Pre Purchase Building Inspections Oriental Bay

Oriental Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Oriental Bay house inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from one of the building inspectors is incredibly complete. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and are happy to take calls to talk through your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These specialist building reports for Oriental Bay are detailed are simple to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be completely certified and have the industry standard assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly qualified experts. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope for the best. If your next house is safe, we can help you know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right price with the help of our Oriental Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of your property in order to provide you with an accurate and honest detailed written report of the construction that includes photos of any problem areas to ensure that the house you are purchasing is of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Oriental Bay building inspector usually takes between one and a half and 2 hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections in Oriental Bay. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as possible about the potential of your new home. It puts you in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are completely aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for an house which is likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and provide professional guidance on how to proceed.

Based on what a house inspection finds the house inspector may allow you use the report to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or repair. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a roadmap for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly built and your DIY expert friend believes it’s great. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you’re purchasing a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection but you could end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not be identified, but you could severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the home was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by a certified Oriental Bay building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate areas that can be improved. It ensures home buyers don’t have unpleasant surprise and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the house is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the household was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If the household was built in the early 80s , it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional assistance on the danger it poses, the best way it can be removed, how long it will be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Oriental Bay

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

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment of services to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues such as window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires permission or approval.

A copy of the home inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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