Pre Purchase Building Inspections Waiwhetu

Waiwhetu Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Waiwhetu house inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by one of our inspectors of buildings are incredibly thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will take calls to talk through the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most frequent problems, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These professional building reports in Waiwhetu are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully certified and hold industry quality insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly qualified professionals. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be okay we can assist you to determine if you’re making best choice at the right cost, by using our Waiwhetu pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of the property and offer you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written building report, complete with photographs of any areas that are in require of attention to ensure that the house you are buying will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Waiwhetu building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours at the site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections in Waiwhetu. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise yet understandable in an effort to inform you as clearly as possible about your possible new home. You are in a better position to negotiate when you are completely in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for a household that is going to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can provide professional advice on how to move forward.

Based on what a house investigation finds, you may be able to utilise a report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

You’ve found a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly built and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s fine. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre purchase inspection it is possible to end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not be discovered, but you may severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the house resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by a qualified Waiwhetu building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. This will ensure that home buyers do not face any nasty surprises and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We search for structural issues, any signs that the building has a leaky structure or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If the home was built in the 1980s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in an address, you should seek out expert guidance on the risk it poses, how it can be removed how long it would require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Waiwhetu

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that may require some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study of solutions on the premises (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have access to your home inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

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

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