Pre Purchase Building Inspections Petone

Petone Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Petone home inspection report, you will be certain about the exact property you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by one of Our building inspectors is extremely thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and are happy to contact you to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide expert building reports for Petone are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is fully certified and have the industry quality assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly skilled specialists. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact for the very best. If your next house will be fine we can assist you to determine if you’re making right decision, and for the right price the help of our Petone pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive examination of your home as well as provide you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written report on the building including photos of any areas that are in need of attention to ensure that the home you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Petone building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Petone. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as possible about the potential of your new property. It puts you in a better negotiating position in the event that you are completely in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for an household that’s going create headaches due to future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can give you specialist advice on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of the completed jobs of a house investigation finds, you may be able to utilise a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly built and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s good. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you’re purchasing a house without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could find yourself with some expensive issues that may not be identified, but you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the house resulted in significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by an certified Petone building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify the areas where you can add value. It will ensure that home buyers don’t face unpleasant shocks and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We look for structural problems and any indications that the property is in require of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is moisture or mould.

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Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the household was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If your house was constructed in the early 80s it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be placed on roofs, ceilings, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it poses, how it might be removed, the time it would be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

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Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may need repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review for the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues such as window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring permission or approval.

Having access to your house inspection report on hand can help you make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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