Pre Purchase Building Inspections Pukahu

Pukahu Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Pukahu house inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from one of our building inspectors is incredibly thorough. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will gladly make calls to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide specialist building reports in Pukahu are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully qualified and have the industry standard assurance for indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just rely on the fact for the very best. If your next house will be safe we’ll help you determine if you’re making best choice at the right price with our Pukahu pre purchase building inspections.

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A Thorough Building & Home Inspection in Pukahu

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough investigation of your property in order to offer you with a fair and honest detailed written building report, complete with photographs of any issues for you to be sure that the house you are buying will be of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Pukahu building inspector usually lasts between one and half and two hours at the site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Pukahu. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible about the potential of your new property. You are in a better position to negotiate by being fully well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for a house that’s likely create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will offer professional advice on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of an house investigation finds it’s possible to utilise a report to help negotiate with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent reckons it is well-built and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s great. Should you really get it checked?

If you purchase a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up owning some pretty costly issues that might have been discovered, but it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home resulted in significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report by an certified Pukahu building inspector will show up any defects the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. This assures home buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the property is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Pukahu

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your home was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies will not cover any damage that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard can leak. If your home was built in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it poses, how it can be removed how long it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Pukahu

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that could require repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of the services that the house receives (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers such as window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have the house inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed decision when moving forward in the project process of completing your purchase.

Pukahu Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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