Pre Purchase Building Inspections Petone

Petone Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Petone house inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from an inspector of the building inspectors is highly complete. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and will contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our expert building reports for Petone are detailed are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be completely certified and carry industry quality indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly trained specialists. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope that your new home will be safe we’ll let you know if you’re making the right decision, and for the right price our Petone pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of the property and provide 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 home you purchase is of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Petone building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and two hours on site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections in Petone. In addition, we will spend additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible about your potential new property. You will be in a better position to negotiate when you are completely informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for a house that’s going cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can provide specialist advice on how you can move forward.

Based on the findings of the completed jobs of a house investigation finds it is possible to utilise a report to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional friend believes it’s fine. Should you really check it out?

If you purchase a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up owning some pretty costly problems that could be identified, but you may be severely limiting the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the home was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by an qualified Petone building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. It ensures house buyers don’t face any nasty unexpected costs and gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by gradual deterioration. We look for structural problems, any signs that the house is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following might cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard can leak. If your household was built in the 1980s, it might have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, the best way it might be removed, how long it would take to removeit, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Petone

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might require repair.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment for the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring permit or consent.

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

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

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