Pre Purchase Building Inspections Upper Hutt

Upper Hutt Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Upper Hutt home inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from the one Our building inspectors are extremely thorough. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and will contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. The expert building reports for Upper Hutt are detailed are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully qualified and hold industrial standard liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly-trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope the new home will be safe we’ll let you know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right price, with our Upper Hutt pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive investigation of your property in order to offer you with an accurate and honest detailed written report of the construction and photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the house you are buying is of the standard you expect.

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

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your possible new home. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t overpay for the household that’s likely create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can offer professional guidance on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of you find in a home investigation finds, you may be able to use a report to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist friend believes it’s good. Do you really need to get it checked?

If you’re buying a home without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could find yourself with some costly issues that might have been identified, you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages if the house ended up with significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by a certified Upper Hutt building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight areas to add value. This will make sure that house buyers do not encounter unpleasant shocks and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems and any indications that the house is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the house was constructed in the early 80s , it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, the very best way it can be removed the time it would require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Upper Hutt

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

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment on the services to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers like window and door access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

Having your house inspection report available will help you make an informed decision when moving forward in the process of completing your purchase.

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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