Pre Purchase Building Inspections Waiwhetu

Waiwhetu Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Waiwhetu home inspection report and you’ll be assured that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from One of our building inspectors are incredibly complete. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and will gladly make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and We inspect for hundreds the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our specialist building reports in Waiwhetu are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are completely certified and hold an industry standard indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are undertaken by highly skilled experts. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact you’ll be able to trust that the home will be okay we can assist you to ensure that you’re making right decision at the right cost, by using our Waiwhetu pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of the property as well as provide you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written report including photos of any troublesome areas to ensure that the house you are purchasing is of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Waiwhetu building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours at the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Waiwhetu. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your potential new home. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate by being completely in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for the house that is going to give you headaches with future issues. We know exactly where common issues occur and give you expert guidance on how to proceed.

Based on what the results of a house investigation finds, you may be able to utilise a report to help negotiate with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s good. Are you required to have it examined?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could find yourself with some costly issues that might be identified, but it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages if the home resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by an certified Waiwhetu building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight the areas where you can add value. This ensures house buyers don’t face any nasty shocks and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the house has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the house was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this piping, even if you were aware that they were there.

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

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, how it might be removed, the time it would be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Waiwhetu

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that could need repair.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of the services on the premises (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers such as window and door penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring permit or consent.

A copy of an inspection report from your house inspection report on hand will help you make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

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

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