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 what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report issued by one of the building inspectors is extremely complete. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will take calls to talk through the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of typical issues, from the bathroom to the washing line. The specialist building reports for Whitby are detailed are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully certified and carry the industry quality assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new house will be safe we’ll let you determine if you’re making right decision for the right price the help of our Whitby pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive investigation of your property along with provide you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written report on the building that includes photos of any problem areas for you to be sure that the house you are buying is of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Whitby building inspector usually lasts between one and half and two hours on site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Whitby. Then, we spend a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as possible about the potential of your new property. You are in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for the house that is going to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and give you expert advice on how you can proceed.

According to what you find in a home inspection finds the house inspector may allow you to utilise a report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or even repairs. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

You’ve found 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 thinks it’s fine. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you purchase a house without doing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you find yourself with some costly issues that might have been discovered, but you may severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by a qualified Whitby building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify the areas where you can add value. It makes sure that house buyers do not encounter unpleasant shocks and offers you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues or signs that the house is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your household was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your home was constructed in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found placed on roofs, ceilings, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert assistance on the danger it poses, the very best way it could be removed, how long it would take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Whitby

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas which may require some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A review on the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard like door and window penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of an inspection report from your house inspection report available will allow you to make an informed choice going into the purchase.

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

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