Pre Purchase Building Inspections Iona

Iona Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Iona house inspection report and you’ll be assured that you know exactly what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of Our building inspectors is incredibly detailed. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a full check-up free of charge and will take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide expert building reports in Iona are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is completely certified and carry industrial quality assurance for indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly qualified professionals. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the home will be fine we can assist you to know if you’re making the best choice at the right price with the help of our Iona pre purchase building inspections.

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An Expert Building & Home Inspection in Iona

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive examination of your home as well as offer you with a fair as well as honest detailed written building report including photos of any troublesome areas to ensure that the home you are buying is of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Iona building inspector usually will take between one and a half and two hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre purchase inspections in Iona. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as accurately as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully informed to make informed choices about property.

Do not pay too much for a household that is going cause you to have a headache with future issues. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and provide expert advice on how to proceed.

Based on what you find in a house inspection uncovers it is possible to utilise a report to help you negotiate with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s nice. Should you really get it checked out?

If you are buying a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up with some costly problems that could be identified, but you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages in the event that the home has significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report from an certified Iona building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. It makes sure that home buyers don’t have any nasty surprises and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We search for structural issues and any indications that the building is not in good repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Iona

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your household was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, in the event that you knew they were there.

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

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, how it might be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Iona

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might need urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• An assessment on the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high-risk and potential problems like door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires permit or consent.

A copy of an inspection report from your home inspection report at hand will help you make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

Iona Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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