Pre Purchase Building Inspections Waitangirua

Waitangirua Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Waitangirua home inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of our building inspectors are highly precise. No stone is left unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a complete check-up free of charge and will contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most frequent problems, such as the toilet to your washing machine. The professional building reports for Waitangirua are detailed are easy to comprehend and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is completely qualified and carry industrial standard insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new house is safe, we can help you make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right cost, by using the help of our Waitangirua pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of the property and offer you with a fair as well as honest comprehensive written report including photos of any troublesome areas to assure you that the house you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Waitangirua building inspector usually is between one half, and two hours on site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Waitangirua. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand in an effort to inform you as clearly as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for an household which is likely create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can provide expert advice on how to move forward.

Based on what a home investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it’s well-built and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s fine. Are you required to have it examined?

If you purchase a house without performing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could have been identified, you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages if the home resulted in a significant issue.

A pre-purchase inspection report from an qualified Waitangirua building inspector will highlight any flaws the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. It makes sure that home buyers don’t face any nasty shocks and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the property is not in good repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the home was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If your home was constructed in the early 80s , it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it presents, how it can be removed how long it would take to removeit, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Waitangirua

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas which may need urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment of services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues like window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have the home inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

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

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