Pre Purchase Building Inspections Oriental Bay

Oriental Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Oriental Bay home inspection report You will be aware of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of our building inspectors are incredibly thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and will be happy to contact you to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide professional building reports for Oriental Bay are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is completely qualified and have industrial standard liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly trained specialists. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope for the very best. If your next home will be okay, we can help you ensure that you’re making best choice at the right cost, by using the help of our Oriental Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of the property and offer you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report of the construction and photos of any issues to ensure that the home you are buying is of the quality you expect.

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

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your possible new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation by being completely in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for the house that’s going cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will provide professional advice on how you can move forward.

According to what you find in a home investigation finds, you may be able to utilise a report to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly built and your DIY expert friend says it looks great. Should you really get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you find yourself with some expensive problems that could be discovered, but it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the house has significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by a certified Oriental Bay building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify points that will add value. It will ensure that home buyers don’t have unpleasant unexpected costs and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues and any indications that the building is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your household was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If your house was constructed in the early 80s it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos products: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it poses, the best way it can be removed the time it would take to removeit, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Oriental Bay

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues which may require repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review for the services on the premises (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring permit or consent.

Having the home inspection report available will enable you to make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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