Pre Purchase Building Inspections St Leonards

St Leonards Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a St Leonards house inspection report, you will be certain of exactly what you are buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from one of our building inspectors are very thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We offer a full check-up free of charge and are happy to contact you to discuss the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These specialist building reports in St Leonards are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully certified and carry the industry quality assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly trained experts. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new home will be fine we’ll let you determine if you’re making best choice at the right price with our St Leonards pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in St Leonards

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth investigation of your property as well as offer you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written report on the building and photos of any issues to assure you that the house you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an St Leonards building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside St Leonards. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable about the potential of your new property. You put yourself in a better negotiating position when you are completely in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Don’t pay too much for a household that’s going cause you to have a headache with future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems happen, and will give you expert advice on how to proceed.

Based on what you find in a home inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it’s well-built and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s fine. Do you really have to check it out?

If you purchase a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection it’s imaginable to end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but you may severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the home resulted in a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by an qualified St Leonards building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify points that will add value. This makes sure that home buyers do not encounter unpleasant unexpected costs and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We search for structural issues or signs that the house is not in good repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

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Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If your home was constructed in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used from the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it poses, the best way it can be removed how long it would require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections St Leonards

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might need repair.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A review on the solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues like door and window penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have the home inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision going into the purchase.

St Leonards Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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