Pre Purchase Building Inspections Hospital Hill

Hospital Hill Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Hospital Hill house inspection report You will be aware about the exact property you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report issued by the one our inspectors of buildings is very complete. No stone is left unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a full check-up free of charge and will be happy to contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These specialist building reports for Hospital Hill are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

We are completely qualified and carry industry standard insures indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly qualified specialists. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope that your new household will be fine we can assist you to know if you’re making the right decision, and for the right price our Hospital Hill pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive investigation of your property and provide you with a fair and honest detailed written report on the building that includes photos of any problem areas for you to be sure that the house that you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Hospital Hill building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Hospital Hill. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable about the potential of your new property. You will be in a better position to negotiate when you are completely well-informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for the home that is going create headaches due to future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems happen, and will give you specialist guidance on how to proceed.

Depending on what you find in a home investigation finds, you may be able to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or repair. Even if a report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist friend believes it’s good. Are you required to have it examined?

If you’re buying a home without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could be left with costly issues that might have been discovered, but it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the home resulted in a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by an qualified Hospital Hill building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify areas to add value. It will ensure that house buyers do not encounter unpleasant shocks and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems and any indications that the property is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If the household was constructed in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is discovered in the location, seek professional assistance on the danger it poses, how it can be removed the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Hospital Hill

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

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment of solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues such as door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

Having your home inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Included 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
• Hot Water System
• Paths & Driveway
• Insulation
• Flooring
• Moisture Detection