Pre Purchase Building Inspections Whitby

Whitby Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Whitby home inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by an inspector of Our building inspectors is extremely thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and will be happy to contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and We inspect for hundreds the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. These professional building reports for Whitby are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully certified and carry the industry quality liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly qualified professionals. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope the new household will be okay we’ll let you determine if you’re making right choice, for the right price the help of our Whitby pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough examination of your home and provide you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written report of the construction and photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the house you are purchasing can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Whitby building inspector usually is between one half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Whitby. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as best as possible about your possible new home. You put yourself in a better negotiating position when you are fully in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for an home that’s going cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will provide professional advice on how to proceed.

Based on what a house investigation finds it’s possible make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the seller about price or repair. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent says it is well-built and your DIY specialist friend says it looks fine. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you are buying a house without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could end up with some costly issues that might have been identified, you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages in the event that the house ended up with significant problems.

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

We inspect the entire building and look for any serious flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the house has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your home was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the home was built in the early 80s , it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, the best way it could be removed, how long it will take to remove, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Whitby

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that may require urgent attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study on the solutions for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard like door and window penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have your house inspection report at hand can help you make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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