Pre Purchase Building Inspections Oriental Bay

Oriental Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Oriental Bay house inspection report and you’ll be assured about the exact property you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by One of Our building inspectors is incredibly detailed. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will be happy to take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide specialist building reports in Oriental Bay are detailed are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and have the industry quality liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly skilled experts. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the home will be okay, we can help you make sure you’re making the right decision at the right price, with the help of our Oriental Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of the property and provide you with a fair and sincere detailed written report of the construction and photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the home that you purchase is of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Oriental Bay building inspector usually is between one half hours and two hours on site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Oriental Bay. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough, yet easy to understand to provide you with as much information as imaginable about the potential of your new home. It puts you in a better position to negotiate when you are completely informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for an household which is likely to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems happen, and will offer expert tips on how to proceed.

Depending on what an home inspection finds, you may be able use the report to help negotiate with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly built and your DIY expert friend believes it’s good. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you purchase a house without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could have been identified, you could severely limit your ability to seek damages if the house has significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report from an certified Oriental Bay building inspector will highlight any flaws the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify points that will add value. It will ensure that home buyers do not face any nasty shocks and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the building is in require of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If your household was built in the early 80s it could be equipped with Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is discovered in an address, you should seek out expert assistance on the danger it presents, how it can be removed how long it will be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Oriental Bay

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas which may require some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study of services for the building (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues such as door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

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

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

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