Pre Purchase Building Inspections Waiwhetu

Waiwhetu Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Waiwhetu home inspection report You will be aware about the exact property you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of Our building inspectors are extremely thorough. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and are happy to call you to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. Our professional building reports for Waiwhetu are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is completely qualified and hold the industry standard insures indemnity. 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 could miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact the new house will be fine we’ll let you ensure that you’re making right decision at the right cost, by using the help of our Waiwhetu pre purchase building inspections.

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An Expert Building & Home Inspection in Waiwhetu

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth investigation of your property as well as provide you with a fair as well as honest detailed written report that includes photos of any troublesome areas to assure you that the house you are buying has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Waiwhetu building inspector usually will take between one and a half, and two hours on the site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre purchase inspections in Waiwhetu. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are detailed, yet easy to understand in an effort to inform you as best as possible about the potential of your new property. You are in a better position to negotiate when you are fully informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for an household which is likely cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can provide professional guidance on how to proceed.

According to what you find in a home investigation finds, you may be able use the report to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or repair. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it meets all the criteria. A real estate agent believes it is solidly built and your DIY professional friend believes it’s fine. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you purchase a home without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you find yourself with some expensive problems that could be identified, but you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages in the event that the house ended up with significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report by an certified Waiwhetu building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any future problems and highlight areas to add value. It will make sure that house buyers do not face any nasty unexpected costs and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the house has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Expert Building Inspections Waiwhetu

Red Flags & Warning Signs

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your 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, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard can leak. If the house was built in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

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

Asbestos products: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert advice on what risk it presents, how it might be removed, the time it would be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Waiwhetu

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

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of the solutions for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high-risk and potential problems such as window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

The fact that you have access to your house inspection report in hand will help you make an informed choice going forward to complete your purchase.

Waiwhetu Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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