Pre Purchase Building Inspections Clive

Clive Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Clive house inspection report, you will be certain about the exact property you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of our inspectors of buildings are extremely thorough. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and are happy to call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the common problems such as the toilet to your washing machine. The professional building reports in Clive are detailed are simple to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is fully certified and hold the industry quality insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly skilled specialists. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope for the very best. If your next home will be safe we can assist you to know if you’re making the right choice, for the right price the help of our Clive pre purchase building inspections.

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An Expert Building & Home Inspection in Clive

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough inspection of the property along with provide you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report on the building, complete with photographs of any issues for you to be sure that the home you are buying has the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Clive building inspector usually is between one half hours and two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Clive. In addition, we will spend additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise yet understandable to provide you with as much information as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. You will be in a better negotiating position when you are completely in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Do not pay too much for the house which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems happen, and will provide professional advice on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of you find in a home inspection uncovers depending on the findings, you might be able to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a roadmap to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it’s well-built and your DIY expert friend says it looks nice. Should you really get it checked?

If you are buying a home without conducting a prior purchase inspection but you could be left with costly issues that might be discovered, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home has a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by a certified Clive building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight areas to add value. This will make sure that house buyers do not encounter unpleasant shocks and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and determine any major 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 property is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your house was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If your home was built in the 1980s, it may have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed the time it would be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Clive

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that may require urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A study for the services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems such as window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

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

Clive Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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