Pre Purchase Building Inspections Porirua

Porirua Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Porirua home inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of Our building inspectors is incredibly complete. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and will be happy to make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The professional building reports for Porirua are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is completely certified and hold the industry standard liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly skilled specialists. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new house will be fine we can assist you to determine if you’re making right decision, and at the right cost, by using our Porirua pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive investigation of your property in order to offer you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written report of the construction that includes photos of any troublesome areas to assure you that the house you are buying is of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Porirua building inspector usually is between one half and two hours on the site. We allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Porirua. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as accurately as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. You are in a better position to negotiate by being completely well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Do not pay too much for an household that’s likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common issues occur and give you expert guidance on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of an home inspection uncovers the house inspector may allow you to use a report to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or repair. Even if a report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend says it looks fine. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you purchase a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection it is imaginable to find yourself with some expensive problems that could have been identified, you could severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the home ended up with a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report from an certified Porirua building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, as well as any future problems , and indicate areas that can be improved. It assures house buyers do not face unpleasant surprise and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We search for structural issues or any indication that the house is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the home was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this piping, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If the house was built 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. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert advice about the risks it poses, how it can be removed, how long it will take to removeit, and the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Porirua

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas which may require urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment on the services for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues like window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have access to your home inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed choice going forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

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What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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