Pre Purchase Building Inspections Lochain

Lochain Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Lochain house inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from one of our building inspectors is highly complete. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a complete check-up free of charge and will call you to discuss the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. These expert building reports for Lochain are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is fully qualified and hold industrial quality assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly trained specialists. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope for the best. If your next home is safe we can assist you to make sure you’re making the right decision, and for the right price our Lochain pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Lochain

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive investigation of your property and offer you with an accurate and honest detailed written building report including photos of any troublesome areas to ensure that the home you are buying will be of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Lochain building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections in Lochain. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as imaginable about the potential of your new home. You will be in a better position to negotiate by being fully in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Do not pay too much for the household that’s going create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems arise, and we can give you specialist advice on how to proceed.

Based on what an house inspection uncovers depending on the findings, you might be able to utilise a report to help negotiate with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it’s well-built and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s fine. Should you really get it checked out?

If you are buying a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not be identified, but it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages if the home has significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by a certified Lochain building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. It will ensure that home buyers do not face unpleasant surprises and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property 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 and any indications that the property is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Expert Building Inspections Lochain

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your house was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If the house was built in the early 80s , it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it poses, how it can be removed the time it would take to remove, and the removal cost.

Buying a Home Or Commercial Building?

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Lochain

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that may need remedial attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• An assessment on the services that the home receives (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 potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring permit or consent.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your home inspection report on hand will enable you to make an informed choice going forward to complete your purchase.

Lochain Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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