Pre Purchase Building Inspections Porirua

Porirua Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Porirua home inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of Our building inspectors is incredibly precise. There is no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete check-up free of charge and will gladly make calls to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our expert building reports in Porirua are detailed are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are fully certified and carry an industry quality assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are undertaken by highly skilled specialists. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope that your new home is safe we can assist you to ensure that you’re making right decision, and for the right price our Porirua pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Porirua

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive examination of your home along with provide you with a fair and sincere detailed written building report, complete with photographs of any issues to assure you that the house you purchase has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Porirua building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Porirua. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable to provide you with as much information as possible about the potential of your new property. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Don’t overpay for a house that is going cause you to have a headache with future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can give you expert advice on how you can proceed.

Based on what the completed jobs of a home inspection finds the house inspector may allow you to utilise a report to help you negotiate with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if a report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it’s got everything you want. The agent who is selling it says it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional friend thinks it’s fine. Should you really check it out?

If you purchase a home without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up with some costly problems that could be discovered, but you may severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home has significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by a certified Porirua building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify the areas where you are able to add value. This will make sure that house buyers do not face any nasty surprises and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues, any signs that the property is in need of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following 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 are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this piping, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If the home was built in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it poses, how it can be removed, how long it will take to remove, and the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Porirua

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that might require urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study on the services that the home receives (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have your home inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

Porirua Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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