Pre Purchase Building Inspections Whitby

Whitby Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Whitby house inspection report You will be aware about the exact property you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from One of Our building inspectors is highly complete. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and are happy to contact you to discuss the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of typical issues, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide professional building reports for Whitby are detailed are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is fully certified and have the industry quality indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly-trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope for the best. If your next house will be safe we’ll help you make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right price, with the help of our Whitby pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth examination of your home along with offer you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any areas that are in require of attention to assure you that the house you are buying will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Whitby building inspector usually will take between one and a half, and two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Whitby. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as clearly as imaginable about the potential of your new home. It puts you in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for a house that’s likely to give you headaches with future issues. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and give you professional advice on how you can proceed.

Depending on what you find in a home investigation finds the home inspector may allow you to utilise a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it’s well-built and your DIY expert friend believes it’s great. Should you really have it examined?

If you are buying a house without performing a pre purchase inspection it’s imaginable to be left with expensive problems that could be discovered, but you may severely limit your options for claiming damages if the house was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by an certified Whitby building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. This makes sure that home buyers don’t have any nasty unexpected costs and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems or signs that the building is not in good repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

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

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed, how long it will be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Whitby

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could require repair.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review for the solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers like window and door access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your house inspection report at hand will help you make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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