Pre Purchase Building Inspections Porirua

Porirua Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Porirua home inspection report You will be aware of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of our building inspectors are extremely complete. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and will call you to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide specialist building reports for Porirua are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

We are completely certified and hold industrial standard insures indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new household will be safe we’ll let you know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right price, with the help of our Porirua pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth examination of your home in order to provide you with a fair as well as honest comprehensive written report of the construction and photos of any issues to give you assurance that the house you are purchasing has the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Porirua building inspector usually is between one half, and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre purchase inspections in Porirua. Then, we spend a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough, yet easy to understand to provide you with as much information as possible about your possible new property. You are in a better position to negotiate by being fully well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t pay too much for a home which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will offer professional advice on how you can move forward.

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

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it is well-built and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s good. Do you really need to have it examined?

If you’re buying a home without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could end up owning some pretty costly issues that might be identified, but you may severely limit your ability to seek damages if the home has a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report by a certified Porirua building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify the areas where you can add value. It makes sure that house buyers do not face any nasty surprise and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues, any signs that the house is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your household was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

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

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional advice about the risks it presents, how it could be removed, how long it would take to remove, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Porirua

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that may require remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment of solutions that the house receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high-risk and potential problems like door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires permit or consent.

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

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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