Pre Purchase Building Inspections Petone

Petone Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Petone house inspection report you’ll be sure 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 incredibly thorough. Every detail is taken care of, making them a wise investment.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and will gladly make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our professional building reports in Petone are detailed are simple to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are completely qualified and carry the industry quality assurance for indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact for the best. If your next home will be fine we’ll help 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 examination of your home in order to offer you with an accurate and sincere detailed written building report, complete with photographs of any areas that are in require of attention for you to be sure that the house you purchase is of the standard you expect.

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

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as clearly as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. You are in a better negotiating position by being fully informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t pay too much for an household that is going be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can give you specialist advice on how you can proceed.

Depending on what the results of a home inspection reveals it’s possible use the report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered an apartment that appears like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s great. Should you really have it examined?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase it’s possible to be left with expensive problems that could have been identified, you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the home has significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by a qualified Petone building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. This ensures home buyers do not face unpleasant surprise and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues, any signs that the building is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the household was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard can leak. If the household was constructed in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it presents, how it could be removed, the time it would take to remove, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Petone

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that may require some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A study for the solutions to the property (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 potential dangers such as door and window penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the basic service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

The fact that you have access to your house inspection report at hand will help you make an informed decision going forward in the process of completing your purchase.

What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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