Pre Purchase Building Inspections Waiwhetu

Waiwhetu Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Waiwhetu house inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by an inspector of the building inspectors is extremely thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and will be happy to take calls to talk through your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, from the bathroom to the washing line. These expert building reports in Waiwhetu are detailed are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is fully certified and hold industry quality liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly-trained experts. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new home is safe we’ll let you know if you’re making the right decision at the right cost, by using our Waiwhetu pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Waiwhetu

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of the property along with provide you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written report of the construction including photos of any areas that are in need of attention to ensure that the home that you purchase has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Waiwhetu building inspector usually is between one half hours and two hours at the site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections within Waiwhetu. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend to inform you as accurately as possible about your potential new property. You will be in a better position to negotiate by being completely in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for an household that is going create headaches due to future issues. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will provide expert guidance on how to proceed.

Depending on what the results of a home investigation finds, you may be able make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the seller on price or even repairs. 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 Crucial

You’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it is well-built and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s fine. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you are buying a home without doing a pre purchase inspection and you end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could have been discovered, but you may severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the house resulted in significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by a certified Waiwhetu building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight the areas where you can add value. This ensures house buyers don’t face unpleasant surprise and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues or signs that the property has a leaky structure and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

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Red Flags & Warning Signs

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the household was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If the household was constructed in the 1980s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it presents, how it might be removed, the time it would take to remove, and the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Waiwhetu

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that may require urgent attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• An assessment of services on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the initial construction requires a authorisation or consent.

A copy of access to your home inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

Waiwhetu Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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