Pre Purchase Building Inspections Pauatahanui

Pauatahanui Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Pauatahanui home inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from one of the building inspectors are extremely thorough. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and will gladly take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide professional building reports for Pauatahanui are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is fully certified and hold industrial quality indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly trained experts. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new household is safe we’ll let you know if you’re making the best choice at the right cost, by using our Pauatahanui pre purchase building inspections.

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A Thorough Building & Home Inspection in Pauatahanui

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of the property as well as provide you with a fair as well as sincere detailed written report including photos of any issues to assure you that the home you are buying has the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Pauatahanui building inspector usually takes between one and a half, and 2 hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Pauatahanui. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your possible new home. You will be in a better negotiating position when you are fully informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for a home that’s going create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can provide expert advice on how you can proceed.

Depending on what the completed jobs of a home inspection reveals it is possible to use a report to help you negotiate with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if the report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it’s well-built and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s great. Should you really get it checked?

If you’re buying a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase it is imaginable to be left with costly problems that could have been identified, you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages if the house was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by a qualified Pauatahanui building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. This makes sure that house buyers don’t have unpleasant unexpected costs and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the building has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint, and areas that are damp or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Pauatahanui

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the household was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If your household was constructed in the early 80s it could be equipped with Weatherside.

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

Asbestos products: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fencing. If you find asbestos in an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it presents, how it can be removed the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

Buying a Home Or Commercial Building?

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Pauatahanui

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas which may require remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study of services that the home receives (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues like window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your home inspection report in hand will help you make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

Pauatahanui Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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