Pre Purchase Building Inspections Seatoun

Seatoun Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Seatoun home inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from One of the building inspectors are incredibly detailed. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and will gladly call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. Our expert building reports in Seatoun are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and hold industry standard assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly-trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just depend on the fact for the best. If your next house will be okay, we can help you ensure that you’re making right decision at the right price with the help of our Seatoun pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive investigation of your property as well as offer you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written report, complete with photographs of any issues to give you assurance that the home you are buying will be of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Seatoun building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours on site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Seatoun. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as best as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. You will be in a better negotiating position by being fully well-informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

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

Based on the findings of the results of a house inspection uncovers it is possible use the report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or even repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend says it looks good. Are you required to get it checked?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up with some expensive issues that may not be identified, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages if the home ended up with significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by a qualified Seatoun building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. This assures house buyers don’t face unpleasant unexpected costs and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues or signs that the property is in require of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Each of these could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If the house was constructed in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert advice about the risks it poses, the best way it might be removed, the length of time it will take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Seatoun

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that might require some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A review of the solutions that the household receives (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard like door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

The fact that you have the house inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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