Pre Purchase Building Inspections Totara Park

Totara Park Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Totara Park home inspection report You will be aware of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from the one Our building inspectors are very detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service 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 we look for hundreds of the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These expert building reports for Totara Park are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and have industry standard insures indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact you’ll be able to trust that the house will be fine we’ll let you know if you’re making the right decision, and for the right price our Totara Park pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive investigation of your property in order to provide you with an accurate and sincere detailed written report and photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the house that you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Totara Park building inspector usually is between one half, and two hours on the site. We allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Totara Park. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable in an effort to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your possible new property. You will be in a better position to negotiate by being fully informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for an home that is going cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common problems arise, and we can provide expert tips on how to proceed.

According to what a home investigation finds, you may be able to utilise a report to help negotiate with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

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

If you purchase a house without conducting a prior purchase inspection and you find yourself with some costly problems that could have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages if the home resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report from a qualified Totara Park building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. It ensures house buyers do not face any nasty surprise and offers you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems or any indication that the property is in require of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If the household was built in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it presents, how it can be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Totara Park

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that might need some attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• An assessment of solutions that the household receives (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems such as window and door penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your house inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision when moving forward in the process of completing your purchase.

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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