Pre Purchase Building Inspections Whitby

Whitby Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Whitby home inspection report, you will be certain about the exact property you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of Our building inspectors are extremely thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We offer a complete check-up free of charge and will contact you to discuss your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These professional building reports for Whitby are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully qualified and hold an industry standard insures indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly trained specialists. We’re trained to spot out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope the new home is safe, we can help you ensure that you’re making right decision, and at the right price, with our Whitby pre purchase building inspections.

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We will conduct an extensive inspection of the property along with provide you with an accurate and honest detailed written report of the construction that includes photos of any troublesome areas to assure you that the home you purchase has the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Whitby building inspector usually lasts between one and half and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Whitby. Then, we spend a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are detailed, yet easy to understand to inform you as best as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. You will be in a better negotiating position when you are fully in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for a house that’s likely to give you headaches with future issues. We know exactly where common problems arise, and we can offer professional advice on how to proceed.

Based on what the completed jobs of a home inspection uncovers it’s possible to utilise a report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent says it’s solidly built and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s good. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you purchase a house without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could end up with some expensive problems that could have been identified, it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by a certified Whitby building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. This assures home buyers do not encounter any nasty surprises and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues, any signs 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 moisture or mould.

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Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your household was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If the home was constructed in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

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

Asbestos construction: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it poses, the best way it can be removed the length of time it will take to remove, and the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Whitby

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that might need urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment of the services that the household receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential issues such as window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires permission or approval.

The fact that you have access to your house inspection report at hand can help you make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

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

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