Pre Purchase Building Inspections Poukawa

Poukawa Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Poukawa home inspection report and you’ll be assured that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by one of Our building inspectors are highly complete. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and are happy to call you to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide professional building reports in Poukawa are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are completely qualified and carry industrial quality indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly-trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope the new home will be fine we’ll help you determine if you’re making best choice at the right cost, by using the help of our Poukawa pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of the property as well as provide you with a fair and sincere detailed written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any areas that are in require of attention to ensure that the home you are buying has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Poukawa building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and two hours at the site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Poukawa. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are detailed yet understandable in an effort to inform you as accurately as possible about your potential new property. It puts you in a better negotiating position in the event that you are fully in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for an household that is going be a source of headaches in the event of the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can offer professional tips on how to proceed.

According to what the completed jobs of a house investigation finds, you may be able to utilise a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

You’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is solidly constructed and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s fine. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection and you end up owning some pretty costly problems that could have been identified, you could severely limit your options for claiming damages if the house resulted in a significant issue.

A pre purchase building inspection report from an certified Poukawa building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. This ensures house buyers don’t face unpleasant surprise and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems and any indications that the building is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If the household was constructed in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fencing. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it poses, the best way it can be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Poukawa

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

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment of the services on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems such as door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your house inspection report available will help you make an informed choice going forward in the process of completing your purchase.

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

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