Pre Purchase Building Inspections Waiwhetu

Waiwhetu Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report issued by the one our building inspectors is incredibly detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and will gladly contact you to discuss the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide professional building reports for Waiwhetu are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be completely certified and carry the industry standard insures indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly trained specialists. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the household will be fine we’ll let you make sure you’re making the right decision, and for the right price the help of our Waiwhetu pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth investigation of your property along with offer you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report of the construction and photos of any problem areas to assure you that the house you are purchasing can be described as being of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Waiwhetu building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours at the site. We allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Waiwhetu. In addition, we will spend additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand to inform you as best as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. It puts you in a better negotiating position in the event that you are completely in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Do not pay too much for a household that is going to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can provide professional advice on how to move forward.

Based on what an house inspection reveals the house inspector may allow you use the report to help you negotiate with the seller on price or repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

You’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it’s well-built and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s good. Do you really need to check it out?

If you are buying a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection but you could end up owning some pretty costly problems that could be identified, but you may be severely limiting the possibility of pursuing damages if the house resulted in significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report from a certified Waiwhetu building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify areas to add value. This ensures house buyers don’t face any nasty surprise and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the property is in require of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your house was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If the house was constructed in the early 80s , it might have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If you find asbestos in an address, you should seek out expert assistance on the danger it poses, how it can be removed the length of time it will take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Waiwhetu

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

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A study of solutions that the home receives (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues like door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a permission or approval.

A copy of an inspection report from your home inspection report at hand will help you make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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