Pre Purchase Building Inspections Waterloo

Waterloo Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Waterloo home inspection report You will be aware about the exact property you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of the building inspectors are incredibly precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. The expert building reports for Waterloo are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is fully certified and hold an industry standard assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly-trained professionals. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just rely on the fact the new home will be fine we can assist you to know if you’re making the right decision at the right cost, by using our Waterloo pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of your property as well as offer you with a fair and sincere detailed written report on the building and photos of any issues to give you assurance that the house that you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Waterloo building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours at the site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Waterloo. Then, we spend a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your possible new home. You are in a better position to negotiate when you are completely aware of your options to make educated decision-making about your property.

Don’t overpay for an house that’s likely be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We know exactly where common issues occur and provide specialist guidance on how to proceed.

According to what the completed jobs of a house inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if the report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it is solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s nice. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re purchasing a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up with some expensive problems that could have been identified, you could severely limit your options for claiming damages if the house was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre-purchase inspection report from an certified Waterloo building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. This ensures home buyers do not face unpleasant unexpected costs and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the property is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard can leak. If the house was built in the early 80s , it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth surface.

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

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Waterloo

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

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment of the solutions to the property (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 and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

A copy of access to your home inspection report available can help you make an informed decision going forward in the project process of completing your purchase.

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

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