Pre Purchase Building Inspections Stokes Valley

Stokes Valley Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Stokes Valley house inspection report and you’ll be assured that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report from One of our inspectors of buildings is extremely complete. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete check-up free of charge and will make calls to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide professional building reports for Stokes Valley are detailed are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is completely certified and carry industry quality assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly trained experts. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the very best. If your next house will be fine we’ll help you ensure that you’re making right choice, at the right price with our Stokes Valley pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of the property in order to offer you with an accurate and sincere detailed written building report that includes photos of any troublesome areas to ensure that the house you are buying can be described as being of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Stokes Valley building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours on the site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections in Stokes Valley. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed, yet easy to understand to inform you as clearly as possible about your possible new property. You will be in a better position to negotiate by being fully in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for the household that is going be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will offer specialist tips on how to move forward.

Based on what a home inspection finds it is possible use the report to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

You’ve found a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly constructed and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s great. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you are buying a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages in the event that the house ended up with significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report from a certified Stokes Valley building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate the areas where you can add value. This makes sure that house buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprise and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the property has a leaky structure and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the home was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe if you knew they were there.

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

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found placed on roofs, ceilings, in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed, how long it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Stokes Valley

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that may need remedial attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of the solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a permission or approval.

In the event that you do not have access to your home inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed choice going forward in the project process of completing your purchase.

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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