Pre Purchase Building Inspections Wadestown

Wadestown Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Wadestown home inspection report and you’ll be assured that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by One of our inspectors of buildings are extremely thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and will call you to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The expert building reports in Wadestown are detailed are simple to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and carry industrial standard liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope for the very best. If your next home will be fine we’ll help you ensure that you’re making right decision, and at the right price, with the help of our Wadestown pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of the property along with provide you with an accurate and sincere detailed written report including photos of any problem areas to assure you that the home you are buying will be of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Wadestown building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and 2 hours on site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Wadestown. This is followed by a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are detailed, yet easy to understand in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation by being completely well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for a household that’s going to give you headaches with future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will provide specialist advice on how you can proceed.

Based on the findings of you find in a house inspection uncovers, you may be able make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if the report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly built and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s great. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a house without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could be left with expensive problems that could have been discovered, but you may severely limit your ability to seek damages if the home was to be stricken with a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by a certified Wadestown building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify points that will add value. This assures home buyers don’t have unpleasant unexpected costs and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues or signs that the building has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

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

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it presents, how it could be removed, how long it will take to remove, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Wadestown

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that could need repair.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review for the solutions on the premises (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems such as window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires permission or approval.

Having the house inspection report available will enable you to make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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