaio are comprehensive are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and have an industry standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly trained specialists. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new house will be safe we’ll let you make sure you’re making the best choice at the right price with our Ngaio pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive examination of your home in order to provide you with a fair and honest detailed written building report and photos of any problem areas to assure you that the house you are buying can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Ngaio building inspector usually will take between one and a half, and two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Ngaio. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend to provide you with as much information as possible regarding your prospective new home. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t pay too much for the household that’s going create headaches due to future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will give you expert guidance on how to proceed.

Based on what the completed jobs of a house inspection uncovers it’s possible make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the seller about price or repairs. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it’s got everything you want. A real estate agent believes it is well-built and your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s great. 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 end up with some costly issues that might have been identified, you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages in the event that the house ended up with a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from a qualified Ngaio building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. This ensures home buyers don’t face any nasty surprise and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems or any indication that the house is in require of repair or issues that result from deferred 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 costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if the house was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the house was constructed in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert guidance on the risk it presents, how it could be removed, the length of time it will take to remove, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Ngaio

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that might need remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment on the solutions for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues such as window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring permission or approval.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your house inspection report available will enable you to make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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