Pre Purchase Building Inspections Frimley

Frimley Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Frimley house inspection report You will be aware of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

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

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and will be happy to contact you to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and We inspect for hundreds the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The specialist building reports for Frimley are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and have the industry quality liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to spot out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope that your new household will be okay we’ll help you make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right price, with our Frimley pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of your property in order to offer you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any areas that are in need of attention to give you assurance that the house you are buying can be described as being of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Frimley building inspector usually lasts between one and half, and two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Frimley. This is followed by a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend to inform you as best as possible about your possible new home. You are in a better negotiating position when you are completely aware of your options to make educated decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for a house that’s likely be a source of headaches in the event of the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can give you expert tips on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of the results of a home inspection uncovers, you may be able to use a report to help negotiate with the seller about price or repair. Even if a report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s good. Do you really have to check it out?

If you are buying a home without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up owning some pretty costly problems that could have been identified, you could severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the home ended up with a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by an certified Frimley building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. It will make sure that home buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues or signs that the house is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If your household was constructed in the early 80s , it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert guidance on the risk it poses, the best way it can be removed the time it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Frimley

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas which may require urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment for the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues such as window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of an inspection report from your home inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

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

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