Pre Purchase Building Inspections Plimmerton

Plimmerton Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Plimmerton house inspection report and you’ll be assured that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by an inspector of Our building inspectors are very thorough. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and will gladly make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These specialist building reports in Plimmerton are detailed are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is completely certified and hold an industry standard assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly qualified experts. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope the new house is safe we’ll let you ensure that you’re making best choice at the right price, with the help of our Plimmerton pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive examination of your home in order to offer you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report on the building that includes photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the home you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Plimmerton building inspector usually takes between one and a half, and 2 hours on site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Plimmerton. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as accurately as possible about the potential of your new property. You put yourself in a better negotiating position when you are completely informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for an home that is going cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems arise, and we can give you professional advice on how you can proceed.

Based on what you find in a home inspection finds, you may be able use the report to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly built and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s good. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you purchase a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection and you end up owning some pretty costly issues that might be identified, but you may severely limit the ability to claim damages if the house has a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report by a certified Plimmerton building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. This assures house buyers don’t face any nasty shocks and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues, any signs that the house is in need of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the household was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If the home was constructed in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert advice on what risk it presents, how it could be removed, the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Plimmerton

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that may require some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of services on the premises (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard like door and window penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your home inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed decision when moving ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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