Pre Purchase Building Inspections Upper Hutt

Upper Hutt Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Upper Hutt house inspection report You will be aware of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from One of Our building inspectors is highly thorough. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and are happy to contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of 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 Upper Hutt are comprehensive are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is completely qualified and hold industrial standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly skilled specialists. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just rely on the fact that your new house is safe, we can help you determine if you’re making right choice, at the right cost, by using our Upper Hutt pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive examination of your home as well as provide you with a fair and honest detailed written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any areas that are in need of attention to ensure that the home you are purchasing is of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Upper Hutt building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Upper Hutt. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed yet understandable to inform you as best as possible about your possible new property. You will be in a better position to negotiate when you are completely well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for a house that is going to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can give you professional tips on how to move forward.

According to what an home investigation finds the house inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if the report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s nice. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you’re buying a house without performing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up with some costly issues that might be discovered, but you may severely limit your ability to seek damages if the home ended up with a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by a qualified Upper Hutt building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate areas that can be improved. It will ensure that house buyers do not face any nasty shocks and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues and any indications that the house has a leaky structure and issues caused by delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

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Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your household was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and 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 has been known to leak. If the home was built in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert advice about the risks it poses, the very best way it can be removed, how long it will require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Upper Hutt

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that may need urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of the solutions that the household receives (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues like door and window penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

Having your house inspection report on hand will help you make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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