Pre Purchase Building Inspections Plimmerton

Plimmerton Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report from the one our inspectors of buildings are incredibly detailed. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a full check-up free of charge and are happy to call you to discuss the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide specialist building reports for Plimmerton are comprehensive are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and have industrial standard indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly skilled professionals. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope for the best. If your next home will be fine we’ll let you determine if you’re making right decision at the right price, with the help of our Plimmerton pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of your property along with provide you with a fair and honest detailed written report on the building that includes photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the home that you purchase is of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Plimmerton building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours at the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Plimmerton. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible about the potential of your new property. You will be in a better negotiating position in the event that you are completely informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t pay too much for the household that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will offer specialist advice on how to proceed.

Depending on what the results of a house inspection uncovers it’s possible to use a report to help you negotiate with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if a report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend says it looks great. Should you really get it checked?

If you are buying a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection it’s imaginable to end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could be discovered, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages if the home ended up with a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by an certified Plimmerton building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. This makes sure that home buyers don’t face unpleasant surprise and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems or signs that the property has a leaky structure and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard can leak. If your household was built in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

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

Asbestos products: Widely used since the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it poses, the very best way it could be removed, the time it would take to removeit, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Plimmerton

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas which may need some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review of services that the household receives (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems such as door and window penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have the house inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

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

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