Pre Purchase Building Inspections Waiwhetu

Waiwhetu Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Waiwhetu house inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by one of our building inspectors is highly thorough. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a full check-up free of charge and will gladly call you to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. The professional building reports for Waiwhetu are detailed are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is completely qualified and hold industrial standard assurance for indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly trained experts. We’re trained to pick out any defects in the building that an typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the home will be okay, we can help you ensure that you’re making right decision, and at the right price, with our Waiwhetu pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of your property along with offer you with a fair as well as sincere comprehensive written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas to assure you that the home you purchase is of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Waiwhetu building inspector usually is between one half and two hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre purchase inspections in Waiwhetu. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend to inform you as accurately as possible about the potential of your new property. You are in a better negotiating position in the event that you are completely well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for a house that is going create headaches due to future issues. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will offer specialist guidance on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of an house inspection uncovers the house inspector may allow you to use a report to help negotiate with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it is well-built and your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s good. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a prior purchase inspection and you be left with costly problems that could have been identified, it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages if the house resulted in significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report from a certified Waiwhetu building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight areas to add value. It ensures home buyers do not face unpleasant surprises and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and identify any significant defects and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues, any signs that the house is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your house was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If your house was constructed in the 80s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It may be on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert assistance on the danger it poses, the best way it can be removed the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Waiwhetu

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that may require repair.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review for the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

Having your home inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed choice going forward in the process of completing your purchase.

What Is Covered in 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
• Hot Water Heater
• Paths & Driveway
• Insulation
• Flooring
• Detection of Moisture