Pre Purchase Building Inspections Porirua

Porirua Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Porirua house inspection report, you will be certain of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report from an inspector of our building inspectors are very thorough. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and will be happy to make calls to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide professional building reports in Porirua are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and carry industry standard insures indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are undertaken by highly qualified professionals. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact for the very best. If your next home is safe we’ll help you ensure that you’re making right choice, for the right price the help of our Porirua pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough investigation of your property in order to provide you with a fair as well as honest detailed written report on the building that includes photos of any areas that are in require of attention to ensure that the home that you purchase is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Porirua building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Porirua. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as best as possible about the potential of your new home. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Do not pay too much for the home that’s going cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can offer professional tips on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of you find in a house inspection finds, you may be able to utilise a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or repair. Even if a report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

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 solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend says it looks great. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a home without performing a pre purchase inspection and you find yourself with some expensive problems that could be discovered, but you could severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house ended up with a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by a qualified Porirua building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight the areas where you can add value. This ensures home buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprise and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues and any indications that the building is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the house was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If the home was built in the 1980s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional guidance on the risk it poses, the very best way it could be removed, how long it will take to removeit, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Porirua

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could need repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study of the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers such as window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your house inspection report in hand can help you make an informed choice going forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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