Pre Purchase Building Inspections Papakowhai

Papakowhai Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Papakowhai house inspection report You will be aware about the exact property you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from one of the building inspectors is very complete. Every detail is taken care of, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will gladly contact you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and We inspect for hundreds the most frequent problems, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. The professional building reports for Papakowhai are detailed are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is completely certified and have the industry quality insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly trained experts. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be fine we’ll let you make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right price with our Papakowhai pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough inspection of your property along with provide you with a fair and honest detailed written building report including photos of any areas that are in need of attention to give you assurance that the house you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Papakowhai building inspector usually lasts between one and half, and two hours at the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Papakowhai. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend to provide you with as much information as possible about your possible new property. It puts you in a better position to negotiate by being fully informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for the home that’s going cause you to have a headache with future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems arise, and we can provide expert advice on how you can move forward.

According to what an house inspection reveals the home inspector may allow you use the report to help negotiate with the vendor over price or repair. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent reckons it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional friend says it looks nice. Should you really get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a prior purchase inspection and you find yourself with some costly issues that might have been identified, you may severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the house resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from a certified Papakowhai building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. This will ensure that house buyers do not face unpleasant surprises and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the building is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your household was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If the home was constructed in the 1980s, it may have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have a smooth, unbroken finish.

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

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Papakowhai

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that may require urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• An assessment on the solutions for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues such as door and window penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires permission or approval.

In the event that you do not have access to your home inspection report available will allow you to make an informed choice going forward in the process of completing your purchase.

What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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