Pre Purchase Building Inspections Oriental Bay

Oriental Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Oriental Bay home inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from the one our inspectors of buildings is highly complete. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a complete check-up free of charge and will be happy to call you to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of typical issues, from the bathroom to the washing line. Our professional building reports for Oriental Bay are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is fully qualified and have industrial standard insures indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are undertaken by highly skilled specialists. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact the new household will be okay, we can help you ensure that you’re making right decision at the right price with our Oriental Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of the property as well as offer you with a fair as well as honest detailed written building report that includes photos of any areas that are in require of attention for you to be sure that the house you are buying will be of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Oriental Bay building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours at the site. We allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Oriental Bay. Then, we spend a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your possible new property. You are in a better negotiating position by being completely aware of your options to make educated property decisions.

Don’t pay too much for an house that is going create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and offer professional advice on how you can proceed.

Based on what an house inspection finds the house inspector may allow you to use a report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

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

If you purchase a house without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could end up with some costly problems that could be identified, but it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages if the home ended up with significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by an certified Oriental Bay building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. This ensures house buyers don’t face any nasty surprise and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues and any indications that the property is in need of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your home was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your house was built in the early 80s , it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it presents, how it can be removed, how long it will require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Oriental Bay

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

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have the house inspection report available will help you make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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