Pre Purchase Building Inspections Whitby

Whitby Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Whitby home inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from one of our inspectors of buildings is extremely detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and are happy to contact you to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and We inspect for hundreds the most frequent problems, such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide expert building reports for Whitby are detailed are simple to comprehend and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are fully certified and carry industry standard assurance for indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly-trained experts. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope that your new house will be fine we’ll let you know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right price with the help of our Whitby pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of your property along with offer you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written building report, complete with photographs of any areas that are in need of attention to ensure that the home you are buying has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Whitby building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections within Whitby. This is followed by a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate when you are fully aware of your options to make educated decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for a home which is likely to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and provide expert advice on how you can move forward.

Depending on what a home inspection uncovers, you may be able to use a report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if a report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap to plan future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it’s well-built and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s great. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you find yourself with some expensive issues that may not have been identified, you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages in the event that the home ended up with significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by a qualified Whitby building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify areas to add value. This makes sure that home buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the building is in require of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

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Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the home was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this piping, in the event that you knew they were there.

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

The Plaster monolithic style: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it presents, how it can be removed the time it would be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Whitby

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that may require urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study on the solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard like window and door access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the basic service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the initial construction requires a permission or approval.

Having access to your house inspection report at hand will help you make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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