Pre Purchase Building Inspections Raupunga

Raupunga Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Raupunga home inspection report and you’ll be assured about the exact property you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A report on a building from one of Our building inspectors are incredibly detailed. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a full check-up free of charge and will gladly make calls to discuss the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These expert building reports for Raupunga are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully qualified and have industry quality indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the household will be fine we can assist you to make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right price, with the help of our Raupunga pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of the property and provide you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written building report, complete with photographs of any issues to assure you that the home you are buying has the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Raupunga building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours at the site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Raupunga. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend to inform you as best as possible regarding your prospective new property. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate by being fully well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t overpay for a house which is likely to give you headaches with future issues. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can provide specialist advice on how you can proceed.

According to what a house inspection uncovers, you may be able make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a reference for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

It’s great, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it is solidly built and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s fine. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you are buying a home without performing a pre purchase inspection and you end up with some expensive issues that may not have been identified, you could severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house has significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by a qualified Raupunga building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. This will make sure that home buyers don’t face any nasty surprise and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the property is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your household was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If the household was built in the 80s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional advice about the risks it poses, the best way it can be removed the time it would require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Raupunga

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

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• An assessment on the solutions for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues like window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring permit or consent.

Having an inspection report from your house inspection report available will enable you to make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

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

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