Pre Purchase Building Inspections Porirua

Porirua Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Porirua home inspection report You will be aware about the exact property you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by the one our inspectors of buildings is highly complete. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will gladly make calls to discuss your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These expert building reports in Porirua are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is completely qualified and carry industry standard insures indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly-trained specialists. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope for the best. If your next home is safe we can assist you to make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right price with our Porirua pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive investigation of your property and provide you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written report on the building, complete with photographs of any issues to assure you that the home you are buying can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Porirua building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections in Porirua. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate by being fully in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t overpay for the household that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will give you expert advice on how you can proceed.

Depending on what a home investigation finds the house inspector may allow you to utilise a report to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if a report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it is well-built and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s fine. Do you really have to check it out?

If you are buying a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection it’s possible to find yourself with some expensive issues that may not have been identified, you could severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by a qualified Porirua building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. It will ensure that house buyers do not face unpleasant shocks and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and look for any serious flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems, any signs that the house is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

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

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If your household was constructed in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional assistance on the danger it poses, how it could be removed, how long it will be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Porirua

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues which may require repair.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study on the services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high-risk and potential problems like window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have your home inspection report available can help you make an informed choice going forward in the process of completing your purchase.

What's Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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