Pre Purchase Building Inspections Mayfair

Mayfair Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Mayfair house inspection report You will be aware of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by One of the building inspectors are extremely precise. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and will gladly call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. The professional building reports for Mayfair are comprehensive are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully qualified and hold industry standard indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly skilled professionals. We’re trained to pick out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact the new home will be fine we’ll help you make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right price, with the help of our Mayfair pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of your property as well as offer you with an accurate and sincere detailed written report, complete with photographs of any problem areas to give you assurance that the house you are buying will be of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Mayfair building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours on site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections in Mayfair. 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 accurately as imaginable about the potential of your new home. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely informed to make informed property decisions.

Do not pay too much for a home that’s going create headaches due to future issues. We know exactly where common problems arise, and we can offer expert advice on how you can proceed.

Based on what an home inspection finds the house inspector may allow you use the report to help you negotiate 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 for any 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 says it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional friend believes it’s good. Are you required to get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a home without performing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up with some expensive problems that could have been identified, it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by an qualified Mayfair building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify the areas where you can add value. It makes sure that home buyers don’t face any nasty surprises and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the property is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your household was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If the home was constructed in the 80s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed, how long it would take to removeit, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Mayfair

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may require urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A study of solutions on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for 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 core service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

Having access to your home inspection report on hand can help you make an informed decision going into the purchase.

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

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