Pre Purchase Building Inspections Thorndon

Thorndon Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Thorndon home inspection report You will be aware of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by one of Our building inspectors is incredibly precise. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and are happy to contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. The expert building reports for Thorndon are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully certified and hold industry standard assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly-trained experts. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope for the best. If your next house will be fine we’ll let you make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right price with our Thorndon pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough inspection of the property and offer you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written report on the building, complete with photographs of any problem areas for you to be sure that the home you are buying will be of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Thorndon building inspector usually will take between one and a half and two hours on the site. But, we will allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Thorndon. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as best as imaginable about the potential of your new home. You are in a better negotiating position by being fully aware of your options to make educated decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for the household which is likely cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will give you professional guidance on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of the completed jobs of a house inspection uncovers, you may be able to utilise a report to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s nice. Should you really get it checked?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could find yourself with some expensive problems that could have been identified, you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages if the house resulted in significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by an certified Thorndon building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. It ensures home buyers don’t have any nasty unexpected costs and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues or any indication that the house is in need of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your household was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the home was constructed in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It could be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, the best way it can be removed, how long it would take to removeit, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Thorndon

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

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study of the solutions that the household receives (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues such as door and window penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

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

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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