Pre Purchase Building Inspections Waterloo

Waterloo Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Waterloo home inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of our inspectors of buildings are extremely complete. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and will make calls to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These expert building reports in Waterloo are detailed are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and hold the industry standard liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly trained experts. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact the new home will be fine we’ll let you ensure that you’re making best choice at the right cost, by using our Waterloo pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of the property and offer you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report of the construction that includes photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the home you are buying is of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Waterloo building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Waterloo. This is followed by a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as imaginable about your possible new property. You are in a better position to negotiate by being fully informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for the household that’s likely be a source of headaches in the event of the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can give you professional tips on how to proceed.

Depending on what a home inspection uncovers depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s nice. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you’re buying a house without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase it’s possible to end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not have been identified, you may severely limit your ability to seek damages if the home resulted in a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report by an certified Waterloo building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. It assures house buyers don’t have unpleasant surprises and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the property is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your household was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

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

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be placed on roofs, ceilings, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it poses, how it could be removed, how long it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Waterloo

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that could require repair.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• An assessment on the services on the premises (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring permit or consent.

The fact that you have the home inspection report at hand will allow you to make an informed choice going forward in the project process of completing your purchase.

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

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