Pre Purchase Building Inspections Seatoun

Seatoun Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Seatoun house inspection report and you’ll be assured that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report issued by one of the building inspectors is very precise. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We provide a full check-up free of charge and will be happy to take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The expert building reports in Seatoun are detailed are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is fully certified and have industry quality assurance for indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly-trained experts. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new house will be fine we’ll let you ensure that you’re making best choice at the right price, with the help of our Seatoun pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth examination of your home and offer you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written report on the building, complete with photographs of any problem areas to ensure that the home you are purchasing will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Seatoun building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours at the site. We allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections in Seatoun. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed yet understandable in an effort to inform you as clearly as imaginable about the potential of your new property. You are in a better position to negotiate by being fully informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for the house that is going to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will offer specialist tips on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of an home inspection uncovers depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if the report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

You’ve found a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent reckons it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s good. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you purchase a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection but you could end up with some expensive issues that may not be discovered, but you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages if the house was to be stricken with a significant issue.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by a qualified Seatoun building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify areas to add value. This assures house buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprise and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the house is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the home was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this piping, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your household was built in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed the length of time it will take to remove, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Seatoun

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could require some attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study of solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers like door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your home inspection report in hand can help you make an informed choice going into the purchase.

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

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