Pre Purchase Building Inspections Whitby

Whitby Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Whitby home inspection report, you will be certain of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of the building inspectors are highly complete. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and are happy to make calls to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. These expert building reports for Whitby are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is fully certified and have an industry quality liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope for the best. If your next house will be safe, we can help you make sure you’re making the best choice at the right cost, by using our Whitby pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive investigation of your property in order to provide you with a fair and sincere detailed written report and photos of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the house you are buying has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Whitby building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours on site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections within Whitby. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand in an effort to inform you as clearly as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. You are in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for the household that’s going cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems happen, and will give you expert advice on how to proceed.

According to what you find in a house inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able to utilise a report to help you negotiate with the seller about price or repair. Even if the report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent says it’s well-built and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s good. Should you really get it checked?

If you’re buying a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could find yourself with some costly problems that could have been discovered, but it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home ended up with significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by a certified Whitby building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, as well as any future problems and highlight the areas where you can add value. It will make sure that house buyers do not encounter any nasty surprises and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the house has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your home was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are 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.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If your home was constructed in the early 80s , it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it presents, how it could be removed, the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Whitby

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that might need some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study for the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a authorisation or consent.

Having an inspection report from your home inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed choice going into the purchase.

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

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