Pre Purchase Building Inspections Pauatahanui

Pauatahanui Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Pauatahanui home inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by One of our inspectors of buildings are extremely thorough. There is no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a complete after-care service at no cost and will make calls to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our specialist building reports for Pauatahanui are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is fully qualified and hold industrial standard insures indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly-trained specialists. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new household will be fine we’ll let you ensure that you’re making right decision at the right price, with our Pauatahanui pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of the property as well as offer you with a fair and honest detailed written building report and photos of any areas that are in need of attention for you to be sure that the house you are purchasing can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Pauatahanui building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and two hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections in Pauatahanui. In addition, we will spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand to provide you with as much information as imaginable about the potential of your new property. You are in a better negotiating position in the event that you are completely in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Do not pay too much for a house that’s likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will provide expert advice on how you can proceed.

Depending on what the results of a house investigation finds the home inspector may allow you to utilise a report to help negotiate with the seller on price or repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a roadmap to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

You’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend says it looks good. Are you required to get it checked?

If you’re buying a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you be left with expensive issues that may not be discovered, but you may severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by a certified Pauatahanui building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify the areas where you are able to add value. It will make sure that home buyers do not face unpleasant surprises and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues , and any problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the property is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard can leak. If the household was constructed in the 1980s, it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, how it could be removed, the time it would be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Pauatahanui

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that might need remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• An assessment on the solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers like door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires permit or consent.

Having your home inspection report on hand can help you make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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