Pre Purchase Building Inspections Waiwhetu

Waiwhetu Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Waiwhetu home inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by an inspector of our inspectors of buildings are highly precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and will gladly make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide expert building reports for Waiwhetu are detailed are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and carry industry quality indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly-trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the household will be okay we’ll let you know if 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 carry out an exhaustive inspection of your property in order to provide you with a fair as well as honest detailed written report including photos of any issues to assure you that the home you are purchasing is of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Waiwhetu building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Waiwhetu. Then, we spend a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible regarding your prospective new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully aware of your options to make educated decision-making about your property.

Don’t overpay for a house that is going create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can provide specialist advice on how to move forward.

Based on what an house inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able to utilise a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it’s well-built and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s nice. Should you really get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase but you could end up with some costly problems that could have been discovered, but you could severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the home has significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by a qualified Waiwhetu building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. It will make sure that house buyers do not face unpleasant unexpected costs and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems and any indications that the house is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Each of these could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your home was built 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, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If the household was constructed in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos products: Used widely from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed how long it would be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Waiwhetu

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might require remedial attention.

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

A copy of an inspection report from your house inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed choice going forward to complete your purchase.

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

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