Pre Purchase Building Inspections Awatoto

Awatoto Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Awatoto home inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by the one the building inspectors are very detailed. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will make calls to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, such as the toilet to your washing machine. These professional building reports for Awatoto are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

We are fully certified and hold industrial quality assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly qualified professionals. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just depend on the fact for the very best. If your next household will be okay we can assist you to determine if you’re making best choice at the right price with our Awatoto pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough examination of your home in order to provide you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written report of the construction that includes photos of any issues to assure you that the house you are buying has the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Awatoto building inspector usually is between one half hours, and up to two hours on the site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Awatoto. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise yet understandable to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your potential new property. You are in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are completely in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for the house that’s likely to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and provide specialist advice on how you can move forward.

According to what a house inspection uncovers the home inspector may allow you to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or repair. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent says it’s solidly built and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s nice. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you are buying a home without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase but you could end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not be identified, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages if the house was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by a certified Awatoto building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight points that will add value. It will ensure that house buyers don’t face any nasty shocks and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues or any indication that the building has a leaky structure or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your house was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If your household was built in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional assistance on the danger it presents, how it can be removed, the length of time it will take to remove, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Awatoto

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may need repair.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review on the services for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues like door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of an inspection report from your home inspection report on hand will help you make an informed choice going forward to complete your purchase.

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

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