Pre Purchase Building Inspections Oriental Bay

Oriental Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Oriental Bay home inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from the one our building inspectors is highly thorough. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete after-care service at no cost and are happy to contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most frequent problems, from the bathroom to the washing line. Our professional building reports for Oriental Bay are detailed are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are completely qualified and hold an industry standard assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly skilled experts. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new home is safe we’ll let you know if you’re making the best choice at the right price with the help of our Oriental Bay pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Oriental Bay

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough inspection of your property and offer you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written report on the building and photos of any troublesome areas to ensure that the house you are purchasing can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Oriental Bay building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Oriental Bay. In addition, we will spend additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as possible regarding your prospective new property. You will be in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are completely well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for the home that is going create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will give you expert advice on how you can proceed.

Based on the findings of an house investigation finds it’s possible use the report to help negotiate with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. A real estate agent believes it is solidly built and your DIY professional friend believes it’s nice. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a house without performing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you find yourself with some expensive problems that could be discovered, but it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the home has significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by an certified Oriental Bay building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any future problems and highlight points that will add value. This makes sure that home buyers don’t face unpleasant surprise and gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and look for any serious flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems or any indication that the building has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

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Red Flags & Warning Signs

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If your household was built in the early 80s , it might have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Oriental Bay

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that could require some attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review for the solutions on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems such as window and door penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your home inspection report available will help you make an informed decision moving forward in the process of completing your purchase.

Oriental Bay Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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